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It was everything we needed, with friendly English speaking staff, comfy beds, fantastic modern bathroom and a communal kitchen and lounge in the basement where you could chat and eat with other guests.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23846 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23845
After nine months travelling around 11 countries, the hostel was a welcome retreat from other hostels which had looked great on the photos but in reality were run down and dirty.

The communal areas were clean and tidy and the double rooms were spacious and comfy. The breakfast offered a variety which is a rarity in Argentina where most hostels offer a stale bread roll.

The hostel offers excellent value for money and I would recommend the hostel to anyone planning a trip to Buenos Aires.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23845 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23815 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23815 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23814
Last time I rented a private room with ensuite bathroom and it was cleaner and bigger than the last expensive hotel room I was in. Rates were about 38€ per night for the private room.

The staff are ever so friendly and speak lots of languages including perfect English. They also have lots of money saving tips for you including a weekend metro card that gets you and a friend unlimited travel on the S and U Bahn.

The hostel is in Mitte which is in central Berlin and therefore not too far from most sights and easy walking distance to funky areas such as Prenzlauer Berg.

Oh, and they do a great all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast for only 5€!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23814 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23680
There's a roof terrace full of sofas (and even an outdoor shower) and also a very useful kitchen and washing machine. Great breakfast, Wi-Fi, cheap rates.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23680 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23666
There are seven rooms so it's got a real homely atmosphere, and the 100-year-old building is beautiful. Our room was tastefully furnished and there was a peaceful zen-like roof garden.

The staff should get a special mention - the smiliest and friendliest girls I've ever met! It's also a short walk from the center of town. All in all, ideal for backpackers in Bangkok!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22831 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22831 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22781
We’ve just stayed in a hotel in the Hautes Pyrenees in the south west of France that was just that, so much so, that the clientele - some 70% French, come back year after year telling only their closest family and friends.

The secret is that this service orientated business is run not by the French, but by an English couple, and that despite original art and ceramics on show, and very stylish decor both in the rooms and the rest of this lovely hotel, the prices are ‘budget’.

Less than 50 euros per night for half board, this hotel may be in the ‘Rough Guide’ as a selected place to stay and eat, but rough is the last thing it is - yet the label ‘smooth’ isn’t the ticket either.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22781