About Europe's Famous Hostels

An association of European hostels setting the standards,
promoting each other, and being promoted collectively.

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... An Association of European Hostels

Europe’s Famous Hostels is an Austrian based association which was created in 1995 to promote member hostels across Europe. Originally called “The Famous Five”, with only 5 members, it grew regularly over the years and renamed itself “Europe’s Famous Hostels” to reflect this.

There are currently 32 members, with more hostels joining us in 2011. The association’s purpose is to benefit its members through a network of independent hostels, all equal to each other. The word “famous” is well recognised by our customers as a guarantee to have a great stay at unbeatable value.

Our mission is to build a brand and a booking platform offering the best accommodation around Europe for young travellers. We want our customers to recognise us as the guarantee to get the best experience available, while making this an easy process.

... Promoting Each Other

The primary purpose of the association is to promote each member while raising awareness of the brand Famous Hostels. One way we do this is through promoting the quality and experience of each hostel through association. Each hostel maintains the association’s standards to form a brand that is trusted by those who stay with us. Through branding displays in reception and across the hostels, customers see that they will find the same levels of high quality throughout the network.

On top of show-casing the quality of other hostels, each hostel actively cross-promotes other EFH members through their hostel staff. The association is dedicated toward promoting the EFH brand, through the EFH website, our “Internet Cafe” website project, merchandising, flyers, exhibitions, and training of all reception staff. The association can reach millions of backpackers around the world, promoting the Famous Hostels website or through the hostels directly.

The ambition of the association is to extend its network across Europe to the point that it becomes a one-stop-shop for customers willing to travel around Europe on a budget but in style. Our website and internet café application provide travel tips and advice as well as a booking engine.

If you would like to find out more information about our famous hostels please contact us:
info@famoushostels.com

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