How Important is the Atmosphere of a Hostel?

Maze Backpackers - Friday, December 03, 2010

Atmosphere can be everything. We can all think of times where we have gone to a place only to feel uncomfortable or an uneasy for no other reason than the vibe being all wrong. In hostels, the right atmosphere can immediately make an actual or a potential guest feel at home and relaxed or completely out of place.

Hostels do sometimes carry an out-dated reputation as places that are dark, dusty, cold and smelling of beer. Contemporary hostels put an end to this stereotype with their bright, clean and fresh décor and welcoming environment. Click Here To Learn More

Staying in Hostels – What is For Free?

Maze Backpackers - Wednesday, December 01, 2010

There’s no secret about the fact that most backpackers are not flush with funds. More typically, backpackers are on a tight budget and need to carefully consider how every dollar is spent. This is never more of a concern than when an individual is in one of the world’s major cities, such as Sydney.
The good news is that many Sydney hostels offer a range of free or low cost things of which the budget conscious traveller can take advantage. Here are some of our top picks: Click Here To Learn More

10 Tips of What to Look for in a Hostel

Maze Backpackers - Monday, November 29, 2010

Thankfully, backpacking these days does not mean sleeping with one eye open in bed bug ridden, noisy, dirty conditions. To the contrary, most backpacker accommodation in the fair city of Sydney is welcoming, hygienic, safe and thorough in its offerings to backpackers, travellers, students and all sorts of other people.

So, if the situation is different and hostels are now modern and convenient, what should you look for when choosing backpacker accommodation? Click Here To Learn More