HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, have teamed up with “Europe’s Famous Hostels”, an association of over 32 independent and stylish hostels, to offer all customers a range of freebies when they book a stay at selected properties.

Offer is valid for bookings made from 14th to 31st March 2012 and is valid for accommodation between 15th March and 30th April 2012.

A few examples of hostels in Europe participating to this promotion are:

Oasis Backpackers Mansion Lisboa is designed for the modern day global traveller. It’s located in the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, overlooking the river and the Ponte 25 de Abril. They organise 1-3 days surf safaris where former world competition surfers pick guests up to enjoy a 2-hour lesson, a 2-hour supervised free surf and all equipment each day. All guests will get a free welcome drink, walking tour and Portuguese lesson.

Avalon House is centrally located, just a few minutes from Temple Bar at the heart of Dublin’s nightlife. It’s an eco-friendly property and one of the only hostels in Ireland that uses wind energy and has full recycling facilities and solar powered water heaters. It boasts a huge range of room types from singles to 12-bed dorms. A free t-shirt will be given to customers on arrival.

Flying Pig Uptown Hostel is set in a typical old-Amsterdam mansion, overlooking the Vondelpark. Leidseplein, the square famous for its street artists and a huge variety of clubs, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants, is within easy walking distance. The hostel has private and dorm rooms and customers can get 25% discount off all merchandise at reception.

Situated in the Old Town across the street from Edinburgh Dungeons and Waverly Bridge, just a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle, St Christopher’s Edinburgh is the perfect choice to discover the Scottish capital. Guests will get 50% off food in the hostel.

David Smith, COO at HostelBookers, states: “The fact that HostelBookers works so closely with all its properties, and doesn’t charge a booking fee, means that we’re able to offer rewards and pass savings on to our ever-growing customer base. This promotion is the perfect reflection of that”.

For a complete list of properties and for further information please visit www.hostelbookers.com/efh/

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