Where to stay in Florence on a budget
Compare San Lorenzo, Oltrarno and the station area for a Florence stay, including walking routes, evening noise and Tuscany day trips.
Written by William BernardRead guide
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How to find a better-value stay in Switzerland
Compare Swiss hostels, simple hotels and guesthouses using meals, guest cards, transport access and the full cost of membership.
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Where to stay in Paris without overspending
Find a useful Paris base around Canal Saint-Martin, Bastille, Montparnasse or Batignolles, with advice on transport and room details.
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Choosing a London base in zones 2 and 3
Compare London rooms by the full journey, actual fare zones, airport connection and late-night return, not the room price alone.
Where to stay in Budapest on a budget
Compare the Jewish Quarter, the Palace District and Buda, with advice on nightlife, hills and choosing a useful transport connection.
Where to stay in Nice for a practical city break
Choose a neighbourhood around your airport journey, evenings and day trips. Compare the complete room price and the details that affect sleep and access.
Where to Stay in Luxembourg City: Ville Haute or Gare?
Compare Ville Haute and Gare by arrival route, evening plans, hills and the full room price, with practical advice for short stays and day trips.
Where to stay in Prague on a budget
Compare Vinohrady, Žižkov and the Old Town, with advice on hills, station access, late-night transport and choosing a quieter room.
Hostel private room or budget hotel?
Compare a hostel’s private room with a simple hotel using bathroom access, kitchen facilities, noise and the total price for your group.
Where to stay in Andorra: the capital, Ordino or Canillo
Choose an Andorra base around your coach, hotel entrance and main outing, with practical differences between the valleys.
Where to stay for an Amalfi Coast trip
Compare Sorrento, Salerno and Positano by the journeys you want to make, including ferry costs, seasonal services and steps to your room.
Where to stay in Amsterdam with costs in mind
Noord and Oud-West offer different ways to enjoy Amsterdam, but neither sits outside the city's tourist-tax rules.
Where to stay in Venice or Mestre on a budget
Compare an island stay with Mestre, including transport, bridges, station access and the value of returning easily to your room.
Where to stay in Split on a budget
Compare Varoš, Bačvice and Radunica for a Split stay, including steps, beach access, ferries and the route to your accommodation.
Where to stay in Bordeaux on a budget
Compare Chartrons, Saint-Michel and the station area, with advice on tram access, late arrivals and choosing a room on a quieter street.
Bruges or Ghent as a base for your trip?
Choose the city where you want to spend your evenings, then check the station journey and the outings you plan to make.
Where to stay for Cinque Terre on a budget
Compare Levanto, La Spezia and the five villages, with advice on station access, rail passes and choosing a manageable base.
Where to stay in Milan on a budget
Compare Centrale, Porta Venezia, Isola and Navigli, with advice on airport routes, evenings out and matching a hotel to your plans.
Where to stay in Brussels for your plans
Compare the city centre, Sablon and Saint-Gilles by the walks and train connections you need, rather than a neighbourhood ranking.
Where to stay in Rome on a budget
Compare Monti, Trastevere and Termini, including walking distances, station access, evening noise and arrival arrangements.
How to book a monastery stay in Spain or Italy
Understand the difference between a retreat guesthouse and a hotel beside a monastery, with real examples and questions to ask before booking.