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Barcelona Hotels With Style: Three Cheapo Options

The two-star Gat Xino is minimal, chic and affordable. Photos by Regina W. Bryan
The two-star Gat Xino is minimal, chic and affordable. Photos by Regina W. Bryan

Jul 27 Many times, “style” and “inexpensive” seem incompatible. While a budget hotel in Barcelona may have the right location and low rate, on many occasions these places leave something to be desired when it comes to color, furnishings, art and decor in general. There are a few hotels and hostals in Barcelona that rise above the » Read more

Posted in hotel crush, Hotels, London, Spain

Paris Hotel Crush: The Hotel du Nord

Paris Hotel Crush: The Hotel du Nord

Mar 16 When in Paris last month, we happened upon the Hotel du Nord, a small one-star hotel tucked away on the tiny rue Albert Thomas, just north of Republique. With a style that charms and rates that will woo a Cheapo (€71-84 a night for a double with private bath), this is one hotel worthy of » Read more

Posted in France, hotel crush, Hotels, Paris

London: 3 budget hotels with amazing locations

London: 3 budget hotels with amazing locations

Nov 18 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

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

Oct 21 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

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?

May 31 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

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Cheap Hotels, Checking in:, France, hotel crush, Hotels, Paris

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

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

Sep 29 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

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

Paris Crush: Hotel les Chansonniers

Paris Crush: Hotel les Chansonniers

Sep 10 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

Posted in France, hotel crush, Paris

Barcelona Crush: Hotel Sant Agusti

Barcelona Crush: Hotel Sant Agusti

Apr 28 Doubles € 105-155 Neighborhood: La Rambla The Sant Agusti is one of our favorite hotels in Barcelona, and it just happens to be the oldest hotel in the city, too. Built in 1880, the hotel is named after the nearby church of Sant Agusti and was a working convent in the 1700s. Many of the » Read more

Posted in Barcelona Hotels, hotel crush

Brussels crush: Hotel la Madeleine

Apr 10 Having read repeatedly that Brussels, as the center of the EU, was more ”political” and “corporate” than “quaint European,” we anticipated streets filled with bankers and void of much character (save for a small central square and a famous statue of a boy urinating). Boy, were we wrong! From the bright, grafitti-lined streets to the yummy, chocolately waffles, steamed mussels, and » Read more

Posted in Brussels, hotel crush

Hotel Crush Paris: Villa des Princes

Hotel Crush Paris: Villa des Princes

Apr 01 2-star hotel 19, rue Monsieur le Prince Paris, St. Germain des Pres Doubles: €79-100 Ahh… Paris is the city of love. And, we’ve got lots of it for the charming two-star Villa des Princes. In fact, you may recall that we mentioned Villa, the tiny 12-room gem in the middle of the trendy St. Germain » Read more

Posted in France, hotel crush, Paris