Six backpacker hostels to stay for free in Europe – if you volunteer

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Hostel volunteer work is a great way to reduce your accommodation expenses when travelling overseas.

What is hostel volunteer work?

By exchanging a few hours of honest help in a backpacker hostel, you can snag yourself a free bed along with other perks such as free breakfast, meals, tours and wifi.

Sometimes, the life of a travelling digital nomad can be lonely. Research on human social interaction tells us that too much time in front of a screen is not good for us. Afterall, we’re social animals and no (wo)man is an island.

With a hostel volunteer work position, you help with a few menial tasks – offline jobs. In turn, you get to meet and interact with new people. This way you can get your social fix.

Here we pick six great hostel volunteer work opportunities in Europe. All of these opportunities offer at the very least a free bed.

So what are you waiting for? Time to start planning!

1. Be part of a welcoming place with an artistic vibe (Gran Canaria)

Soak up creative energy and inspiration off the beaten path in the Canary Islands! This healing project focuses on art, workshops, and education.

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2. Join an award winning hostel in Stockholm, Sweden

Join our award winning Hostel in Stockholm (Sweden)

Enjoy your trip to the fullest while helping out in this award winning hostel.

For over 20 years, this backpacker hostel has welcomed travellers from all over the world.

Perks include cozy accommodation and basic breakfast, and you’ll get to meet and hang out with a great community of world travellers.

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3. Join a great hostel team as a volunteer in Ireland

Join our Hostel Team as a Volunteer (Ireland)

If you’re passionate about independent rural living, then this hostel is for you.

This hostel in Ireland is looking for volunteers to help with daily tasks.

While you’re there, you’ll get ample free time to explore the ‘Wicklow Way’ trail and also, you’ll meet groups of all ages. Minimum stay required is 4 weeks.

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4. Join a surf hostel as a volunteer in Portugal

Join our Surf Hostel as a Volunteer (Portugal)

Stay at this surf hostel located on Carcavelos beach, and just a 20 minute train ride from Lisbon.

The hostel needs someone to help maintaining the hostel for a minimum of 1 month.

In exchange, they’ll provide helpers with a bed in a staff room and breakfast.

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5. Volunteer in a backpacker hostel in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Volunteer in our Backpacker Hostel in Belfast (Northern Ireland)

This hostel is looking for backpackers to volunteer in the hostel for 3 hours a day, doing mainly housekeeping.

They will provide accommodation, breakfast, Wifi, laundry service and the opportunity to meet and work with people from all corners of the world.

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6. Help create a unique experience for guests in Vienna, Austria

Help us to Create a Unique Vienna Experience for Guests (Austria)

Join the family of this international household. This unique guest house focuses on creating an unforgettable experience for travellers with lots of tasty food, positive vibes and interesting stories.

Help the team keep the good times rolling by keeping the place clean and tidy, and explore Vienna on your days off!

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