Benjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. We’re strong believers in this ethos and understand that preparation is key to successful travelling – especially if you want to get the most out of your hostel stay. So, to ensure that you’re a happy hosteller and well equipped for your next trip, we’ve decided to garner insight from some of the world’s most knowledgeable travellers and curate a list of travel hacks which we feel are essential for hassle-free hostelling.
Check out the video below for a host of innovative tips and tricks which are designed specifically for those who are travelling light and on a budget. So whether you’re looking to save space in your luggage, protect valuables from the elements or cut back on catering costs, we’ve got it covered in our essential list of hostelling hacks.
Thank you to the bloggers and YHA team members who submitted their own tried and tested hacks for the piece.
- Lauren from Never Ending Footsteps
- Arianwen from Beyond Blighty
- Linda from Indie Travel Podcast
- Elaine from Carpe Travel
- Cailin from Travel Yourself
- Macca from An Adventurous World
- Gretta from Mums Do Travel
- Brooke from Her Packing List
- Jen from She Gets Around
- Daniel at YHA Brighton
- Lucy at YHA London Central
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