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It's set a couple of stops on the metro away from the city centre, in a smart suburb near a couple of excellent (and well priced) restaurants. Out back there's a lovely garden (with fruit trees and vines), perfect for lounging around in on warm summer evenings...

But what really makes it special is the people who run it. Fabrizio is a giant of a man, who literally pressgangs his guests into sharing his food and wine (or grappa), and insists on giving them detailed instructions for how to get the best out of his beloved city. Special guy, special place.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18877 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18798 There are also numerous cheap cafés.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18794
Don't miss the massive wooden chair - a monument to landmine victims.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18794 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18792
From Cornavin train station, go down Rue du Mont Blanc and cross the river Rhône via the Pont Mont Blanc, stopping to admire superb views of Lake Geneva, St Peter's Cathedral, Ile Rousseau and Pont des Bergues.

Once across Pont Mont Blanc, walk alongside the Rhône river via the embankment to see Port St Gervais and enter the shopping district of Geneva.

Walk along Rue de la Conféderation, Rue de la Croix d'or and Rue du Rhône.

Turn off Rue de la Conféderation at Place Madelaine and walk up into the old city to Place Bourg Four (good cheap cafés here) and climb Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville to look at the murals depicting the history of Geneva and the cannons.

Enter Cours St Pierre and visit St Peter's Cathedral. Then descend back to the shopping district and head to the Jardin Anglais to see the famous Jet d'eau and flower clock.

Walk alongside Lake Geneva (Rive Gauche) - for children there is a beach on this side of the lake.

Go through the Jardin Anglais, go across Pont Mont Blanc and walk alongside lake Geneva (Rive Droite) stopping to admire views of Mont Blanc across the lake and see the Brunswick monument.

Return to Cornavin train station via Les Paquis district (to the west of Quai Wilson). Go up Rue de Lausanne and follow signs to Cornavin train station.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18755
The hostel is housed in an old monastery, and huddled around a palm-strewn courtyard that's ideal for barbecues. Shared rooms are light, airy and spacious, while a couple of doubles seem to open up on to their own terraces. All in all, it's more than a bit special. (And very reasonable, too!)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18755 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18754
The Voschod Hotel say they have doubles available for 2,400 rubles per night (about £25 each). Be prepared for a very basic facility though. The Hotel Sovietsky (a deliciously kitsch venue just north of the Garden Ring) have rooms for 7,200 rubles - £156. The Warsaw Hotel has singles for 4,300 rubles (about £94) and doubles for 6,250 (about £135 or £68 each). Like Home Apartments have flats available before and after the match.

And if you need a visa try Real Russia: they’re among the cheapest, and you’ll be able to track progress of your application online.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18754 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18752
Watching the fish market at Porta Nolana - and every other specimen of market stall imaginable scattered across the area - is an essential Naples experience in and of itself.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18752 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18745 I'm recommending it on the strength that it is the best place to drink outside in central Dublin, legally.

On a Thursday and more so on a Friday there will be literally thousands of people, students, office slaves and more, sitting in the sun drinking. Drinks can be bought at the bar- 4 cans of larger for €8 - or more often brought in. Sometimes there's cricket on, and you can laze and look at that, or the stunning Berkley Library full of studying students, all wishing they were down on the grass next to you.

Other activities might include an impromptu kick about, impromptu sing-a-long, frisbee game, streaker and other studenty type activities.
Food and other drinks available and there's a very limited selection of beers and stouts on tap, but buying drink in there seems against the whole spirit of the thing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18745 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18677
The smell of pot from across the hall and the scrum for breakfast (think British Bulldogs with bagels) can be put up with too.

I stayed there as part of my travels:
writeronthestorm.wordpress.com]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18677 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18657 www.justtransfers.com/airports/palma.html. After booking you also receive local contact numbers should you need it. The price is really cheap and they cover all tourist resorts on Mallorca.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18657 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18643 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18643 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18637 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18637 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18633 Because of its position in the heart of this area, it's a great place if you're in your 20s, on a tight budget and value a great nightlife over an early night.

You can see my review and photos on my blog:
heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/hme-backpackers-hostel-in-valencia.html]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18633 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18632 It's also the starting point for those who choose to take the arduous 45 minute walk up to La Bastille.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18632 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18630 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18630 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18617
Also Puerto Pollensa is a long way from Palma and we recommend booking an airport transfer - we used JustTransfers www.justtransfers.com/spain/mallorca/puertopollensa/ which was cheap and excellent.

It’s a lovely place!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18617 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18578 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18578 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18576
Small, cosy and intimate, playing great music from Joy Division, The Smiths, Bowie, The Sex Pistols, etc.. An indie mecca for music.

Friendly bar staff, cheap prices and never that concerned about closing! I left there at gone 2am and there was no sign of people leaving, in fact others were still coming in!

Do yourself a favour and discover this little gem!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18576