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How Hostels Compare With Discount Hotels

Youth hostels have, for the past few years, working hard to edge into the lower end of the tourism market.

But are they a viable alternative to discount hotels?

I already posted a few lines here about European non-profit Youth Hostels in general, but on the occasion of our recent trip to Innsbruck, we had the opportunity of actually trying one out.

Admittedly, this was a sample of one. But with thousands of Youth Hostels all over Europe, any sample is small, so with the proviso that our experiences and observations are not necessarily representative or the last word on the matter, here we go.

First of all, you must always remember that a Youth Hostel is not a hotel. If Youth Hostels are cheaper, they are so for a reason, and you should not expect to enter the Ritz – or . . . → More Easy Hiking: How Hostels Compare With Discount Hotels

Accommodation Tips If Hiking In Germany

Have you read last week’s post on transport tips? Then, you will have safely arrived at your destination. Now you will need to look for a place to stay. Here are some accommodation tips if hiking in Germany

If you are following one of the major German hiking trails, this will generally not require too much of a logistical effort. These trails are, as a rule, organized in such a way that there is some accommodation available at the end of each stage.

Most country towns have at least one two- or three-star hotel, and standards are very much what you would expect. But even towns too small or insignificant to accommodate a proper hotel – as well as most German villages – have a Gasthof, an inn, with at least three or four Fremdenzimmers (guest rooms). These rooms are generally clean and inexpensive, sometimes . . . → More Easy Hiking: Accommodation Tips If Hiking In Germany