Heart of Gold

Take your berth in starship Heart of Gold, a hostel inspired by Douglas Adams' cult sci-comedy Hitch-Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy. Aimed squarely at the backpacker market, the Heart of Gold cruises for 24 hours a day with no curfew and no lockout. Should you tire of the myriad options for nightlife that buzz around the environs of the hostel, it has its own bar, pool table, internet and programme of film showings. Rooms come with keycard locks, and showers, even for the dorms, guarantee privacy. There's a small extra charge for laundry and breakfast each day, but lockers, sunglasses and bed linen are included in the cost.