5 Alternative Things to do in Barcelona

5 Alternative Things to do in Barcelona

Everyone loves this lively Catalan capital! Barcelona is a party city but complete with beaches, mountains, arts, architecture, culture and lots of tapas. Beyond the Ramblas and towering peaks of Sagrada Familia there are plenty of treasures to find. Here's our list for Equity Point Hostels.
With a reputation for partying and avant garde architecture, Barcelona has plenty of sights and sounds to pull the crowds, whether it’s music festivals, art or beach life. There are also a huge number of bars, restaurant and cafes to enjoy the culinary delights, so when you’ve ticked everything of your list of ‘things to do in Barcelona’, then check out our 5 alternative things to do!

Why Staying in a Hostel is Best

Check out our article on Copenhagen Downtown Hostel's Blog - Why Staying in a Hostel is the Best way to Travel on a Budget
For those who think that hostels are something from a horror movie, here's why the new 'poshtels' are taking business away from hotels.
http://www.copenhagendowntown.com/blog/why-staying-in-hostels-is-the-best

Generator Hostels open their Paris debut

Generator Hostel now open in Paris.  The latest mega hostel to open in Paris is Generator, following the lead of St Christopher's Inn's success, in Gard du Nord.
What they say: "In the emerging district of the 10^th Arrondissement, a one-time derelict office block is being transformed into a chic array of private terrace wielding private rooms and stylish rooms to share."
Find out more about the newest hostel in town here: http://generatorhostels.com/en/destinations/paris/#read-more

Will Amazon Become the Next Big OTA?

Max Starkov, President & CEO at HEBS Digital takes a look at Amazon entering the travel retail market with their new industry-focused travel offices. Will Amazon become the next Booking.com? Or the next Expedia? Can Amazon become a major OTA player or are they just testing the water?

Read his illuminating article here on Hospitalitynet.org