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Archive for the ‘Cheap Accommodations in Europe’ Category

July 19th, 2008

On the Night Train…

This is a two for one folks…save time AND money. I know, it’s hard to believe. Night trains (or buses) are something to consider for a number of reasons. If you are moving about Europe, transporting yourself takes up valuable sightseeing hours. Annoyingly enough, you will need to sleep at some point. And not […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 0 comments

April 13th, 2008

Munich budget hotels: Hotel Uhland

Back in November I spent time in Munich looking for an apartment. While here we stayed at a couple hotels that we really liked. The first was Hotel Uhland , an adorable old art-deco place a couple steps away from the Oktoberfest Wiese. It’s also just one subway (U-bahn) stop away from Munich’s main train […]

By jul -- 0 comments

February 7th, 2008

A fabulous budget hotel in the heart of Vienna

Don’t you just love it when you stumble across a great travel value? That’s how I felt while we were staying at the Hotel Austria Wien in central Vienna - what a find! The staff was welcoming and helpful, the rooms were modern, clean, and quiet, and even breakfast was included in the completely reasonable […]

By jul -- 2 comments

November 4th, 2007

Top 5 Reasons Why Amsterdam is a Budget Traveler’s Haven

You can get to most tourist destinations by foot. The city is flat and relatively small. Walking from one tourist site to another would be good for your health and your wallet. Plus, you’ll really see everything in detail.
There’s a wide range of budget hostels which would fit any Budget Traveler’s budget. […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

November 2nd, 2007

Greetings from Barcelona

Should you be heading this way, check out the following links for some tips on how to have a great time with the Catalonians (the way I did above!) without breaking the bank:

Get a Barcelona Student JetPack
Shop at Zara and/or Mango
Follow Diego’s tips on how to find cheap accommodations in Barcelona
Avoid the tourist traps and […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

September 25th, 2007

The Tumbleweed Hotel

Do you love intellectual conversations? Are you a voracious reader? If so, Tumbleweed Hotel could be THE hotel for you — dear budget traveler — when you go to Paris.
The Tumbleweed hotel is the name given to the second floor of a bookshop where beds are placed amongst books. If […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 6 comments

August 23rd, 2007

French Riviera Dreaming

The French Riviera is one of those places where you can make your champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true.
Not exactly the kind of description which shouts budget traveling, isn’t it?
Well, you need not scratch it off your list just yet. There are still some places in this fashionable resort which you, dear one with limited […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 3 comments

August 13th, 2007

Priceline for Your Group

Priceline’s Name Your Own Price and Published-Price hotel booking services now allows customers to book up to nine rooms at a time.
You can do so via FindGroupDeals.
Group rates are guaranteed to be the best. If you find a better deal elsewhere, you (assuming that you are coordinating your group’s tour) will get your room for […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

July 30th, 2007

Check in at Ikea

Apparently, Ikea is more than just the H&M of furniture in Norway. Ikea stores are actually a part of Norway’s must-sees.
I may be too late with this news… but Ikea is (or has) temporarily turning one of its stores in Norway into a hostel. 30 shoppers will be picked for a chance to stay at […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

July 16th, 2007

Cubi Accommodations in the Netherlands

For those with limited budgets but are not really willing to give up the comforts offered by standard hotel rooms, Qbic Hotels may be the answer to your budget traveler’s prayers.
With hotels located in Maastricht, Amsterdam and Antwerp, Qbic Hotels offer travelers the comfort of extra long handmade Hästens beds, bathroom elements designed by no […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment