Posts by author Tom Meyers
The Hotel Paris France is a great central option... with a very straightforward name. Photo: Booking.com
Have hotel prices in Paris given you sticker shock? How much are hotels in Paris? Is that normal? And is there anything you can do to lower those rates? We’ve been reviewing hotels in Paris for more than 20 years, and are here to tackle some of the most common questions. We’ll show you what » Read more
Ah, Paris! Photo: Alexander Kagan on Unsplash
Planning a trip to Europe this year and deep in the list-making process? Now’s a great time to quickly review your itinerary and “trip strategy” to make sure that you’re not about to make any common mistakes that will add unnecessarily to your travel costs. From hotels to flights, rental cars, and train tickets, there » Read more
This room is tiny, but it does have a desk! Photo: Chris Gladis
Whenever you are on the road in Europe, you are bound to have a few frustrating experiences. This happened to me a few years ago when I was on the road inspecting hotels across Europe. I had a bad feeling when I checked into my second hotel on my trip to Lisbon. While in town » Read more
Don't blow your budget in your sleep! Save big in London by booking a friendly, central, and budget-friendly B&B like the St. Athans (reviewed below). Photos: EuroCheapo and Booking.com
Looking for the perfect budget hotel in London for your upcoming trip? We’ve combed through our listings of recommended hotels in the Queen’s city to come up with the following top best budget hotels in London for this year. Each of these has that special combination of nightly rates at a good value, great locations, » Read more
Chapter 4: How to Save on Hotels in Europe Whether you’re planning to travel for two days or 20 days, where you stay can have a big impact on both your budget and your trip experience. We’ve spent the past 23 years hunting down the best hotel values in Europe’s priciest cities. While we’ve seen » Read more
Save big on your trip to Amsterdam by staying in one of these budget-friendly hotels. Above, the Hotel Museumzicht. Photo: Booking.com
Looking for the best budget hotels in Amsterdam? We’re about to make your hunt a lot easier. We’ve recently updated our listings of recommended cheap hotels in Amsterdam, and have singled out the following seven as our best cheap hotels in Amsterdam. It was no easy task — Amsterdam fortunately still has a long list of » Read more
Chapter 1: The Best Time to Go to Europe for Budget Travelers If you have the flexibility to choose the timing of your next trip, you can find big savings and probably have a better trip. Note: This is Chapter One in our Ultimate Budget Travel Guide to Europe. Let’s start with the Cheapo basics: » Read more
Le Clos de l'Abbaye chambre d'hotes in Bourgogne. Photo: Toprural
From small family-run hotels to international hotel chains, France’s hotel scene has something for every type of traveler. At EuroCheapo, our goal is to help our readers find the best cheap hotels in France, from independent hotels to B&Bs, pensions, country inns and surprise-free French budget hotel chains. Before you hit “book” and reserve your » Read more
Americans heading off on a trip to Europe often wonder whether or not they should buy euros back home before taking off. Naturally, the thought of leaving for a foreign country without a single piece of foreign currency in your pocket can be an unnerving one. You can feel so, well, naked! So should you » Read more
Check out our top budget hotel picks for Rome to sleep central, clean and cheap in the Eternal City. All photos from Booking.com
Heading to Rome and looking for a nice, affordable hotel that won’t leave your trip budget in ruins? As part of our cheapo quest to find Europe’s best budget hotels for this year, we’re excited to list our top eight budget hotels in Rome. The hotels below have been selected from our list of recommended » Read more
Make the most of your time and budget in Paris by following our budget tips.
Worried about what your upcoming trip to Paris might do to your wallet? Fear not, for EuroCheapo has you covered with this definitive list of our top 47 Paris budget travel tips! The City of Light might be Europe’s most visited destination, but it doesn’t need to be the most expensive. Below you’ll find tips » Read more
The friendly Familia Hotel, one of our top budget hotel picks.
Whoa. Let me repeat that… whoa. Are you experiencing a little sticker shock while searching for hotels in Paris? The city has gotten really expensive, n’est-ce pas? I know, traveling to Paris has never been exactly cheap, but there have always been ways to make it more affordable. Heck, my post on 50 ways to » Read more
Super cheap hotels in Paris don't have to equal a boring stay. Just take a look at these guestroom views from Hotel Rivoli as proof! Photo: EuroCheapo
I love the super cheap hotels in Paris. Well, not all of them, of course. The city has plenty of uninspiring cheapo options that, having visited hundreds of them, I’d rather not discuss. But it also has a handful of budget hotels that offer something special, and these I happily include in our list of » Read more
The welcoming reception area of the charming Hotel Chopin, tucked inside a shopping arcade near the Opera. Photo: EuroCheapo
Preparing for an upcoming trip to Paris and looking for the perfect place to stay for your budget? The options can be a bit overwhelming, and the room rates rather shocking. How many stars should you book? Which neighborhood is recommended… and which should be avoided? What’s for breakfast? Why are the rates so high? » Read more
Trying coq au vin at TU-Mensa. Photo: Stephan Luckow
We are unapologetically fond of German cafeteria food. When visiting the German capital, we always stop for a sampling of local cuisine at one of the state-run (and subsidized) Mensa cafeterias, where a nourishing lunch may be enjoyed for just a few euros. Although Mensa cafeterias are commonly found on campus at German universities and » Read more
This NanoSIM card might be small, but its savings are huge. Photo: EuroCheapo
On a recent trip, I spent two weeks visiting Paris and traveling around Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. To stay connected with my American iPhone this time around, I decided to try out a new strategy and buy a SIM card in Europe. Rather than purchasing what was then a $70 “Passport” package from AT&T » Read more
Getting a rapid test on the streets of Paris for 25 euros. Results in 15 minutes. Photo by Tom Meyers
In the summer of 2021, France, along with most other European countries, reopened its borders to American visitors — with a few caveats about who can enter, who needs to quarantine, and what you’ll need to do in order to move about freely. I spent most of August 2021 traveling in France with my family, » Read more
Attention Cheapos! The New York Times reported last night that fully vaccinated American tourists will be permitted to travel to all 27 European Union member countries this summer, according to an interview conducted with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Related: Tips for traveling to France during Covid-19 No official timeline has been announced, but one » Read more
Photo: Valentin Antonucci on Pexels
So, you’re planning to use your smartphone during your upcoming trip to Europe. Great. But how can you ensure that you’re not going to accidentally blow through all of your data and come home to a $800 bill from your carrier? For starters — read through our guide! Using data? Get a plan. If you’re » Read more
A stylish room at Hotel Design Apart in Dusseldorf. Photo: Booking.com
Düsseldorf, Germany blends the fun of a big city (more than 600,000 residents) with the charms of a small town. Read all about the best things to see and do in our budget travel guide to Düsseldorf. And although Düsseldorf has an expensive reputation, there are quite a few affordable hotels for budget travelers. From » Read more
The charming Hotel Brouwer is old fashioned, central, and (believe it or not) equipped with a small elevator. Photo: Tom Meyers
Planning a trip to Amsterdam and looking for the perfect place to stay? Navigating all of the accommodation choices can be a bit confusing. Which neighborhood? How many stars? What’s in the rooms? What’s a good deal? You may need our Amsterdam hotel advice! We’re here to help, with 14 things that you should understand » Read more
A perfectly Parisian scene. But wait, do you have to tip? Photo: flem007_uk
Planning a trip to France? The country is wildly popular with tourists, and for good reason — it abounds with experiences for every kind of tourist: high culture, iconic sightseeing, famous shopping, and some of the world’s most popular culinary and drinking establishments. What’s not to love? Well, the bill, for one thing. All those world-class » Read more
EuroCheapo’s Ultimate Budget Travel Guide to Europe Welcome, budget traveler! If you’re looking for ways to make your upcoming trip to Europe more affordable, you’ve come to the right place. Since 2001, EuroCheapo has been helping travelers save in Europe. It’s what we do. On the following pages we’ve compiled our top budget travel advice. » Read more
Cheap seats to the Vienna Opera House can be scored for just a few euros. Photo: Jorge Franganillo
Vienna boasts a long list of cultural attractions, but for many opera and ballet lovers coming to the city, it’s a performance (or three) at the Vienna’s State Opera (“Wiener Staatsoper”) that really makes the trip. Built in the 1860s in the Neo-Renaissance style, the opera house itself is a treat. It dominates the southern » Read more
A good tour guide gives you a richer understanding of what you're visiting. Photo: Kennisland
For years EuroCheapo has extolled the benefits of booking every aspect of your trip yourself — the flights, the hotels, the transportation, the meals and the activities. Aside from giving you more independence, it can often be cheaper to arrange everything on your own. But hold on: Is it always cheaper? And is a trip » Read more
