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Founded in 2000 by Oliver Winter, a&o Hostels is Europe’s largest independent hostel chain with over 40 locations across 28 cities in 11 countries. Combining the best of hostels and hotels, we offer a variety of accommodation including single and double rooms, family rooms, dorms and female-only dorms alongside 24/7 service, lively common areas, coworking spaces and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Our diverse guest mix includes backpackers, solo travellers, families, school groups, business travellers and senior guests, making a&o a welcoming space for all. Growth remains strong with recent expansions into Brighton, Brussels and Antwerp plus the newly opened a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in early 2025. As a company, we’re committed to making travel both affordable and sustainable, having reduced CO₂e emissions per guest per night by 78% since 2015, now at just 3.32kg per overnight stay—one of the lowest in the industry. Beyond hospitality, we are passionate about education, arts and sports. Through our a&o educare initiative, we support equal access to education, while a&o Kunsthalle provides a platform for emerging artists. We also actively sponsor youth sports teams, helping to foster talent and community spirit. Backed by investment from Stepstone and Proprium, a&o continues to expand and modernise, ensuring budget-conscious travellers have access to high-quality eco-friendly stays across Europe.

Voted by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies, Generator provides unique, experience and design-led accommodation options located in 16 destinations across Europe & the U.S. Pioneers of affordable luxury and masters of the social experience, Generator’s properties include a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars, cafes and a variety of spaces available for private hire. Be part of Generator on LinkedIn and keep up with news, moves and the latest exciting job opportunities.

Danhostel is Denmark’s largest hostel chain – and a community of independent hosts and locations across the country, connected by shared values. Each Danhostel is rooted in its surroundings and carries its own story. From vibrant cities to quieter landscapes, from coastlines and nature to culture and local life. Every place is different – and that diversity is what makes the network strong. At Danhostel, people meet across age, background and nationality. Some stay for a short while, others a little longer. What they share is curiosity, a desire to connect and the joy of experiencing places and people along the way. We offer comfortable and welcoming accommodation, whether you travel alone, with family, as part of a school trip, a sports team or a group exploring Denmark. Many of our locations also host meetings, conferences and celebrations. Several Danhostels provide facilities and catering for everything from small meetings to larger events such as weddings, confirmations and birthdays, with space for 10–200 people. At Danhostel, we value being down-to-earth, honest and welcoming. The real stories are not only found in the buildings, but in the encounters between people – in conversations, shared moments and the experiences created together along the way. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our locations.