Really cheap hotels in Paris or New York can be hard to come by. But outside of Europe and North America, excellent accommodation options are offered for the budget-minded traveler looking for a bit of luxury.
And let’s face it, traveling is pretty tough work. Although backpacker hostels may be the cheapest option, there are times when you want to take a long shower all to yourself, turn on the air conditioning, and snuggle into a beautifully made bed … After attacking the minibar, that is!
When it comes to price, many people seem to stick to the general rule that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Hotels that offer a lot of wonderful facilities, and are still really cheap, may sound some alarm bells. ‘It can’t be good if it’s so cheap’, people seem to say …
But, if this may occasionally be the case, here are some cheap hotels around the world that really are that good:
Siem Reap Riverside Hotel, Cambodia
With Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most exquisite monuments just around the corner, you would have thought that accommodation at the Siem Reap Riverside Hotel would be very expensive. However, it is not the case. This charming place offers double rooms from around EUR4 ($ 6) a night.
The hotel will even help arrange transportation to the wonderful Khmer temples. And in the evening, after a long, hot day of sightseeing, you can sit back and have a drink on its beautiful flowery terrace.
Villa Serena Margarita Island, Venezuela
Margarita is, broadly speaking, the domain of large, expensive resort-style hotels. But Villa Serena is a family place with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. And with prices starting at around EUR15 ($ 21) per night, it means you can spend a few more days lounging on the nearby beach.
Venus Hotel, Pamukkale, Turkey
At just over EUR6 ($ 9), and with a pool, the Venus Hotel has to be one of the best deals in Turkey. Everything is carefully organized and the place has an intimate atmosphere. What’s more, word is spreading about the home-cooked meals they offer to hungry guests.
Tibetan Lodge, Dali, Yunnan, China
There are cheap hotels, and then there is the Tibetan Lodge. Many places in China fall into the ‘budget’ category, but few are as beautiful and luxuriously decorated (in a traditional way) as the Tibetan Lodge. Most important of all, however, it is immaculately clean. And for a paltry EUR4 ($ 6) a night, you have all the luxury a traveler with sore feet could need.
Hotel Kaoba, Cabarete, Dominican Republic
At Hotel Kaoba, in the heavenly country of the Dominican Republic, EUR12 (EUR17) goes a long way. In fact, you get a beautiful bungalow for two people located in the middle of a tropical garden. Not that you spend a lot of time on it! The coastal town of Cabarete is full of excellent restaurants and bars. And during the day there are fantastic opportunities for kitesurfing and windsurfing.