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[monkiejens]

I've read a lot of posts saying that there might be a chance to better rates by booking one cheaper hotel room than paying double for dorms in hostels. My bf and I are planning to go next April-May and would be happy to share a bed if it's cheaper. But I'd like to narrow down my search if I can, so if any of you can comment on which cities I would probably be better off ignoring looking for hotels over hostels, pls let me know!

Prague
Vienna
Venice
Florence
Cinque Terra
Rome
Barcelona
Lyon
Nice
Paris
Reims
Epernay

Thanks!

[pointofnoreturn]

Here are the places I stayed in (all of May and the 1st week of June, 2007):

Paris - L'Appihotel - Would recommend them although they're in the rue St. Denis area which is a bit seedy but I didn't experience any problems at all. My friend and I paid $35 CAD each for a twin ensuite room. An advantage of this place is that it's in the 2e arrondissement and close to a metro station. There's no internet at the place but there's an internet cafe across the street. Clean and really tidy, albeit bathroom is small.

Rome - Beehive (Acacia Apartment) - Hands down one of the best places I've stayed in. We were in a shared apartment (3 bedrooms, one kitchen, one bathroom and one internet room) but our room was sooooo nice and had a balcony. The kitchen was always well-stocked and the bathroom is massive. It's a short 2 minute walk to Termini station and the apartment's on the 5th floor but there's an elevator which is a huge plus. We paid 75 euro altogether per night and would absolutely recommend it. We had a twin room but there was also an extra bed in our room.

Florence - B&B Maison - A really nicely decorated place. I don't remember how much we paid but I think it was $40 CAD per person at the most. We didn't have a twin room but a double so it was okay but the room was beautiful. Downside is the bathroom - it was shared but it wasn't too bad. Breakfast is included and there's a bus stop right outside the place. It was a bit far from attractions but with the bus, no problem at all. Would definitely stay here again.

Other cities - Sorry, I didn't go there. Hope it helps!

I booked through hostelworld but you could help out GuideForEurope by clicking on the link at the bottom of the forums. Only exception is that for the Beehive, I booked through their website and it's absolutely necessary to book WAY in advance!