Accommodation

B and B

B and B offers double the warmth and cultural intimacy for half the price of a hotel. You'll find them in most countries if you know the local word: Husrom is Norwegian for sobe which is Slovenian for Zimmer which is German for bed and breakfast. There are various websites which offers cheap B&B.

Hostel

Europe's 2,000 hostels offer countless cheap dorm beds. A hostel membership pays for itself in four nights. And it's not limited to youths. In fact, those over 55 get a discount on a hostel card. Using the hostel's kitchen, you can cook for the price of groceries- Check and book your bed here

Hotel

Hotel rooms in Europe are expensive and usually we do not recommend staying in a hotel if you are travelling on a tight budget. Europe offers countless of hotels and of various categories. A typical charge for a room in a three star hotel would cost USD100 - USD150 per night and a two star hotel would cost USD50 - USD100. Be smart about hotel choices. A 3-star place (with room service and a 24-hour reception desk) is a bad value for a budget traveler who's satisfied with 1-star services. Opting for the shower and toilet down the hall can save you $30 a night.

Know your hotel's cancellation policy. No-shows are generally charged for one night. If you won't make it, cancel long in advance.
During off season don't be surprised if a hotel could offer you rooms at half of its usual price. Always ask for a deal on your hotel room. You'll have the best chance of getting a discount if business is slow. It helps if you go direct (a room-finding service costs the hotel a booking fee), offer to pay in cash, or stay at least three nights.

Check the website or use a guide book for cheap accommodation, shop around, it won't be too difficult to find a accommodation within your budget. Avoid travel agent and tourist office room-finding services. They charge a fee and generally offer only the highest-priced rooms with no discounts.

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