Accommodations

=Where to Stay!=

Accommodations are bound to be one of the ways in which we spend the most money while traveling in Europe. In the book "Europe on a Shoestring', the author, Sarah Johnstone, picks out certain hotels and hostels in a few cities that are surprisingly inexpensive. You can check out a short review of these on this budget travelers blog; [] If price if not an issue but being green is, make sure you check out [] for the best green places to stay in Europe.

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= Hostels are one of the most inexpensive and fun ways to spend the night in European cities. Some things you may want to consider when searching for a hostel are = 1.) Location. How easy is it to get there? Am I going to be able to walk? Take a taxi? A bus? 2.) Will I share a room with other people? If so, do I have access to a luggage room or locks for my bags? 3.) Does this hostel have internet access, a kitchen, towels, breakfast? Although these things often cost more, they are sometimes worth at least having, even if they're not free. 4.) Make sure you know the hostels payment details. It is not uncommon for a hostel to only accept cash. Europe's Famous Hostels. This organization has gone and rated one hostel in each major European city as "the best." They are all unique, have great locations, fun and relatively inexpensive. []

Booking.com has over 50,000 hostels in their system and there are no booking fees. They give great group rates and you can easily search by destination and dates. []

HostelWorld is another good website when looking for accommodations in Europe. This website is user friendly and has hundreds of hotels, hostels, and bed and breakfast type places in each European city. They also allow you to cancel your reservation on this website. []

Statravel is another place to find a good hostel. I suggest exploring your options on the website before going into the Statravel office and asking for advice but they offer loads of discounts for students and people under the age of 26. []

Oh no, it's Thursday and you just booked a flight? If you didn't plan ahead, check out Lastminute for deals for this upcoming weekend. They also offer last minute deals on concert and theater tickets. []

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= A hotel is also a good, but a little more expensive option for a place to stay when traveling Europe. = Although hotels have a reputation for being somewhat more reliable than hostels, there are still some things that a smart traveler must consider before booking a hotel online.

1.) A lot of hotels offer free transportation to and from the airport or another important pick up spot. This is an important thing to look for when booking a hotel that is not within walking distance of tourist attractions. Location is key as well. 2.) Hotel cleanliness. Often times, the popular travel websites have great user reviews that can be helpful for you when booking. Often times there is a cleanliness rating as well as tips for travelers coming to that hotel. 3.) Much like in a hostel, decide if things like internet access or the availability of a restaurant or bar are important to you and pick your hotel accordingly. 4.) Can you cancel this reservation? Sometimes when traveling, you may get there and find a close, nice, clean hotel for an inexpensive price and want to cancel the reservation you made. It is important to know beforehand if you are allowed to do this. There are several sites out there that can help you with finding a good hotel. You can easily find a site that does not charge booking fees. Some of the most popular are as followed.

Booking.com claims that with them, you can save up to 75% on your accommodation. [|http://www.booking.com] Bookingbuddy is a good one because you can search Expedia, Statravel, ebookers, Lastminute, travel Republic, Opodo all together in order to find the best price out there. [|__http://www.bookingbuddy.co.uk/hotel.php__]

Hotels.com is a must visit. They don't charge you to cancel and they guarantee the lowest price out there. http://uk.hotels.com/

Find me a hotel room does just that for you. They offer the best deals on the main page as well as vegetarian friendly hotels and hotels with fun events going on. [] = This list is incomplete! Add your favorite website to help with hotels and tell us why it's great! = = On a really tight budget? =

The sleeping bag in the park is an option. Camping in Europe, at least in the warmer places, is also an inexpensive choice. Check out [] for campsites, prices, and tips when it comes to backpacking. Coachsurfing allows you to create a profile, and if people like you, they will let you stay with them. [] Or join the Hospitality Club and get a room, a tour guide, and a job to do in the morning. [] It is not necessary to list the risks of these types of accommodations.

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