We’re 40 this yr, imagine it or not (we use good anti-wrinkle cream) and to have fun we’ve combed by all our hostel offers throughout Europe to piece collectively an inventory of cities which you can keep in for 2 nights for lower than €40!
We mentioned it as soon as (properly, way more than as soon as) and we’ll say it once more: touring doesn’t should be costly. We’ve received the products to show it.
WINTER STAYS
Porto, Portugal
This picturesque little Portuguese metropolis is ideal for a break at any time of yr – the climate is just a little cooler in winter (about 12°C) however that shouldn’t cease you from taking a stroll alongside the waterfront and knocking again a number of ports from the cellars. The remainder of the time? Spend it wandering the old-world streets, absorbing the tradition within the numerous galleries and museums, and consuming copious pastel de nata’s.
The place?
Bluesock Hostels (2 nights underneath €40 all through November)
Strolling distance to the town’s major sights
Conventional blue-tiled constructing – do it for the ‘Gram!
Break up, Croatia
Should you’re not going for the seashores or island hopping, then Break up in winter could be simply as charming and at 1 / 4 of the value. Wander the inside partitions of the traditional UNESCO Diocletians Palace and go bar and restaurant-hopping, and buying. Should you’re searching for a good culture-filled break that avoids the vacationer crowds, then that is it.
The place?
Design Hostel Goli & Bosi (2 nights underneath €40 all through November)
Boutique hostel set in a 19th Century warehouse
On-site cinema
Set proper within the previous city of Break up
SPRING STAYS
Athens, Greece
This historical metropolis begins warming up in spring, and the vacationers don’t arrive til summer time, making it the perfect vacation spot for a brief break. Go for the crumbling ruins and historical past, however keep for the surprisingly hipster bar tradition, road artwork scene and beneficiant servings of halloumi.
The place?
AthenStyle Hostel (2 nights for underneath €40 all through April or October – one other good time of yr to go to)
Rooftop terrace with Acropolis view – hey, chilled sundowners!
Strolling distance from most sights
SUMMER STAYS
London, United Kingdom
The buzzing capital of England comes alive in the summertime – beer gardens filled with locals benefiting from completely satisfied hours, music and cultural festivals popping up throughout the town, road markets overflowing with tasty meals and dwell buskers, plus artwork galleries and museums internet hosting a few of their finest world-class exhibitions. You are able to do London at any time of yr, however summer time is when it shines.
The place?
Clink 78 (€40 for two night time’s keep in the course of the week in August.) FYI it fluctuates. Should you’ve heard of this factor referred to as Brexit, you get it. However for London, that is low cost… and we adore it!
Former courthouse – tremendous cool, barely hipster hostel (you sleep in a former cell)
Ideally situated 10 minutes’ stroll to Kings Cross Station, which means you may get to different components of the UK fairly simply after getting your fill of London
Madrid, Spain
Madrid is all about balmy evenings, vibrant power, and gastronomic revolution. Dance til daybreak, eat your physique weight in Spanish delicacies, discover the historic structure, and marvel on the masterpieces of Picasso, Dalí and Miró. It’s a cultural discovery, occasions 1000.
The place?
Cat’s Chill Out Hostel (2 night time keep underneath €40 for August weekdays)
Proper within the centre of Madrid
Lovely Arab-Andalusian model patio
Has its personal ‘cave’ – sit back within the day, occasion at night time!
AUTUMN STAYS
Rome, Italy
Italy is arguably higher explored throughout autumn or spring, as a result of the climate remains to be heat, however the selfie-stick-touting households are nowhere to be seen (properly, most of them anyway). Rome nonetheless will get about eight hours of sunshine a day in October, so you may get in all of your sightseeing, tuck into an enormous bowl of pasta al fresco within the solar, and spend your evenings sipping on Aperol’s.
The place?
Yellow Hostel (2 night time keep underneath €40 for October weekdays)
Tremendous cool hostel full with bar, membership, escape room, salon and tattoo parlor (keep away from after a number of beers, except you desire a tattoo of a pizza)
Improbable central location, eight min stroll from Termini practice station – preferrred for a city-hopping tour of Europe!
YEAR-ROUND STAYS
Venice, Italy
This romantic little slice of Italy is finest loved when there’s much less crowds – one of the best time to go to is usually April and Might, or September and October. The winding lanes and quirky format of the mainland is way more pleasing to get misplaced in if you’re not sandwiched in with different vacationers. Spend your days wandering aimlessly alongside the streets, dipping in to wine bars, artwork galleries, museums, church buildings and outlets.
The place?
Anda Hostel (2 night time keep underneath €40 at any time of yr)
The hostel itself is definitely in Mestre (on the mainland from Venice, a 10 min/€1.50 bus journey to Venice station) and provides off extra genuine Italian vibes than when you have been keep in central Venice – and it’s so much cheaper!
Common leisure – dwell music/DJ units and many others – on weekends
Prague, Czech Republic
You could possibly arguably go to this historical metropolis of spires at any time of the yr. Afterall, the beer is one of the best on the earth, and stays chilly year-round. The climate is gentle in spring and autumn, so it’s significantly better for sightseeing, but additionally the coziness of the pubs and Christmas markets makes winter a really magical time to go to. Fortunate for you, we’ve received a hostel that’s low cost all yr!
The place?
Plus Prague (2 night time keep underneath €40 at any time of yr)
Situated in a quiet space – 20 minutes by tram into the town
Indoor pool and sauna
Istanbul, Turkey
The place East meets West. Istanbul is extremely various, from its structure to its meals and every part in between. With welcoming locals, high-spirited communities, creative treasures and baggage of tradition (assume galleries, museums, festivals and sights), it’s no surprise Istanbul is certainly one of our trending locations this yr. One of the best time to go to Istanbul is spring or autumn, the place the temperature is comfy however vacationer numbers are low, providing you with a correct really feel for genuine Turkish life.
The place?
#Bunk Taksim (2 night time keep underneath €40 at any time of yr)
Situated a stone’s throw from fashionable Taksim Sq.
#Bunk roof – a terrace to benefit from the (included) breakfast or get pleasure from a cocktail at sundown!
Award-winning luxurious hostel
To make it clear, these costs aren’t together with flights or transport – however we will get you some fairly good offers on these too. Search our low cost flights to Europe web page, our rail passes hub, and even our campervan web page when you’re feeling a European roadtrip!
