Many tourists flock to Manhattan for a Big Apple vacation, and while there’s lots of the New York hustle and bustle there (Times Square, anyone?), there’s still plenty of other exciting things to do in the outer boroughs. Even more important for Cheapos, you can save big by staying in the many budget hotels outside » Read more
Hotels: Budget Travel Guide
Whether you are scoping out the best meals in the city or making your way to the Duomo, Florence has a little something for everybody. Not to mention a plethora of cheap hotels in the city center and beyond. That being said, those budget hotels can fill up quickly with others looking to enjoy all » Read more
Oh, Marseille. How can you not fall in love with a city where the sea salty breeze takes over as you peruse the historic port, the bountiful museums, the charming old buildings and the seemingly endless delicious eateries? And once you see just how affordable it is to visit this city, you might never leave! » Read more
With a blend of rich history and diverse cultures, London has something to offer for every traveler. You’ll find museums, palaces, theaters, fashion, architecture, pubs and more with plenty to do on a budget. If you want to make the most of your trip to London, you’ll want to choose a home base that doesn’t » Read more
With 2,000 years under its belt, Cologne, Germany has plenty of historic charm for locals and visitors to enjoy. There is no shortage of museums, medieval and gothic architecture and, of course, pubs (the city has more pubs per person than anywhere else in the country!) All the incredible attractions, restaurants and nightlife hot spots » Read more
It’s always exciting to visit a new city and stay at a new hotel — especially when it surpasses your expectations. I had heard from many people that Plovdiv was one of the gems of Bulgaria, so when I added this ancient city to my itinerary, I started searching for a hotel. You can easily find » Read more
After painstaking research, you find a hotel in Rome that perfectly fits your trip. Great location, cute décor, friendly management, nice bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. And the rates? Well, doubles are listed “from €98”, which seems perfect for your budget. But then you try out your dates, only to find that it’s €149 a night » Read more
Do you have a taste for the unconventional when you travel? Does the predictability of a chain hotel leave you cold in your bed? If you’re looking to book a hotel that has a healthy dose of personality, or perhaps is even downright unusual, we’ve got some ideas for you. We combed through the budget » Read more
What are you up to this New Year’s Eve, Cheapos? Hosting a whopper of a party? Running around town with friends? Showing off your boss karaoke skills with a non-stop Gangnam Style medley? If your answer is “well, I’m not sure just yet” and you’re wondering if a spontaneous getaway could still be in the » Read more
So, you’re staying at a three-star hotel in Paris. Does that mean it’s better than a two-star hotel? And would that be similar to your two-star hotel in Rome? What are these star ratings, anyhow? European hotel star ratings can be quite confusing. To help you out, we have six things to keep in mind » Read more
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
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 and clean. Others, » Read more
You’ve found a great budget hotel in Paris and you’ve searched around on CheapoSearch for the best rates from different booking agencies for your dates. And then it hits you: How can there be different rates for the same dates in the same hotel? And why are these small hotels offering booking with online agencies, anyhow? » Read more
