Enter the world of Harry Potter

With the eagerly anticipated Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie hitting our cinema screens on the 15th of July there’s never been a better time to stay a bit closer to home to experience some of the fantastic locations the infamous film was set in.

Hostelworld.com has outlined some of the best hostels where you can take in the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, without breaking the bank!

Lacock - Bath YMCA, Bath, England
Beds from £15.00 per night
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Stay in a building almost as old as Hogwarts, well it may not be quite that old but Bath YMCA is housed in 130 year old Victorian building. The hostel itself is entrally located, just a stones throw away from all the major tourist attractions, tempting shops, sensational restaurants, Bath Rugby, pubs, clubs and award winning parks. If that’s not enough and you want to keep fit and healthy while on holidays the new health and fitness centre with a gym and sauna will keep you occupied!

For Cliffs of Moher - Lahinch Hostel, Lahinch, Ireland
Beds from £15.29 per night
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The magnificent Cliffs of Moher were used as the backdrop for some scenes in the new Harry Potter film. Located nearby to this stunning attraction along with the remarkable Burren region lies the Lahinch Hostel. This clean and comfortable hostel offers all kinds of accommodation from dorms to private and family rooms and is set in the centre of Lahinch, a vibrant seaside town with lots on offer from surf schools and golf courses to charming restaurants and the best of Irish hospitality in the many pubs.

Cape Wrath - Tongue Youth Hostel, Tongue, Scotland
Beds from £15.00 per night
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Set closeby to Cape Wrath lies Tongue Youth Hostel, a magnificently situated Lodge on the shores of the Kyle of Tongue. The hostel has extensive views all round - among the best in Scotland. Recently refurbished the hostel offers very comfortable accommodation in spacious rooms. There are miles of pristine white beaches where seals can be seen basking on the sandbanks. That’s not all, you won’t be short of things to do here from walking and cycling to salmon and trout fishing, all available on your doorstep.

Fort William, Scotland & Loch Arkaig Scotland – Chase the Wild Goose Hostel, Fort William, Scotland
Beds from £14.45 per night
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Chase the Wild Goose Hostel at Banavie, by Fort William in the Scottish Highlands is a comfortable, well equipped hostel that offers visitors an ideal base for relaxing in beautiful surroundings, exploring the hills, the glens, the villages and lochs of the Scottish Highlands. Harry Potter fans can take a journey on a steam train along the railway featured in the film. When visitors have had their Harry Potter fix the opportunities are endless, some highlights include a visit to the Neptunes Staircase on the Caledonian Canal, the longest staircase lock in the UK or sample whisky at the Ben Nevis distillery.

Millennium Bridge London – St Christopher’s Orient Espresso, London, England
Beds from £20.00 per night
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Located just a stones throw from the millennium bridge in the centre of London the St Christopher’s Orient Espresso is the perfect place for a restful, relaxing visit to this great capital city. Living over a funky coffee house, your bed will be in a quiet, cosy clean and comfortable room. If you’re travelling with the girls the brand new, female only wing offers those creature comforts that all ladies crave on their travels. Soft Furnishings, Fluffy Towels, Top Brand Toiletries & Plenty of extra facilities!