Germany's youth hostels going upmarket 03/24/2015 March 24, 2015. A flat screen and a private bathroom. What sounds like the standard of a hotel room is often the case in German hostels.

Known for friendly and cheap hospitality, youth hostels are now popular among people of all ages. The world's first opened its doors in Deutschland over 100 years ago.

Germany wants the hostel to finally shut down, but its owners are vowing to continue their operations despite mounting scrutiny over possible violations of international sanctions.

The hostel’s various shipping containers were configured in a way to house 64 rooms with 188 beds, with most looking out over the harbor. There are varying sizes of guest rooms, from private ...

Known for friendly and cheap hospitality, youth hostels are now popular among people of all ages. The world's first opened its doors in Deutschland over 100 years ago.