Synopses & Reviews
Here is the inside scoop on 200 hostels throughout Europe. From Vienna to Lisbon, Prague to Edinburgh, Berlin to Paris - more than thirty European cities are covered.
Whether youre looking to party or just looking for a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, this guide will get you exactly where you want to go.
Paul Karr and his traveling contributors tell it like it is with an at-a-glance rating system and candid descriptions. Entries include opinions on:
They also tell you which hostels provide “extras” like Internet access, kitchen and laundry facilities, bike rentals - and more!
Key to icons:
A Attractive natural setting
B Ecologically aware hostel
C Superior kitchen facilities or great cafe/restaurant
D Offbeat or eccentric place
E Superior bathroom facilities
F Romantic private rooms
G Comfortable beds
H A particularly good value
I Wheelchair accessible
J Good for business travelers
K Especially well suited for families
L Good for active travelers
M Visual arts at hostel or nearby
N0 Music at hostel or nearby
O Great hostel for skiers
P Bar or pub at hostel or nearby
Q Editors choice: among our very favorite hostels
Review
"These books are super-useful! What to do, how to get there, and what it's like, all rolled into one. You can't get this information all in one place anywhere else!"
--Hostelling International (praise for the Hostels series)
Synopsis
Candid, colorful, detailed descriptions of all hostels to be found in the 31 most popular cities--including Paris, Rome, London, and Madrid--throughout Europe. Ratings for hospitality, cleanliness, and party potential help readers make the decision on where to stay.
Synopsis
Whether you're looking to party or just looking for a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, this guide will get you exactly where you want to go.
The authors tell it like it is with their at-a-glance rating system and candid descriptions. Entries include their opinions on:
Cleanliness
Safety
Hospitality
Party potential
Best bet for a bite
The hostel's "gestalt"
What to see and do in the area
They also tell you which hostels provide "extras" like Internet access, meals, laundry facilities, and more!
About the Author
Paul Karr has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad and has twice been selected artist-in-residence by the National Parks Service. His work has appeared in numerous publications and he is the author of eight other
Hostels books by Globe Pequot. He lives in North Bergen, New Jersey.