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I would definitely recommend it - but be careful walking up the steep stairs up front if you've been enjoying a little too much of what Amsterdam has to offer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20348 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20287
If you prefer to have your own bathroom there are a lot of hostels which offer rooms with private bathrooms and toilets.

Also, to save even more, look for accommodation not directly in the city centre.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20287 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20281
All the main attractions, from the theatres to Chinatown are easily reached from here too!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20281 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19912 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19912 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18877
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/18285 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18285 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18092 Stunning, stylish. Everything is brand new and you’ll enjoy your stay the most. Check the pictures and you'll see I'm not overstating!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18092 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18061 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18061 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18060 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18060 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17398
I go there for the fish. I have never seen so much choice and the quality is superb.

Forget your trendy expensive farmers' markets. I have found Bolton Market to be cheap, friendly, original and without doubt the best place for foodies in Greater Manchester.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17398 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16932
It's also good if you need to to save money and have a private room if you are just passing through the city and need a place you can rely on for a cheap room which is clean.

This guest house happens to have a tiny coffee shop and bar which stays open all night every night and is really cheap. You can relax with tea or coffee, beers, wine, cognacs or becherovkas back in your room at any time.

I recommend this place. I have nearly always got a room when enquiring on the same day (it is a quite a large guest house). The price is around £11 to £14 for a room for one person per night with very clean common shower and loo.

For those who don't know the city and especially for those to whom the central places are familiar, for the lowest budget place to stay the guest house is ideally placed. It is around eight to ten minutes on a tram from near the guest house to central areas. Around it are a few interesting bars and cafes. There aren't very many tourists around here though the area is quite nice and fresh if you know Prague, except backpackers and younger travellers are noticeable as Sir Toby's travel hostel, Extoll Inn, a few other guest houses and a Czech H.I. travel hostel are around here.

The river where it bends is just over five minutes walk away and it is a pleasant walk into the centre along the riverside from near Pension Vltava. Set aside a couple of hours for a great walk across the river, away from the city, to a leafy part on the outskirts of the city, to the Trojska Chateau gallery and courtyard cafe in summer, Prague Zoo and the lovely Botanic Gardens.

It is ideal to walk here, if you have the time, and better than taking a tram, though you can eaily go by tram. Either way, it is a quiet part of the city which is lovely and I really recommend it.

A good walk away of over ten minutes is the nice Cafe Lisbon on the main riverfront road, which has characteristic pizzas especially and is good for drinking at. Just over ten minutes in the opposite direction, toward Stromovka park, is the Absolut Hotel which has an unpretentious and quite minimalist, pleasant bar and restaurant. The Mecca Music Club is a few minutes walk from the guest house. Not far, good food at a good price in the restaurant of Hotel Henry, U Papírny.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16438 www.hostelbookers.com for our hostel and a great little service for airport transfers called www.justtransfers.com.

Both were really cheap and for two nights we have accommodation and transfers for just under £60 per person.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16438 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13336
To accompany your food select from the amazing wines hand picked by wine critic Malcolm Gluck then sit back and enjoy an exquistite meal in a uniquely relaxed environment.
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It's slightly away from Khao San Road so a bit quieter than some of the other hotels but still convieniently close to the action.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2401 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2401 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2255 Another amusing fact, in the time I was there: one of the employees looked somewhat strangely like the great William himself!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2255