/Inexpensive Hotels Worldwide

Inexpensive Hotels Worldwide

Traveling the world doesn’t necessarily require a small fortune when you use services like Hostelbookers.com, the travel website, to book rooms in friendly hotels & hostels where comfort isn’t sacrificed for economy. Check out these accommodations in favorite destinations that leave lots of wiggle-room in your vacation budget!

Stockholm

Across the street from the Stockholm Stadium is the Hotel Stureparken, where sunny balconies look over the wooded square at Östermalm.  Private twin rooms have shared bathrooms, but the upstairs apartment has ensuite facilities. The high-end shops at Stureplan are just a five -minute walk and you can quickly reach Stockholm City by train, metro or bus. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast and a cheery reading room.

Milan

In a scholarly neighborhood just a 5-minute walk to Milan’s cathedrals, Hotel San Giovanni reflects the ambiance of its stately Argonne neighborhood. Clean, crisp rooms have garden views and the friendly staff serves a complimentary snack on arrival. Use the Internet in the bar, television room and eclectic lounge/café area that serves you free breakfast. Close to the Linate airport, you can rent a bicycle to tour the neighborhood or catch the bus downtown. Pets are welcomed and the rooms are cleaned daily.

Edinburgh

If you’ve come to Edinburgh to party, the Central Hotel is the place for you. Quaint cobblestone walls surround a heated outdoor beer garden with big screen events or hang at the welcoming pub inside. This lively location offers modern rooms, limited room service and ensuite facilities. The infamous Three Sisters Bar is just across the patio and in walking distance are the West Princes Street Gardens, the Royal Scots Regimental Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland.

Istanbul

Looking for a budget-friendly yet elegant Istanbul hotel with that Arabian Nights ambiance? Check out the Ipek Palace Hotel where the spacious rooms are done up sultan-style with satin bedding, red velvet drapes and chandeliers. The distinguished marble lobby has free Wi-Fi, breakfast and self-catering facilities. Conveniently situated near favorite sites like the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, this classy hotel even offers airport pickup.

Florence

Experience the elegance of Florence at a bargain price at the Hotel Argentina with lavish furnished quarters, room service and ensuite bathrooms. Just three minutes from Santa Maria Novella train station, this hotel overlooks picturesque Borgo Ognissanti street  where there’s a bus stop to take you to the Old Bridge and Pig Market. Continental breakfast buffet is served in the café and drinks are offered in the lounge. Wi-Fi, newspapers and travel info are available in public areas.

Melbourne

Have a home-away-from-home in the Land Down Under at the Eaststay Apartments Raglan Street offering air-conditioned apartments with bright separate bedrooms, inviting beds, spotless bathrooms, a TV lounge with recliners and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen is stocked with dishes and there’s a microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities and fridge. Melbourne city centre is a 20-minute drive and Luna Park and St. Kilda Beach are just a kilometer away. Don’t miss Acland Street, famous for its cake shops!

Barcelona

In the cultural heart of Barcelona is the Petit Palace Museum, a hotel proud of its thrifty accommodations that pamper guests with high-end perks like hydro-massage showers, free Wi-Fi, individual PCs and room service. You can also enjoy breakfast in the Bartech café and consult with the 24-hour reception desk for sightseeing tips. In walking distance are the Paseo de Gracia with its swanky boutiques, the Gothic Quarter with its narrow streets and central square of Plaza Catalunya.

Berlin

Experience the best of city and countryside at the Hotel Hoppegarten Berlin near the Erpetal Nature Reserve and Recreation Center yet with easy access to downtown via B1/B5 (Frankfurter Chaussee). The spacious modern rooms have private baths, lounge areas with satellite TVs, mini-bars and Internet access. Children and pets are welcome and the grounds have a play area with breakfast served in the stylish restaurant.