Hostal Fernando in the Gothic Quarter is one of the best cheapo deals in Barcelona. Photo: Regina W Bryan.
Scan the Internet and you’ll find cheap hotels and hostels in Barcelona with some rockbottom rates. Then look again, and this time pay close attention to the ‘hood the hostel or pension is located in. You may be tempted by these low-priced rooms in areas such as Horta or Besos, but take our advice and » Read more
Aberdeen is known as "Granite City" with plenty of beautiful examples of historic architecture. Photo: Bernt Rostad
Aberdeen is an appealing city, sturdy and solid. In part, this observation is architectural. The city’s predominant building material is granite, something that gives central Aberdeen an attractive if austere uniformity. Aberdeen is also the center of Scotland’s oil industry—even the whole continent. The city uses the tagline “Energy capital of Europe.” As you might » Read more
Select rooms at the centrally located (and affordable) Hotel Al Vagon overlook the canals. Photo: EuroCheapo
Venice is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. In one afternoon you can enjoy decadent excursions like Island hopping in the Venetian Lagoon, visiting classic art and architecture, and checking out top attractions like San Marco and Rialto Bridge. Unfortunately, the prices for everything from food and ferries to hotels and handbags » Read more
A search done on March 7, 2014. €10 fares to get from the Paris region to the south of France during them summer of 2014.
It’s the moment cheapo French rail travelers have been waiting for. Tickets have just gone on sale for summer 2014 travel on Ouigo, the low-cost high-speed train service that operates between suburban Paris and eight destinations in southeastern France. Tickets are on sale now for travel between July 6 and December 9, 2014. And these » Read more
Britzer Garten tulips in full bloom in May. Photo: manu
When the pavement and bustle of Berlin starts to get to you, just hop on any southbound M44 bus from S-Hermannstrasse and be transported into another world. It’s only a 10-minute ride away, but it feels like an eternity once you find yourself wandering this scenic public space. Located in Berlin’s Neukölln district, this is » Read more
Locals soaking up the sun in the Luxembourg Gardens. Photo: Oh Paris
While the Right Bank has the Tuilieries Gardens, the Left Bank has two major green areas: The Jardin des Plantes and the Jardin du Luxembourg. The latter is the most visited and a must-see for those looking to get a taste for the pruning prowess of the French. Marie de Medici’s home in Paris, the » Read more
Get ready to fight for you seat, as many budget carriers have general seating. Photo: rich_w
Low-cost airlines like Ryanair, WizzAir and easyJet have changed the way budget travelers crisscross Europe since they took flight more than a decade ago. They’re ideal for quick jaunts that would normally take a full day on the train—and often at prices that can be cheap as chips. However, there are a few key ways » Read more
Becoming part of the culture in Barcelona. Photos by Regina W Bryan
After eight years in Barcelona, I’ve become accustomed to certain aspects of life here that are quite different from how I lived back in Portland, Oregon. Mostly, I don’t notice these differences anymore. My perspective has become more European, more Spanish, more Catalan…this all happened while I wasn’t looking, while I was eating tapas and » Read more
A frosty Manhattan. Photo: Patrick J. Cashin / MTA
When it comes to hotel deals in New York, winter is a hard season to beat. And yet winter can be the most expensive time to visit in a number of other ways. Let me explain: Exploring New York, especially on the cheap, involves a lot of outdoor time—a stroll through Central Park, myriad free summer extravaganzas, » Read more
German InterCity train at Leipzig's main station. Photo: Photo: © hidden europe
The decision last summer of the global travel business Thomas Cook to discontinue publication of its celebrated European Rail Timetable after 140 years was a mighty blow to rail travelers across Europe. However web-wise and connected a traveler may be, there is simply no substitute for a good printed timetable in revealing the overall pattern » Read more
The Vienna Card offers good discounts at over 210 sites like the contemporary art musuem Kunsthalle Wien. Photo: Klasse im Garten
2014 is on track to be an exciting year in Vienna for Cheapos with a host of exciting new developments and dependable annual traditions. From an unforgettable (and free!) summer evening concert at Schönbrunn Palace’s Gardens to a brand new 48-hour tourist card that offers an incredible value, it’s time to think about adding Vienna, Austria » Read more
Grab a bite and sip a coffee with locals and Harry Potter fans at Elephant House. Photo: Axon Manage
If you’ve travelled straight up from London, the affordability of eating well in Edinburgh will come as a pleasant surprise. It’s a city of cozy cafes where it’s easy to satisfy your stomach with soup and baked potatoes. Evening options are more wallet-friendly too—though if you really want something super cheap, head to a chippy » Read more
The Amsterdam Region & Day Tickets gets you a lot of transport for a low price. Amsterdam Red Light
Getting around Amsterdam sans bike can be pricey if you’re not hoofing it. One-way tram and bus fares are up to €2.80, and trains easily exceed the €10 mark on a round trip outside the capital. While the usual choices are 24-hour city transport cards and Euro rail passes, new to the scene is the » Read more
Sip cava with mom on the beautiful roofdeck of Astoria Hotel. Photos by Regina W Bryan.
Traveling with family is not the same dynamic as a jaunt with friends or your partner. I’ve done quite a bit of globetrotting with my mother, and she’s one of my best galavanting companions. We both share a sense of adventure and a love of travel (I probably got it from her!). Depending on what » Read more
The grave of an Englishwoman in the English Cemetery in Rome. Photo: Marisa Ficorella
England’s 19th-century love affair with Italy has left a legacy in cemeteries across the country. Not all English visitors went home to die. Thus Florence, Livorno, Naples and Rome are Italian cities that boast a Cimitero degli Inglesi. At rest abroad Each warrants a visit, but don’t expect to find a little exclave of England. » Read more
Getting around with an Oyster Card is an easy way to save big while visiting London. Photo: Paul Kitchener
London is a pricey city—there’s no denying it. But Cheapos can make their British pennies go further by following these frugal ways to enjoy the best of the capital. 1. Get an Oyster! First things first, don’t even think about stepping on a Tube or bus without an Oyster card. Fares are high enough without » Read more
The historic core of beautiful Salzburg. Photo: Wolfgang Zimmel
The picture says it all. Salzburg has one of the most beautiful old towns in all of Europe that should be on every traveler’s list. It’s worth a trip here just to stroll around and experience the same beautiful streets that Mozart roamed. But there’s so much more to Austria’s 4th largest city than Mozart » Read more
Weimar street scene. Photo: © hidden europe
Some small towns make a great mark on the imagination. Think Versailles, Potsdam, Guernica or Srebrenica. One major peace treaty or one awful atrocity inscribes the name of a place into European psychogeography. And thus it is with Weimar, a city of only modest proportions in the Ilm Valley in the German State of Thuringia. » Read more
EuroCheapo and airberlin are giving away two free round-trip flights from the US to Europe in our “Spring to Europe” contest. The best part? You choose the destination! Fly from any airberlin US departing airport to any airberlin European arrival. Where do you feel like flying? Berlin? Stockholm? Milan? Munich? Vienna? Copenhagen? Prague? There are » Read more
A bus departing Dresden. Photo: KK70088
When Germany relaxed its laws preventing competition with train lines last year, numerous long-distance bus companies sprung up to fill in a gap which has perplexed budget travelers in the country for years. Traditional transportation companies are creating new routes, but even the post office and a national supermarket chain are getting into the bus » Read more
A cozy room at Hotel H10 smack dab in the center of the city. Photo: EuroCheapo
If you have just a couple days in Barcelona, then you want to be where the action is and avoid transportation hassles. Usually on EuroCheapo, our advice is to stay away from touristy areas and pick a hotel in a more residential zone. There are a few reasons for this: lower costs, proximity to better » Read more
Goethe and Schiller connections have propelled Weimar onto UNESCO's World Heritage List. Photo: © hidden europe
Germany has a clear tourism agenda for 2014. And that’s to prove to the wider world that it’s a fully compliant member of UNESCO’s World Heritage Program. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has just launched a wonderfully informative dedicated website devoted to the country’s 38 entries on the UNESCO List. And it’s a mark » Read more
Follow the tips below and (hopefully) avoid chaotic scenes like this at the Louvre. Photo: Matt Biddulph
While you’re on the beaten path in Paris, it’s best to know when you can hit it while it’s the least crowded. Maximize your sightseeing time with a few easy tips on when to visit the city’s most popular landmarks. Louvre Visit late on Wednesdays or Fridays If you must, go on Wednesday or Friday » Read more
A classic street sign in the heart of Bath. Photo: Alex Robertson Textor
The attractive southwestern English town of Bath is one of the few places in the UK that can rival London for general tourist cost index. It’s not an obvious place for a budget-conscious break, and in fact, the tips that follow hardly enable anyone to scrape the bottom of the budget barrel. Instead, they point » Read more
Spain isn't always a tropical paradise: A snowy park bench in Madrid. Photo: Gonzopowers
Many first-time visitors (myself included) to Spain have this idea that the country is a warm, perhaps semi-tropical land of sunshine, sangria and siestas. It is. And then it is not. Spain is a big country, and yes, many areas are lucky to have great weather year-round (the Canaries), while other regions are cold and rainy » Read more
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