London is a city full of endless possibilities for sparkling nights out, delicious meals and entertaining nights of culture. It can be damn expensive thought if you don’t have an offshore bank account and a treasure trove to help you out. Luckily we’ve got the lo down on the cheapest ways to have a good time…
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11 Cool Things to Do in Copenhagen on a Tiny Budget
Are you as seduced by Scandinavia as I am? Well when I saw the Oscar-nommed Danish Girl recently, I was so inspired that I finally bought some cheap flights to Copenhagen, piled on my hats, scarves, gloves and thermal-everythings and set off on my Danish odyssey. With it being January and the Christmas money hangover…
Affordable luxury: 11 boutique hostels in Europe that will blow you away!
The new generation of hostels has officially landed! If luxury travel is your jam but you don’t have the budget, then it’s about time you met the boutique hostels. They’re authentic, full of personality and often locally or family-run. Whether it’s a city break you are after, a traveller’s treat, or a home away from…
Affordable Places to Eat in Oslo – Top Oslo Restaurants
Although Oslo can be a pretty expensive city when it comes to eating out, you will find some fantastic places to eat offering cheaper options without sacrificing the great taste. Here, we’ve picked out ten of the top restaurants to eat out in Oslo. 1. Ricebowl Thai Café An exceedingly popular restaurant with locals, Ricebowl Thai…
Cheap places to eat in San Sebastian – top San Sebastian restaurants
San Sebastian Restaurants? Well… Known as a city that loves food, San Sebastian boasts a wide array of restaurants and cafés serving everything from the traditional tortilla de patatas to filling sandwiches called bocadillos. Pintxos are the local speciality, and you’ll be able to try these in any number of welcoming bars, many of which…
8 London Carnival After-Parties For Under a Fiver
Notting Hill Carnival may be the biggest street party in Europe, but if you’re not feeling the stormy vibes this year (or are simply over the queuing, crowds and £20 toilet fees), and don’t have the dollar for a swanky after party, head East and take shelter at these Bank Holiday fiestas… 1. Versace Vibes at The Wick , Sunday…
Best Tea Shops in London for a Cheap Afternoon Tea
Everyone knows that Brits love a cup of tea (or a “cuppa” as it’s called in the UK), but when you land in London Town, where can you go to experience the very best tea in the capital? We’ve gathered together some of the best tea shops in London so you know exactly where to go…
Copenhagen on a budget – 24 hours in the Danish capital
Scandinavia gets a bad rap (money-wise). We’ve all heard time and time again from traveller friends about how expensive it is there. I don’t know about you, but I like to make sure I’m not going to go bankrupt just trying to experience a new city. I recently spent 24 hours in Copenhagen, and saw…
Berlin express: experience the best of Berlin on a budget in 36 hours!
Hi there! I’m Carolina, a Brazilian girl living in London who has been working for Hostelworld for two months now, and loving it. Working in the Hostelworld offices can be quite surprising sometimes. You know that you’ll be working in a cool place, living and breathing travel, but I had no idea that in less…
Where to go in Europe when the euro is weak
This spring, the euro hit a seven-year low against the pound and a 12-year low against the dollar. Currently, the pound will buy you around EUR 1.40, compared to EUR 1.20 this time last year. If this isn’t the perfect excuse to book a trip to Europe, we don’t know what is! To help you…