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YHA Ilam Hall exterior in summer

Why YHA hostelling is great for your inner peace

Every September, Hostelling International (HI) celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace with their inspiring ‘Say HI! For Peace’ campaign, which highlights how peace blossoms from...

Large bedroom with bunk beds and a mirror over a washbasin

Top tips for sharing a dorm room

Check out our guide to dorm room etiquette to make sure you and your roommates are happy when staying in a shared room in our hostels...

Wastwater in the Lake District on a cloudy day

Budget hiking holidays in the Lake District

As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District...

The Upper Lake in autumn at Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire

Five reasons to get outside this season

As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn...

Early morning mist in trees, Longshaw, Peak District, UK

Our favourite autumn landscapes

Embrace the new season, the leaves turning rusty hues, the misty days, the last warmth of the sunshine and plan a trip to see some spectacular autumn landscapes. Here are a few ideas of...