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USEFUL LINKS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS

	EUROPE'S FAMOUS HOSTELS Europe’s Famous Hostels have long been recognized as the best hostels in the European travel world. Reviewed on travel websites across the world, from Amsterdam – Rome, Berlin – London, each famous hostel guarantees a memorable stay, while still keeping you on a cheap and reasonable budget! Each of Europe’s Famous Hostels is Independently & locally owned, assuring a local travel experience. The Famous Hostels listed must adhere to the highest level of safety, & quality while preserving a local flair.
	BAUHAUS, BRUGES, BELGIUM The St Christophers Bauhaus charming Travellers' Hostel, Budget Hotel & Holiday Flats have the best on offer for everyone, with tons of free extras. Enjoy your stay in our authentic 'Bruges style', beautifully restored, step-gabled houses, which were recently turned into vibrant, fun, comfortable and very affordable accommodation. A wealth of services for all travellers and needs. In all categories, hostel, budget hotel & flats, by far the best deal in town, guaranteed! No extras for showers, linen and breakfast!
	YOHO YOUTH HOSTEL, SALZBURG, AUSTRIA Over the years the Yoho has become one of the most popular meeting points in the heart of Europe for young travellers. Coming here makes you almost feel like coming home! It's one of the best and most traditional Youth Hotels in Europe while Salzburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
	THREE DUCKS HOSTEL, PARIS, FRANCE The Three Ducks Hostel is open all year round. The large interior courtyard, where you can have breakfast, offers a friendly atmosphere. Our prices, among the most attractive in Paris, are specially adapted to the budgets of travallers. A kitchen, baggage storage room, and linen rentals are at your disposal. There are also laundromats, supermarkets and bakeries nearby.
	THE FLYING PIG HOSTEL, AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND The Flying Pig youth hostels Amsterdam are world famous for their relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and motto: 'one price covers all'. This really means everything in these youth hostels is included: breakfast, linen, internet, lockers, luggage room, tours, info guide, map etc. Besides that, not all Amsterdam hostels are equipped with a self-service kitchen, but all Flying Pig Amsterdam hostels are! And of all Amsterdam hostels, the Flying Pig will truly show you Amsterdam!
	ST CHRISTOPHER'S INNS, EUROPE St Christopher’s Inns provide safe, clean, and cheap hostel accommodation in Europe. We take great pride in our reputation and believe, along with many of our customers, that we provide the highest standards within the budget accommodation sector.
	AVALON HOUSE, DUBLIN, IRELAND One of Dublin's most ideally located budget accommodation centres! Our hostel is central to points of interests for ALL ages! The hostel is one of the longest established hostels in Dublin. The property, originally a Victorian medical school is listed with Dublin Corporation as a building of "outstanding architectural merit". With its pine floors, high ceilings and open fire, guests are offered an environment that is exciting and appealing. Visit Avalon House and ensure a hostel experience in Dublin that you won't forget!
	KABUL HOSTEL, BARCELONA, SPAIN Kabul Hostel is one of the most popular hostels in Europe, offering young travellers - boys and girls, men and women - a great place to stay whilst visiting Barcelona. It is perfectly located just off 'Las Ramblas', in one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, close to all of the most popular tourist sites, including of course the beach!
	THE CIRCUS HOSTEL, BERLIN, GERMANY At our hostel in downtown Berlin we offer great value accommodation only minutes from lively bars, tasty restaurants and all the famous sights of the city. Whether you are looking for a bed in a dorm, a single, double or triple room, or even a rooftop apartment with private bathroom, kitchen and a balcony with fabulous views over the city, the Circus has something for you.
	BACKPACKER HOSTEL, CARDIFF, WALES The original and the best! Our budget hostel is highly recommended by most guide books and guests through Hostelworld.com, as our philosophy is to create a haven away from home in a relaxed and sociable environment. All our friendly staff are experienced travellers; multilingual in Welsh, English and other languages; and highly knowledgeable about sights and activities throughout Wales.
	BALMER'S HERBEGE, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND Looking for a cheap, clean and fun hostel? Look no further. At the base of the Swiss Alps, (Jungfrau Region), in Interlaken, we will strive to make your stay an unforgettable memory. With all it’s outdoor activities, and breathtaking scenery, there is something for everyone. Balmer's, with its friendly service, warm atmosphere and over 60 years of experience, makes it possible to enjoy the area, and all it has to offer, in comfort and as trouble-free as possible.
	MORAG'S LODGE, LOCH NESS, SCOTLAND Set in wooded grounds, just minutes’ walk from the bustling village of Fort Augustus, Morag's Lodge offer cheap accommodation at their award winning hostel at Loch Ness. Morag's Lodge prides itself on offering four star quality but cheap hostel accommodation for independent travellers, families and backpackers on a budget holiday at Loch Ness.
	VILLA ST EXUPERY, NICE, FRANCE Sociable, stylish, a legendary free breakfast and bar (cheap drinks 1 euro), free internet (12 computers), free bus pick-up, detailed tourist information at our hostel about Nice and France (what to see, how to get there, maps and lowest prices). Our hostel is the leading in-spot in town: half the clients extend their stay. Visit the Riviera for sunshine, beaches, provencal cooking, museums, jazz clubs, Old Town- then Monaco, Cannes, St. Tropez, Antibes, St. Paul de Vence.
	FRANK'S HOSTEL, RIGA, LATVIA Australian/British/Latvian owned hostel situated in the walls of the medieval castle of Old Riga. All rooms are newly renovated. With panoramic views overlooking the picturesque Daugava River.
	HOME HOSTELS, VALENCIA, SPAIN Enjoy the real Spanish life. Stay comfortably in one of the Hôme Hostels, all located in the heart of the historical center of Valencia. Just ten minute's walk rom the train or bus station. Share your trip with travellers from all over the world, drinking a glass of wine in the fully equipped kitchen or the colorful living rooms. Rent a bike and visit the sunny beach or the ciudad de las artes y las ciencias.
	MIKE'S BIKE TOURS, MUNICH, GERMANY Munich Sightseeing Tours by bicycle with the world famous Mikes Bike Tours - Without a doubt, the most popular and entertaining Sightseeing Tours of Munich. Customer satisfaction and positive word of mouth are the reason for our success, and naturally to us, every individual counts.
	EURO YOUTH HOTEL, MUNICH, GERMANY Offering the guarantee of a warm welcome; clean and comfortable rooms; a long list of facilities geared towards backpackers; helpful, multi-lingual staff; easy accessibility with public transport; and, of course, backpacker-friendly prices.
	EURO YOUTH HOTEL, BAD GASTEIN, AUSTRIA The luxury hotel with back-packer prices in the heart of the Austrian Alps - a winter sports paradise.
	ABSOLUTE WALKING TOURS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Budapest has so much to offer we have summed it up in several theme-based sightseeing walks. Owned by a traveler like you makes us the #1 recommended tour operator for our great sightseeing city walks & countryside trips. Enjoyed by thousands before, let us show you the very best of Budapest & Hungary. Join us for our daily city sightseeing walks, countryside trips or just book a private guide to take in the very best of Budapest & Hungary.
	MOUNTAIN HOSTEL, GIMMELWALD, SWITZERLAND "I challenge you to find a hostel in Europe with a better view than the Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald. It's a great feeling to wake up in the morning and see the snow-covered mountain peaks from your window. And they are right in front of you. You can almost touch them. The hostel's atmosphere is fantastic, thanks to the wonderful people who stay there and Petra and Walter Brunner who own and superbly take care of the place. It's a completely different crowd from Interlaken."
	PENSIONE MANCINI, NAPLES, ITALY Hostel Pensione Mancini is a small cozy and safe backpackers accommodation located right in front of Naples central railway station. Our Staff will ensure you security and will tell you in how to have cheap day trips to Pompei, Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast, and of course will also show you where to go for a really good and cheap pizza.
	ALESSANDRO PALACE HOSTEL, ROME, ITALY Established in 1990, the Alessandro Palace Hostel has become one of the most popular hostels in Rome for backpackers & independent travellers worldwide. The Alessandro Palace Hostel is one of the few hostels in Rome to have its own onsite pub with satellite TV, weekly pizza parties & the cheapest drinks in town.
	M & J PLACE, ROME, ITALY M&J Place Hostel is located in the center of Rome, the Eternal City. The M&J Hostel is one of the most popular hostels in europe, known for its friendly atmosphere and closeness to all of Romes greatest attractions. The Hostel offers free internet, has no lockout and offers all travellers a memorable social experience. The staff are friendly, the people are fun and yes, breakfast is included!
	FREEDOM TRAVELLER HOSTEL, ROME, ITALY The newly renovated Freedom Traveller Hostel can now claim to be one of the top hostels in Rome and a haven for backpackers and travellers from all over the world. We are a cheap price hostel in Rome, but high on quality and services.
	CASA OLMATA, ROME, ITALY Casa Olmata is a youth hostel located in the heart of Rome. We provide budget accommodation for backpackers and travellers wishing to see the splendid attractions that Rome has to offer. From the Casa Olmata terrace you can enjoy a 360 degree view of Rome, including the world renowned Colosseum and Campidoglio. At Casa Olmata we believe in providing our guests with the full Italian experience, regular spaghetti parties are held on the terrace creating an atmosphere of story telling and friendship.
	THE YELLOW YOUTH HOTEL, ROME, ITALY Rome's classiest and sexiest accommodation. More than a mere hostel, Yellow has grown to become a Youth Hotel with a vibe and atmosphere like no other in Italy. Forget having to slum it, having to put up with the mess and the smells of typical hostels just because you are a young traveller. Yellow is a different kind of youth accommodation. Yellow is stylish, Yellow is sharp. Yellow is more than just what you need for a great stay in Rome.
	PENSIONE OTTAVIANO, ROME, ITALY There are many hostels style accommodation in Rome but Pensione Ottaviano is a place designed for backpackers located only metres from St.Peter's Square. From the windows there is a clear view of the Dome. The place is close to the main sights, Vatican City and several transportation options (underground, buses, etc.). Our international atmosphere and friendly English speaking staff help make us one of the most popular place for young travellers in Rome.
	SANDY HOSTEL, ROME, ITALY Sandy provides hostel style accommodations designed for backpackers, located in a nice quiet area, close to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Sandy is a cheap place to crash close to the main sights, in the heart of Rome, with several transportation options close by (underground, buses, etc.). Our international atmosphere and friendly English speaking staff help to make us a backpacker's paradise.
	TIBER CAMPING VILLAGE, ROME, ITALY Rome's premier campsite. Situated just outside Prima Porta, on the banks of Rome's historic Tiber River, Camping Tiber combines all of the services today's traveller expects, with an excellent location, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. It's an unbeatable combination, that will ensure your stay in the Eternal city is a pleasant one!
	CRISTINA HOUSE, ROME, ITALY A low cost hotel, hostel and bed & breakfast group of high quality in the heart of Rome. Hospitality is an art and these lovely hotels will well prove it to you. Recently renewed, each of our Rome hotels offers breakfast included in the price. Strategically located near the central railway station close to the town centre, heart of ancient Rome, art and culture.
	CLOWN & BARD HOSTEL, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Located 15 minutes walk from the Old Town center, in Bohemian Zizkov. Offering extensive service at great prices, the hostel has everything you need to make your stay in Prague comfortable and exciting.
	CHALET MARTIN, GRYON, SWITZERLAND This authentic Swiss chalet offers a cosy atmosphere "just like home". Discover 800 years of culture and charm in Gyron, nestled in the Swiss Alps.
	HOSTEL RUTHENSTEINER , VIENNA, AUSTRIA Vienna's original independent backpacker's hostel, Hostel Ruthensteiner is the perfect place to stay - with its friendly, international atmosphere in a smoke-free environment.
	CZECH INN, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Inn is the only designer hostel in Prague. The stylish cafe and bar is a nice place meet fellow travelers over a local Czech beer. Located close to the town center, and on two of the best tram routes, Czech Inn Hostel is an ideal base to explore ancient Prague.
	OASIS BACKPACKERS' MANSION, LISBON, PORTUGAL Experience the new generation of contemporary styled backpackers' hostels. Centrally located in a beautifully restored Portuguese building, this is your backpackers' mansion. Come and try the best hostel in Portugal.
	TRZY KAFKI HOSTEL, KRAKOW, POLAND Our hostel on Slowackiego Street offers cheap accommodation and the biggest number of beds among all Trzy Kafki Hostels in Krakow. The best option for groups, students and budget travellers looking for a cheap and nice place to stay in the city center. It's only 15 min. on foot from our hostel to the Main Square, a heart of Krakow. Private rooms with shared facilities. Internet access.