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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-
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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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