1. The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel, Amsterdam

Cost: From €24.80 (1st March 2018)

Selling Point: The ‘Pig’ is bang in the centre of town, next to the party area Leidseplein. Free Breakfast, fresh bed linen made on arrival, free WiFi, 25% off food in Belushi's, 24 hour access, free walking tours.

Why go? Quirky, creative and beautiful, freewheeling Amsterdam with its museums, coffeeshops and merchant houses combines culture, history and hedonism just nicely.

Address: Vossiusstraat 46, 1071 AJ, Amsterdam

How to book:  www.flyingpig.nl/uptown | +31 (0)20 4004187 | uptown@flyingpig.nl

2. St Christopher’s, Bath

Cost: From £13.80 (1st March 2018)

Selling point: The stunning abbey, Roman baths and Royal Crescent are just few steps away – and the hostel has its own nightclub. Free Breakfast, fresh bed linen made on arrival, free WiFi,  25% off food in Belushi's plus 2-4-1 drinks, 24 hour access, free walking tours.

Why go? Bath is immaculately preserved in Georgian splendour, with the trimmings you’d expect of a university town.

Address: 9 Green Street, Bath, BA1 2JY

How to book: www.st-christophers.co.uk/bath-hostels | 01225 481444 | bath@st-christophers.co.uk

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3. Central Backpackers, Oxford

Cost: From £23 (1st March 2018)

Selling point: A modern hostel in a historical city, includes free WiFi, free tea & coffee, free luggage storage. Outdoor rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24 hour access, fresh linen included. Free tennis racquet, rugby balls, frisbies and football hire.

Why go? It’s a sophisticated little town that educated luminaries of the world in its striking sandstone colleges.

Address: 13 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH

How to book: www.centralbackpackers.co.uk | 01865 242288 | oxford@centralbackpackers.co.uk

4. Cat’s Hostel, Madrid

Cost: From €17 (1st March 2018)

Selling point: It’s close to everything in Madrid and has a thumping late-night basement bar and a stunning tiled terrace to rest your hung-over head. Free WiFi and 24 hour access.

Why go? Madrid is Spain’s premier style city with great bars, live music, smashing restaurants and awesome art galleries.

Address: Calle Cañizares, 6 28012, Madrid

How to book: catshostel.com | +34 91 369 28 07 | info@catshostel.com

5. Journey’s, Brighton

Cost: From £10.95 (1st March 2018)

Selling point: Formerly a well-known indie venue, it’s been kitted out with a decidedly Brighton edge.  It’s also got a café and games room with free Wifi. Free continental breakfast, laundry area and 24 hour access. Scuba diving, skydiving and snorkelling activities available onsite.

Why go? England’s most vibrant seaside resort has quirk, character and a legendary nightlife. 

Address: 33 Richmond Place, Brighton

How to book: www.journeys-brighton-hostel.hotel-in-brighton.com/en | 01273 695866