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YHA Holland Park London
The YHA Holland Park is actually nestled into Holland Park. Photos by Nina Derham

London: 3 budget hotels with amazing locations

By Nina Derham in London— When I scoured the streets of London hunting down the best affordable hotels, B&B’s and hostels for EuroCheapo’s London hotel guide, I was constantly amazed by many of their brilliant locations. Most people expect to pay dearly to stay in central London, but if you know where to look, there » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Hostels, hotel crush, Hotels, London, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
Cheap London Hotels: Our favorite budget places to sleep

Cheap London Hotels: Our favorite budget places to sleep

By Nina Derham in London— Choosing a budget hotel in London can be a truly daunting task. But fear not, Cheapos; it is possible if you know where to look! I recently spent several weeks visiting budget-friendly hotels, B&Bs and hostels in London for EuroCheapo’s London hotel guide. It’s hard to pick three favorites, but, » Read more

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Posted in Cheap Hotels, Cheapos at work, hotel crush, Hotels, London, United Kingdom
Paris Hotel Matchmaker: Which kind of Cheapo are you?

Paris Hotel Matchmaker: Which kind of Cheapo are you?

By Theadora Brack in Paris— I was so adorable and well-behaved at the age of three that the man sitting next to us in the dining room at the Congress Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey, reached over and gave me a dollar. I was infatuated with hotels from that moment on. Ever since that » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Cheap Hotels, Checking in:, France, hotel crush, Hotels, Paris
Inside the Cheapo 100: What exactly is a “Super Cheapo” hotel?

Inside the Cheapo 100: What exactly is a “Super Cheapo” hotel?

Last month we announced our “Cheapo 100″ list of our favorite cheap hotels in Europe. These 100 hotels were chosen from 20 cities and selected for five categories, including “Best Location”, “Best Budget Theme”, “Best Budget Style”, “Best B&B or Pension” and “Best Super Cheapo”. But what exactly is a “Super Cheapo”? Is it simply » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Berlin, Cheap Hotels, Cheapos at work, Hostels, hotel crush, London, News, Paris, Practical Info, Rome, Travel Smarts, Venice
The Cheapo 100: Our favorite budget hotels in Europe

The Cheapo 100: Our favorite budget hotels in Europe

June 15, 2010. Here at EuroCheapo, we’re obviously big fans of budget hotels. But we’re even bigger fans of budget hotels with that “special something.” In our 29 city guides, you’ll find more than 1,200 reviews of budget-friendly hotels, each one inspected and photographed by one of our editors. Some are listed simply because they’re cheap » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Ask the Cheapos, Barcelona, Berlin, Cheap Hotels, CheapoNews, Cheapos at work, Florence, Hostels, hotel crush, Italy, London, Nice, Paris, Prague, Riga, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna
“Bed in a Tree”: Unusual hotels around the world

“Bed in a Tree”: Unusual hotels around the world

We were pleased when a copy of Bed in a Tree, published by Eyewitness Travel, came across our desk the other day. Flipping through, we couldn’t decide which magnificently unusual hotel we liked best. The book, written by Bettina Kowalewski, surveys 27 of the world’s most unique accommodations, from giant wine barrel guestrooms in Germany’s Rhine » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Accommodations, Berlin, France, Germany, hotel crush, Other

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

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Paris Crush: Hotel les Chansonniers

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

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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

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Venice Hotel Crush: Albergo Guerrato

Venice Hotel Crush: Albergo Guerrato

Albergo Guerrato, pension Calle drio la Scimia 240/a San Polo, Venice Doubles € 100-140 We first fell in love with Albergo Guerrato because of its location. Just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge, it holds a coveted place in the lovely San Polo area of Venice. But, then there was the ambiance. The Guerrato » Read more

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Posted in hotel crush, Italy, Venice