About
Welcome to Backpacker Buzz,
Hostelling International's blog from Western Canada. We'll bring you news, information and tips about hostels in Canada and around the world.
Categories
Monthly Archive
- January 2012 (12)
- December 2011 (18)
- November 2011 (13)
- October 2011 (9)
- September 2011 (8)
- August 2011 (16)
Booking Ahead Can Make Life Easier
One of the top questions we always get from travellers is: "Should I book my hostels ahead of time?"
There's no clear-cut answer for this one but we do always recommend you book at least the first few nights of your trip. In high season, especially in Europe and Australia, you should always think about booking ahead, or during festivals or important events. You can never go wrong with booking ahead, but if you're a bit more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants traveller, feel free to wing it but you won't be guaranteed a spot to sleep!
Booking ahead is an especially good idea when you're heading to far-off lands. After a long-haul flight, the first thing you usually want is a place to crash so sorting that out ahead of time is always a bonus.
Check out some of these welcome packages seemingly designed for us Northern Hemisphere long-haulers in Australia and New Zealand. Not only do you get a place to crash, you also get a couple added features like meals, airport transfers or activities. You can set this up before you go, all for one good price.
Sydney City Break
- 3 nights accommodation at Sydney Harbour YHA
- daily breakfast
- return airport transfers
- one diner at The Australian Hotel
From $148 (AUD) per person
Valid March 1 - June 30, 2010. Find out more
Valid March 1 - June 30, 2010. Find out more
Melbourne City Break
- 3 nights accommodation at Melbourne Metro YHA
- Daily continental breakfast
- Daily Metcard (valid for all public transportation)
From $85 (AUD) per person
Valid March 1 - June 30, 2010. Find out more.
Valid March 1 - June 30, 2010. Find out more.
Auckland City Easy Pass
- 2 nights accommodation at YHA Auckland City
- one-way airport transfer
- a choice of activities - Auckland Bridge Climb OR Auckland City Great Sights Tour + entry to Kelly Tarlton's
Related Posts
Check out these related articles for more Backpacker Buzz goodness:
Add your comment