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Budget Accommodations from Hotels to Hostels

Deep discounts in lodging can be found in hostels, which usually provide very little in the way of comfort in exchange for very low rates. Budget hotels can provide either a good price on top accommodations, or a cheap night's sleep with minimal comfort.
HomeExchange.com: Swap houses, skip hotel bills
House Swapping is a great way to save money on your vacation. You live like a local. The Web site HomeExchange.com links you with other budget travelers who want to exchange homes.
A Budget Visit to Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach is a pleasant seaside community nestled in the hills and shoreline of Orange County, California. Vacation Village Resort is an oceanfront property offering an affordable stay to budget travelers in search of a beachfront vacation opportunity.
A Budget Visit to Pismo Beach, California
Shore Cliff Lodge in Pismo Beach, California offers spectacular views and gorgeous grounds to visitors who want a coastal vacation at an affordable price.
Alternatives to the Cheap Hotel Stay
You know how to find cheap hotel stays, but do you know there are unusual places where budget lodging could be more fun? Check out some alternative accommodations where your money can buy an experience as well as a good budget choice.
Budget Accommodations in London
London is known as one of the most expensive places on earth to rent a hotel room. One can argue about whether or not that reputation is fully deserved, but leave that debate to others. The fact is you can find a reasonably priced, clean, safe room in London.
Cheap New York Hotel Rooms
Affordable, cheap and clean: All of these words describe hotel rooms in Manhattan. You might not believe it, but there are reasonably priced rooms in the city that never sleeps!
Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room
New York real estate is expensive, so it stands to reason hotel rooms cost a lot, too. But there are plenty of budget hotel options for every income and every taste. Here are some examples at three different levels of comfort.
Five Chances at a Bargain Hotel Room
Here are a few ways to make big cuts in your hotel expenses. How many of these have you tried?
Hotel Room No-Nos
Here are five things you should never do after checking into a hotel room. These indulgences will take money out of your wallet and make that low-priced room a lot more expensive.
Internet Sites with Hotel Reviews: Value for your Money
With the high costs for hotels, you can't afford to waste your money on a lousy place to stay. Find out what other budget travelers think of your intended hotel on these 10 Internet sites offering reviews.
No Mints on Your Pillow
Some thoughts about Europe's budget lodgings: Forego the frills and save dollars you would spend on a room for more enjoyable expenditures.
The Search for a Downtown Bargain
In this time of $300 basic downtown hotel rooms, is it possible to find a centrally located place to stay for $100 or less? The following experiment shows that in many cases, the answer is still affirmative for budget travelers willing to put in a little work with a search engine.
Wi-Fi On the Road
Innkeepers know their customers love to have in-room Internet connections and even wireless fidelity (wi-fi) services. But how much will you be paying for the privilege? Travelers are finding ways to avoid paying big charges for these services.

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