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Christian Hostels come in many shapes and forms. Some hostels were founded by a Christian organization but today are only Christian in name. Other hostels show their identity by having Christians on staff. Again others aim to actively share the love of Christ with the travelers. And to make it even more complicated, some carry the name 'Christian' in their name while others don't. The hostels listed on this page may express their Christian identity in various ways, but they all have in common that they are not just Christian in name.
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In this list: The Shelter hostels Amsterdam, The Shelter hostel Eilat, Backpackers Villa Interlaken, Intermission hostel Bergen, Fuente del Peregrino Ligonde, the alburgue in Villamayor, Camping along the pilgrims route in Spain, Miss Sophie's and Sir Toby's in Prague, and Hotel San Luchesio in Amsterdam, Wild Goose Hostel in Scotland. NEW: Elvheim in Norway, Hosanna Farm Retreat in Australia |
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The Shelter Christian Youth Hostels, Amsterdam (Netherlands) The Shelter City and The Shelter Jordan are two Christian Youth Hostels in the center of Amsterdam. They offer clean and comfortable dormitory style accommodation.The staff and management consists of Christians with the desire to share the love of Christ. See also under Ministries to Backpackers for information about the hostel's ministry.
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The Shelter, Eilat (Israel)
The Shelter is a friendly
international hostel in Eilat. It is located
where the rugged Negev Desert meets the beautiful Red Sea.
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Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof, Interlaken (Switzerland) The Backpackers
Villa is a beautiful wooden chalet in the mountains of Switzerland.
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Intermission Hostel, Bergen (Norway)
The
Intermission is a small hostel in the town of Bergen. It opens its doors
in the summer season only.
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Fuente del Peregrino, Ligonde (Spain) The Fuente del
Peregrino (Fount of the Pilgrim) is a house of welcome to travelers on the
pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela. It is located in the town of Ligonde,
about 76 km (3 days walk) from the city center of Santiogo de Compostela. http://fdp.agapecampus.org/
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Alburgue in Villamayor de Monjardin (Spain) This alburgue
(guest house) is also located on the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela.
652 km from the final destination, this house in Villamayor offers a warm
welcome and a good rest for the travelers. Camping Camino de Santiago in Castrojeriz (Burgos, Spain) In addition to the guest house mentioned above, Oasis Trails now also runs a camp place plus guest house at another location, further down the pilgrims trail. The international staff welcomes pilgrims and other travelers and offers activities such as: sharing a meal, short message during dinner, handing out the gospel of John to every pilgrim in his own language, showing the movie of The life of Jesus, and singing international Christian songs with pilgrims. They are often looking for people to join their team for a period between en few weeks and a few months.
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Miss Sophie's hostel, Prague (Czech Rep.) Miss Sophie's is not presented as a Christian hostel, but the Christians who work here make a point of setting an example for their faith and act as lights. The staff consists of both Christians and non-Christians.
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Christian Travellers International (website) This website calls itself a worldwide Christian hospitality and travelling companion network. It help you to find free Christian accommodation, travelling companions or people to meet, greet & eat with you on your travels
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Chase the Wild Goose hostel, Fort William (Scotland) The Chase the Wild Goose is a backpackers hostel in the Scottish Highlands. It is operated and owned by Christians and underpinned with Christian values and ethos. http://www.great-glen-hostel.com/
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Hosanna Farm Retreat (Australia) Christian accommodation. "A place where we can experience a gracious atmosphere, community, a wholesome lifestyle, recreation, fulfillment in work, and the message of Jesus Christ. http://www.hosannafarmretreat.com/
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