Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The few dollars spent by a backpacker on a night in a youth hostel have traditionally been considered ...

Running a youth hostel changes your lifestyle. It allows you to meet people from all walks of life and learn about other cultures without leaving your own town or city. You may choose to set up your ...

Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form of alternative lodging. No longer just rows of bunk beds, some hostels now offer private rooms and ...

Site of the first youth hostel in Germany in Altena, which now hosts a museum devoted to the youth hostel movement. Photo: DPA Known for friendly and cheap hospitality, youth hostels are now popular ...

Hostel-goers share the biggest perks that come with staying in a hostel—and they have nothing to do with saving money on your accommodations. Hostels have a reputation for being a budget-friendly ...

Hostels and hybrid hotels that offer hostel-like rooms are expanding in the U.S. Expect family-size rooms, private baths and affordable rates. By Elaine Glusac Checking into the Abraham Hostel Tel ...