Whether you’re wandering through Rome in a scarf, road-tripping New Zealand’s coastline under blue skies, or eating your way across Southeast Asia, the best part of travel is rarely the weather.
It’s the people.
The people who start as bunkmates and end up joining your next adventure. The people who turn a shared breakfast into a day trip. The people who make you extend your stay “just one more night.”
That’s why we love hostels. And it’s why we’re proud to call some of the world’s most best hostels our friends.
Prefer Cosy Over Sunburn? Europe’s Calling.
Winter might not get the same hype as summer, but Europe’s secret season has a lot going for it.
The crowds are smaller. The cities feel more local. Christmas markets fill historic streets with lights, food and festive cheer. Plus, let’s be honest, hot chocolate just hits differently when it’s freezing outside.
If Europe is on your winter itinerary, YellowSquare should be on your radar.
Known for turning hostels into social experiences, YellowSquare combines creative spaces, events, live music and community-driven experiences that make it ridiculously easy to meet fellow travellers. Whether you’re in Italy or Greece, this is a place that makes you feel right at home.
Because while a city break is great, a city break with a crew you’ve just met is even better. Make the most of your time away by combining three Italian cities in one winter break with the new Winter Wanderer YellowPass.
You might arrive solo, but don’t expect to stay that way for long.
Not Ready for Winter? Head South.
While Europe wraps up, Australia and New Zealand are heading into peak summer mode.
Think beach days. Long evenings. Road trips. Hiking trails. Rooftop drinks. The kind of weather that makes every day feel like a Saturday.
For travellers heading south, LyLo offers the perfect base.
With locations across Australia and New Zealand, LyLo has built spaces designed to bring travellers together. The communal areas are made for exchanging travel tips, planning adventures and finding someone who’s keen to join your spontaneous weekend plans.
Which, let’s face it, is often how the best travel stories begin.
Whether you’re exploring Auckland, Queenstown, Brisbane or Christchurch, you’ll find fellow travellers doing exactly what you’re doing: making the most of summer down under.
Want Warm Weather All Year Round?
Then there’s Southeast Asia.
A favourite among backpackers, digital nomads and adventure seekers for good reason.
Affordable? Yes.
Incredible food? Absolutely.
A social travel scene packed with unforgettable experiences? Definitely.
That’s where Mad Monkey comes in.
Mad Monkey has become famous for creating communities that bring travellers together while helping them experience the destinations they’re visiting in a meaningful way.
Across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and beyond, you’ll find social spaces buzzing with energy, organised adventures and plenty of opportunities to meet travellers who are just as curious as you are.
It’s the kind of place where you arrive knowing nobody and leave wondering how you’ll ever say goodbye.
The Weather Changes. The People Matter.
Ask travellers about their favourite trip and they rarely start by talking about the temperature.
They talk about the people.
The strangers who became friends. The random recommendation that led to an unforgettable day. The group chat that’s somehow still active years later.
That’s why we love social hostels.
Whether you’re spending winter in Europe with YellowSquare, chasing summer with LyLo in Australia and New Zealand, or backpacking through Southeast Asia with Mad Monkey, the experience is about so much more than having a place to sleep.
It’s about finding your people.
At CODE, that’s what we’re all about too. And honestly, that’s a season we can get behind all year round.
