Hostelling 'great for price and social aspect'

Staying in a hostel instead of a hotel can be beneficial to the wallet as well as providing an enhanced social aspect to a holiday.

This is the opinion of Johan Kruger, who is head of communication and PR at Hostelling International.

Because there are lots of communal areas in hostels, it can be easier to meet other like-minded travellers, he explained.

Most of the time hostels offer a cheaper type of accommodation so they are also potentially ideal for budget-conscious holidaymakers, Mr Kruger added.

"It depends what you're looking for," he said, going on to note that hostels are often in great locations - from cities to the countryside.

"The top destinations where hostels have been booked are France, USA and England and Wales."

Those who opt to stay in a hostel may still want to take out travel insurance regardless of where they spend their getaway, as many policies cover common aspects such as luggage recovery and medical costs.



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