Budget Globetrotting

9. April 2012 Ugo City

If you thought the days were gone, when backpackers go budget globetrotting on a shoe string, spending time in different cities, staying in cheap hostels accommodation and getting a taste of different cultures and meeting new friends, then you would be wrong.

What has changed is who backpackers are now, most of them don’t even have a backpack, there is a whole new set of travellers using the worldwide budget accommodation and youth hostels. Its no longer the classic backpackers, now there is a much wider range of budget travellers who make use of these hostels and budget alternatives to expensive hotels accommodation worldwide.

Groups of travellers benefit greatly for cheap hostels and budget hotels as they are ideal group accommodation they offer affordable place to stay and offer a selection of private and dorm rooms. It also makes it much easier to orgainse a group trip if the accommodation costs can be kept at a minimum and there different room sizes to choose from.

To be honest if you want to save money on holiday, it makes sense to stay in a budget accommodation, you don’t have to be under 30 years old, in fact a lot of youth hostels now no longer have upper age limits, so if your young at heart and like to mingle, you can stay in a hostel and don’t forget you can book a private room if you want a bit of privacy at night, but still like to Chillout and relax in the common room during the day.

Also remember that hostels are by no means the only budget accommodation available so if they re not your cup there are many other places to choose from such as bed & breakfast, guesthouse, budget hotels and apartments.

Cheap Hostels, Guesthouse and budget hotels, have been at the forefront of creating a way for many more people to enjoy holidays, without breaking the bank or putting a huge strain on the finances.

Nearly every city in the world offers budget accommodation options for travellers, so there is no limit to where you can go on holiday.

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Safestay Hostel 400 bed hostel London

6. March 2012 Ugo City

Safestay Hostel New 400 bed hostel in London

Safestay Hostel in London Elephant & Castle is ideal if you are looking for budget accommodation in London. Whether you are visiting for London Olympics 2012, seeing the sights in this amazing city or travelling with your family. We are close to all the big London tourist attractions, so if you’re in town, just ask our staff and they will happily help you plan your visit and give you top tips on what is happening in London during your stay.

Our beautiful 19th century Georgian building is just south of London’s River Thames with plenty of cool bars, museums and cafes a stone’s throw away. It’s secure, stylish, comfortable and funky, with a heated and illuminated garden for you to relax in.

So if you’re after budget accommodation in London, booking group accommodation or bringing a group of school children to study the sights or simply want something different from the usual options in London why not try this fantastic hostel out for size.

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London 2012, Cheapest Place To Find Accommodation For The Olympics

25. February 2012 Ugo City

London Olympics Accommodation on a Budget.

The 2012 London Olympics is almost upon us and millions of people will be descending on London England to enjoy the Games from July. Usually Summer time in London is very busy for Hostels in London, Youth hostels, bed & breakfast, guesthouse,  budget Hotels and all types of accommodation, but this year with the London Olympics it will make London even busier with many hotels in London charging up to 5 or 6 times the normal summer rates, making it almost impossible to find an affordable place to stay in London.

Hostels247.com has made it their job to be the alternative accommodation provider to the over priced Hotels and still has some great value London Olympics Accommodation for the 2012 London Olympics for anyone who wants to enjoy the games without breaking the bank, especially for group accommodation for large groups, media and corporate travellers looking for place to stay in  budget hotels accommodation and a selection of bed and breakfast guesthouse and youth hostels in London, but there is no time to waste, you need to move fast to secure your place to stay as availability is very limited.

The 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony is on 27 July 2012, and marks the start of the games in London, but if you don’t have a ticket not to worry, London still offers some great places to watch the games with friends and family, there are many places to watch everything from the opening ceremony, all the sporting events to the closing ceremony on the 12 August, like Trafalgar square, Hyde Park, and Victoria Park will have huge big screens, to other venues across London, and will be well covered by all the TV channels, like BBC News, Sky and other channels.

If you’re not sure what to watch here is the list of the 2012 Olympic Games events

Olympic sports
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe Slalom
Canoe Sprint
Cycling – BMX
Cycling – Mountain Bike
Cycling – Road
Cycling – Track
Diving
Equestrian – Dressage
Equestrian – Eventing
Equestrian – Jumping
Fencing
Football
Gymnastics – Artistic
Gymnastics – Rhythmic
Gymnastics – Trampoline
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Synchronised Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Getting around London during the 2012 London Olympics will be easy, London has great public transport and well integrated from trains, buses and trams to Cycling. As an added benefit for ticket holders of any Olympic events in London, they will receive a free one day Games Travel card for the day of the event. This has been implemented by the Olympic organisers who aim for 100% of spectators to the 2102 London Games to travel by public transport, walking or cycling.

Transport for London have said that the idea of London 2012 Olympics is to ensure that all spectators are provided with a safe, cost-effective and accessible Public Transport Network, by providing the free Games Travel Card and the large investment to the network of 8 walking and cycling routes linking different parts of London to the Olympic Park and other venues.

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The Morningside Inn Hotel New York

12. June 2011 Ugo City

The Morningside Inn Hotel Manhattan New York City

A great and affordable place to stay in New York City for travelers and students as well as the perfect solution to all short and long term housing.

The Morningside Inn is a newly renovated hotel in the heart of New York City’s vibrant Upper Westside. It is housed in a 6-story, elevator pre-war building with the old world charm of that era. All rooms are brand new and have been decorated in a style of comfortable elegance.

It is conveniently located near all public transportation along Broadway and just a short ride to the theatre district, Times Square and New York’s many other attractions.

It is just a short walk from Morningside Inn to Columbia University and many other institutions of higher learning. The neighborhood has an unmistakable academic/student flavor with many specialty boutiques, informal cafes, coffee houses and restaurants.

Room 1= The Morningside Inn hotel has Budget Single rooms are fully furnished and include a twin size bed, a refrigerator, ceiling fan, free Wi-Fi, and phone. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared by a few rooms.

Room 2= Budget Standard Rooms are fully furnished and include a full size bed, a refrigerator, ceiling fan, free Wi-Fi, and phone. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared by a few rooms (a limited number have private bathrooms and are available at slightly higher rates).

Room 3= Budget Double rooms are fully furnished and include two twin beds or a full size and a single bed. Also included: a refrigerator, ceiling fan, free Wi-Fi, and phone. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared by a few rooms.

Room 4= Budget Triple Clean and private. Our Budget Triple rooms are fully furnished including one full size bed, and one twin size bed. Also included: 20-inch FlatScreen, A/C, free Wi-Fi, shared-bath maid service and phone. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared by a few rooms.

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New York City Hostels & Budget Hotels Accommodation

27. February 2011 Ugo City

New York Hostels & NYC Budget Hotels

New York City is famous for the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square and Macys to mention but a few it’s also well known for over inflated prices for the hotel accommodation on offer in Manhattan.

When people think about planning a Holiday to New York, most people immediately want to stay in Manhattan, which is natural as the majority of the sights, things to do and places to go are located in Manhattan, this also unfortunately means that the accommodation options on offer can be expensive.

But did you know there are a lot of alternatives to expensive hotels in Manhattan that give you the great location right in the heart of everything but not the expensive prices, from New York Hostels, bed & breakfast, Apartments and budget hotels prices start from only $19.99 for dorm beds.

You can save lots of dollars on your accommodation by booking one of these budget accommodation options, and to be honest all you really need is a clean, comfortable room in a safe central location.

The majority of your time while on Holiday in New York will be spent enjoying the city and not sitting in your over prices deluxe hotel room watching TV.

New York City  {NYC}  has a lot to offer budget travelers or anyone on a budget, so go visit and have a time of your life.

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Travel to St Petersburg Russia

27. February 2011 Ugo City

St Petersburg Russia one of the best place to travel to Russia and one of  the most beautiful cities in the world , St Petersburg Russia  offers a lot to travellers from wining to dinning.

People in  St Petersburg Russia are very friendly and geting around in St Petersburg is easy.

St Petersburg Russia  is also a great place for anyone traveling on a budge, finding a cheap place to stay in St Petersburg Russia  is not a pleblem , there are a lot of hostels and budget hotels accommodation .
hostels247.com helps budget travellers book cheap place to stay in hostels and hotels accommodation in St Petersburg Russia  all year round with no booking fee.

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Comfort Hotel Alize Opera Lille France

15. February 2011 Ugo City

Comfort Hotel Alize Opera Lille

The Comfort Hotel Alize Opera is a charming establishment in the heart of Lille, next to the Opera house and between the two railway stations and the Grand’Place du Général de Gaulle. Its ideal city centre location will allow you to sample our region’s food and a wide range of shops within two minutes’ walk from the hotel. Its warm atmosphere and personal welcome will make your visit a special one.

Facilities:
No lockout
No Curfew
Buffett Breakfast 9 Euros per person
Linen Included
Towels Included
Internet Access

Occupying a privileged position a few steps from the Grand’Place, the Hotel Alize Opera in Lille is the ideal place for a tourist visit.

One of the best two-star hotels in Lille, the Comfort Hotel Alize Opera is a charming establishment in the heart of the city, next to the Opera house and between the Grand’Place and the Lille Europe TGV and Lille Flandre railway stations. Its personal welcome and warm atmosphere will make your stay a special one.

Comfort Hotel Alize Opera offer affordable, comfortable and cheap sleeps in Lille France

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Hotel Max Amsterdam

30. December 2010 Ugo City

Hotel Max.

Welcome to Hotel Max Amsterdam a cosy, small scale hotel in the south of the inner city in Amsterdam. The ‘Sarphatipark’ nearby offers excellent opportunities for a beautiful stroll but the centre is quite easy to reach as well. The sparkling ‘Rembrandtplein’ offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and bars where the authentic Amsterdam atmosphere can be enjoyed.

Hotel Max Amsterdam  is situated in the museum area, with the ‘Stedelijk Museum’, ‘Rijksmuseum’ and the ‘Van Gogh Museum’ within walking distance. During the ‘Heineken experience’ you can taste the ambiance of a genuine beer brewery, where the entire beer brewing process is displayed in both an educational and entertaining manner. The famous ‘Albert Cuyp markt’ is just around the corner. This vibrant (day) market is one of the largest in Europe and offers a wide variety of fresh products and souvenirs, ever since the start of the 20th century. From the hotel beautiful strolls can be made towards the Dam square and city centre. The many trams and buses will take you to the heart of Amsterdam in no time. Besides the abundance of culture at the ‘Museumplein’ you can enjoy the many bars, clubs and beauty at the ‘Leidseplein’ and ‘Rembrandtplein’. Numerous restaurants serve dishes from all over the world and the many bars and outside terraces offer refreshment in the lively inner city.

All of the rooms in hotel Max Amsterdam are equipped with shower & toilet, television, hairdryer, safe and alarm clock. Most rooms are equipped with a fan and telephone. Across from Hotel Max, at about 400 metres, lies the hotel’s annex ‘Dependancehotel Iris’. The annex offers more spacious rooms. When you have booked an Iris room, you need to check in at Hotel Max.

Note: Photo ID required for Check in

Facilities:
No Lock Out
No Curfew
Linen Included
Breakfast Included
Internet Access
Safety Deposit
Parking Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Bookings are non refundable, non changeable and non-cancellable

Food and Drinks
Breakfast is served between 08:00 and 10:00 h. Hotel Max does not have a restaurant but the neighbourhood offers an abundance of restaurants in the ‘Pijp’ area as well as the many options around the ‘Leidseplein’ and ‘Museumplein’.
Internet

In the hotel guests can use wireless Internet at an additional charge.

Other information
Please notify the hotel when you want to check in later than 17:00 h. The reception is open until 23:00 h.
Pets are not allowed.
Luggage can be stored at the hotel between 11:00 and 21:00 h.
Hotel Max prefers cash or switch card (Maestro) payments.
The hotel will ask you for a deposit of ˆ20 for the key card.
Please note: All reservations are non refundable, non changeable and non-cancellable. Your credit card will be charged for the whole amount of the booking.
Surroundings

Hotel Max Amsterdam is situated in the cosy residential area of the ‘Pijp’, near the museum area. The ‘Stedelijk Museum’, ‘Rijksmuseum’ and ‘Van Gogh Museum’ are easy to reach, as well as the beautiful ‘Sarphatipark’. Public transport will take you to the ‘Rembrandtplein’ and ‘Leidseplein’ in no time, where the sparkling inner city introduces you to the authentic atmosphere of Amsterdam.

Hotel Max offer affordable, comfortable and cheap sleeps in Amsterdam Holland

Cancellation Policy

Please note: All reservations are non refundable, non changeable and non-cancellable. Your credit card will be charged for the whole amount of the booking.

Hotel Max Amsterdam is somewhere Cheap and Affordable to stay in Amsterdam Holland offering budget accommodation all year round and weekend breaks.

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Metropolitan Palace Hotel Beirut Lebanon

6. December 2010 Ugo City

Metropolitan Palace Hotel.

Occupying a prime location in Sin El Fil, Beiruts business area, the Metropolitan Palace Hotel Beirut is considered one of the most prestigious and luxurious hotels in the city.

The hotel has 183 rooms and suites, all of which are spacious and comfortable. The rooms are classically furnished and offer a range of modern conveniences. There are lovely views over Beirut from all the rooms.

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel offers a range of facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sun deck, a gym with personal trainers, and a tennis court.

The hotels famous Elixir Spa offers an extensive range of over 140 beauty treatments, therapies and massages, as well as a sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi.

Guests can enjoy international food of the highest standards, from Italian cuisine to fine-dining Oriental style.

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel is located just a 10-minute drive from Beirut International Airport. The ski slopes of Faraya are just an hour’s drive away.

Note: Photo ID required for Check in

Facilities:
24 Hour Reception
No Lock Out
No Curfew
Internet Access
Restaurant
Bar
Safety Deposit
Luggage Storage
Room Service
Swimming Pool
Gym
Spa
Laundry Facilities
Dry Cleaning
Tour Desk
Business
Car Hire

Metropolitan Palace Hotel offer affordable, comfortable and cheap sleeps in Beirut Lebanon

Metropolitan Palace Hotel is somewhere Cheap and Affordable to stay in Beirut Lebanon offering budget accommodation all year round and weekend breaks.

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The Avenue Hotel Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria

21. November 2010 Ugo City

The Avenue Hotel.

Lagos’s best kept secret. Our brand new luxury boutique hotel set in a stunning half acre of prime land with expansive grounds, offering 11 well appointed rooms and an Ambassadors Suite (with cooking facilities) a gym and more.

Enjoy a drink after work alfresco in our traditional Nigerian rustic village thatched bar, serving an array of premium drinks and cigars.

Enjoy fine cuisine from breakfast up to dinner with speciality Indian menu items too from our in house chefs. Choose a glass of freshly squeezed natural juice from our daily fresh fruit stock while catching up on the day’s news and business events on satellite TV.

However you like it, enjoy a private world of escapism and luxury never though possible deep in the diplomatic area of upper Victoria Island

Note: Photo ID required for Check in

Facilities:
24 Hour Reception
No Lock Out
No Curfew
Linen Included
Laundry Facilities
Free Parking
Restaurant
Air Conditioning
Safety Deposit
Internet Access
Meeting Facilities

The Avenue Hotel offers a unique homely feel and ambience that makes guests feel secure and special. It offers also, a unique blend of the accommodation facilities of a modern hotel but in a smaller, homely and exclusive setting.

Our rooms are well appointed, individually designed and elegantly decorated. We offer privacy and serenity with good security, which we make  top-priority. Facilities include, 24-hour room service, IDD phone facilities, in room mini-safes, work desks and more.

We have also introduced a UNIQUE SHORT-LET  1- bedroom apartment which has a kitchen for self catering,  a dinning area, kitchen with a fridge, microwave and prep table, a separate Living room, a very large bedroom with a ‘California’ king-size bed, and  top line Jacuzzi  with a seat and 2 shower fittings with hand rails  and  for elderly people or very young children in the modern bathroom.

This short let flat is suitable for top Executives, M.D’s & even  Families and those guests looking for short lettings in-between accommodation wishing to have privacy and space, with security and full service or guests desiring to indulge in their own home cooking while with us.

The Avenue Hotel offer affordable, comfortable and cheap sleeps in Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria

The Avenue Hotel is somewhere Cheap and Affordable to stay in Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria offering budget accommodation all year round and weekend breaks.

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