Editor’s Note: In our “Checking In” series, we interview hotel and B&B proprietors about tips for visiting their city. Today we “check in” with Dr. Ryan James, who runs the BudaBaB, a bed and breakfast in Budapest, Hungary, with his partner Ron Schmitz. Dr. James is also the author of Frommer’s Budapest and the Best » Read more
Archive for September, 2008
European Rail Travel: 2009 schedule — a look ahead
Blink and you can easily miss a thousand changes to European rail schedules. We’ve been taking a look ahead to next year’s timetables, just to see what Cheapos can look forward to in 2009. All the new services mentioned here come into effect on December 14, 2008. Prague routes Prague, which just this year benefited » Read more
Rome Crush: Pensione Papa Germano
Pensione Papa Germano Via Calatafimi, 14 Rome, Italy Doubles: shared bath: €50-85, private bath: €65-110 The Pensione Papa Germano in Rome, Italy, is a tried and true friend to Cheapos. It ain’t fancy, but rooms are attractive and clean… and affordable, with doubles starting at €50. The best part? The owner, Papa himself, is as » Read more
Paris Crush: Hotel les Chansonniers
Hotel les Chansonniers 113, Boulevard de Menilmontant Paris, France Doubles €55-68 We love scouting out small, quirky hotels in Paris. Happily, the city is full of independent, charming hotels that offer rooms at very reasonable rates. One that we have an especially deep “crush” on is Hotel les Chansonniers (“The Singers”). Located a bit off-the-beaten path, this » Read more
Venice Crush: Locanda Casa Querini
Locanda Casa Querini Castello 4388 – Campo San Zaninovo Venice, Italy Doubles: €93-197 Venice can be an tricky place to find reasonable accommodations. You dream of a room facing a canal, or at least something with a nice view. And, that will cost you. Thankfully, there are several hotels in our hotel guide to Venice where rooms with a » Read more
Bruges: Underground church visit for free
A reception set up in the ruins of St. Donatian’s Church, now a Crowne Plaza. Photo by the Crowne Plaza Hotel. For nearly one thousand years a massive stone church sat on Bruges’ Burg square. It was destroyed about 200 years ago, but parts of it remain today under a Crowne Plaza Hotel and can be » Read more
Vienna: Free Mozart walking tour
Photo courtesy of AndreJenny.com Ah, Vienna – land of sacher torte, carriage rides, and Mozart! The ringed city, we think, is best viewed on foot. While traditional tram rides provide a respite from hoofing it, if you want to experience the true Vienna, consider a themed walking tour. While tours through travel agencies could cost » Read more
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