Bargains!

[RudeRy]

What are some bargains everyone has encountered while traveling?

[MuvverRussia]

Pretty much everything I've bought in the US (God bless the weak dollar ), beer in the Czech Republic (30 pence/half litre), domestic goods/essentials (e.g. bottled water etc) in Eastern Europe.

Generally you'll be hard pushed to find true bargains in Western Europe, unless you're looking for something pretty specialised.

[Libby]

I found a hostel in London that charges only 15 pounds a night and includes a full English Fryup breakfast.

That's about it dealwise

[WillTravel]

Executive room at the Holiday Inn Heathrow Ariel for about 28 pounds, with the walkup rate being 180 pounds. The Mermaid Hotel in Copenhagen - I don't remember the exact amount, but it was about 1/4 of the rack rate, and included an amazingly comprehensive breakfast. A hotel in Victoria, BC that I once got with a special bonus deal for $7 CAD/night (truly remarkable). All were through Priceline.

But it's also a good deal to be able to go into most London museums for free. Most churches throughout Europe are free, or cost a nominal amount.

And how can I forget - I got a large, bittersweet chocolate bar in Italy that is better than almost anything that I can get here (I hate chocolate that's too sweet) that cost only 0.85 Euro. Any comparable chocolate bar in Canada is about $4 or $5. Sadly, although perhaps it's for the best, I got only one of these bars.

[Cat]

Libby said:

I found a hostel in London that charges only 15 pounds a night and includes a full English Fryup breakfast.

That's about it dealwise

Wow, that's a great deal! What hotel was that?

[Libby]

Cat,
That's what I got when I booked online at the City of London Hostel. ;D 15 Pounds for Sunday-Thursday and 20 pounds on Friday/Saturday.

It's a fantastic price for a 5 person room.