Hostels

Taking an environmentally friendly holiday doesn't have to mean splashing out on a luxury eco resort - in fact there are plenty of affordable eco accommodations around the world, and amongst them, some fantastic hostels.

A hostel doesn't have to mean spartan: many are fully equipped with a huge range of facilities and conveniences, and all offer clean, comfortable beds at a bargain price.

Check out Hostelling International's environmentally friendly hostels page - and from isolated isles in the Atlantic to the sunny climes of the Mediterranean, there are a whole host of eco-friendly hostels that can be reached without flying: we feature some of the best below.