City Hostels: St Pancras YHA, London, U.K.
Servicing London's busy Euston Station transportation hub, the newly refurbished YHA London St. Pancras offers more rooms than ever, as well as a brand-new bar and cafe in which to meet and socialize with fellow travelers. Afterward, catch a train to the most scenic and remote regions of Britain, such as the Lake District to the northwest. Rooms range from 19.95 GBP per person/night for HI member travelers.
London - St Pancras YHA
79/81 Euston Road
London
NW1 2QS
England & Wales
+44-207-388-9998
stpancras@yha.org.uk
City Hostels: Långholmen Hostel, Stockholm, Sweden
This newly-renovated hostel in the center of Stockholm, Sweden is located in a converted 250-year-old jail, and even includes its own history museum. While there, be sure to walk, run or bicycle along Långholmen, the island in the center of Stockholm. For HI members, this 272-bed hostel ranges from 230 SEK per person/night for a single bed to 570 SEK per person/night for a double-occupancy room.
Kronohäktet
Långholmsmuren 20
11733 Stockholm
Sweden
46-8-7208500
vandrarhem@langholmen.com
Mountain Hostels: Hostel Grindelwald, Switzerland
Hostel Grindelwald, voted HI's Cleanest Hostel for 2009, puts travelers in the most breathtaking and dramatic parts of the Swiss alps. From the edge of the picturesque village of Grindelwald, skiing, hiking paragliding and more are just moments away. Dormitory beds start at 32.00 CHF per person/per night for HI members.
Grindelwald
Weid 12
Terrassenweg
3818 Grindelwald (Bern)
Switzerland
+41-33-8531009
grindelwald@youthhostel.ch
Mountain Hostels: Grenoble - Echirolles, France
For those who can't choose between the mountains and the nightlife of the city, this hostel in the heart of Grenoble boast the best of both worlds -- it's contained within a 5,000-mile park in the center of town, so you can come down from a day of skiing and head straight for the Olympic-sized swimming pool and bowling alley. 19 EUR per person/night.
Grenoble - Echirolles
10 Avenue du Grésivaudan
38130 Echirolles (Isère)
Grenoble Agglomération
France
+33-4-76093352
grenoble@fuaj.org
Beach Hostels: Areia Branca, Portugal
The name of this hostel means "White Sand" in Portuguese, and you'll find plenty when you're relaxing in this ocean resort town. Book a private room for a romantic getaway full of tanning and swimming at this small, cozy hostel, or even take surfing lessons from the hostel's own staff instructors. Dormitory rooms start at 11 EUR per person/night, with private double-occupancy rooms going for 26 EUR per person/night.
Areia Branca
Praia da Areia Branca
- Largo João Soldado
2530-217 Lourinhã
Portugal
+351 261422127
areiabranca@movijovem.pt
Beach Hostels: Pula, Croatia
For an off-the-beaten-path Eastern European getaway, try this beachfront hostel near scenic Brijuni Island National Park. It's only 15 km away from the city center, so it's a perfect homebase to explore the area on foot, including an ancient Roman ampitheatre. Or head to the beach to waterski, swim, or a rent pedaline boats. Camping is available, as well as 210 dormitory beds starting at 12.10 EUR per person/night.
Pula
Zaljev Valsaline 4
Pula
52100
Croatia
+385-52-391133
pula@hfhs.hr
Tip
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