Ljubljana
This dilapidated 42-bed yellow villa offers decent value, though its location, at the edge of the museum quarter, feels out of the action. The Veselova…
Must-see hotels in Central Europe
Eastern Slovakia
It's well located near the main square, but boxy Hotel Šariš pales in comparison to Bardejov's characterful and historic hotels. Though the breakfast …
Podgórze
Don’t despair at first glance. The pension is located in a courtyard off gritty ul Kalwaryjska, and quieter and cleaner inside than you might expect. The…
Košice
Offering bare-bones rooms with friendly staff, K2 is thin on comfort but remains a centrally located budget option. There's a common room with a couch and…
Bohemia
The cheapest place to sleep in town, this clean hostel features Ikea-furnished rooms and modern art. Accommodation is in 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms, with the…
The Jura Mountains
This rustic farm on the Swiss–French border has one room in the farmhouse and a bed of straw in the eaves of a huge hay barn – stable to goats and cows in…
Fairy-Tale Road
This business-oriented chain hotel approximately 2.5km from downtown has 114 air-conditioned rooms with large flat-screen TVs, comfortable bedding and…
Eger
Many of the caravan and tent sites at Tulipán Kemping are in an open, shadeless field. But you’re surrounded by vineyards and just stumbling distance from…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
When all else fails, this 16-room guesthouse around a 10-minute walk from the bus station is an acceptable option for one night. It's cheaply furnished,…
Slovakia
Cheap and scenically situated camping ground on Trenčín’s river island. The site feels a little worse for wear, but it's a decent option if you prioritise…
Eastern Slovenia
Koča pod Kremžarjevim Vrhom is a Category II, 18-bed mountain hut at 1102m to the northwest of Slovenj Gradec. It was closed during the 2018 season but…
Eastern Slovenia
This 40-room student lodgings block southwest of the centre accepts travellers with prior arrangement (you can't just rock up here). It's institutional…
Piran
Location is the winner here – this central hostel has 22 rooms (including a few singles) with shared bathrooms, and access to a kitchenette and laundry.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
This basic owner-run Pension offers Rothenburg's cheapest rooms in an epicentral location. Rates include a very modest buffet breakfast.
Thuringian Forest & the Saale Valley
Expect plain but comfortable rooms in this ivy-clad hotel located just outside the Altstadt. There's a restaurant on-site.
Prague
The gorgeous art-nouveau Hotel Evropa is currently closed for reconstruction; it is not clear when it will reopen.
