Cheap Hotels Austria

Are you planning a holiday or short weekend trip to the wonderful location of Austria. If so, you may want to know a little more about Austria and the hotels that are available in cities such as Vienna and Salzburg for example.

As you probably know, Salzburg was the birth place of two very famous people in history. One of which caused untold horrors throughout Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. That of course was Adolf Hitler. I have visited Salzburg personally and still find it hard to believe that someone who was privileged enough to grow up in such a wonderful and beautiful city and country could have turned out the way he did.

By sharp contrast we also find that Salzburg was the home of Mozart. An inspiring musical artist that brought his own brand of classical music on to the world stage. Two very different people sharing the same city as their home at different points in history. For that reason alone, I believe Salzburg is well worth visiting. Also, it was the home of Maria Von Trapp who the hit movie The Sound of Music was based on. So you can really begin to see and feel how steeped in rich and colourful history Salzburg really is. If you get a good tour guide, he or she can show you all the places where these famous people lived.

So if you are planning a historical trip to Austria this year, you will find an ample variety of hotels worth considering that you may decide you will stay at. Prices will of course vary depending on the type of hotel and the star rating of hotel you wish to book. Our advertised hotels range from 2 star to 5 star accommodation and when you consider our cheapest hotel in Austria starts from as little as 47.50 Euros per night at the Hotel Neuwaldegg in Vienna, you can see that your planned vacation to Austria can be affordable if you are on a restricted budget. Of course if you want something a little more expensive and up market you can always book into the Hotel Sacher Wien in Vienna. This 6 star hotel will cost approximately 279 Euros a night for a single room, so please properly consider what you want from your hotel accommodation. If you so choose, you can always opt for a combination of cheap hotels in Austria and luxury hotels in Austria. You can also look at our flights section and tailor make your own bespoke holiday in Austria. There are several other hotels to choose from and include:Hilton Vienna, Hilton Vienna Plaza, InterContinental Wien, Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof Wien (Opening 1. December 2008), Ambassador Hotel, The Imperial Riding School Vienna A Renaissance Hotel, Grand Hotel Wien, Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz, AustriaTrend Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Atlantis Hotel Vienna, Golden Tulip Vienna All Suites Modul, Holiday Inn Vienna City and many more.

So please feel free to visit our site for more information on Austrian hotels and how to book and go to Cheap Hotels Austria.

Hotel review: Best Western lOrangerie, Nimes, France

A couple of years ago we were on a touring holiday in the south of France. We didn’t have any particular plans and we didn’t have any hotels booked, we were just drifting, man.

We had been at Carcassonne and then at a little place on the beach called St Cyrian-plage, and on making our way east, we stopped off at Nimes.

We liked what we saw, so we decided to spend the night.

We’ve stayed at a few Best Westerns, in a few different countries, and we’ve never been disappointed at the standard of accommodation for the price. So, when we saw a sign directing the route to the Best Western l’Orangerie, we had no hesitation in having a look-see.

l’Orangerie is situated in a peaceful, and very pretty area of wooded parkland, around 1km from the historic heart of this beautiful city and with easy access to/from the A9 motorway. This suited us fine – neither myself or Mrs P are all that keen on city-centre hotels. We always think it’s nice to have an oasis to escape to, and the secluded situation of this hotel guaranteed that.

The hotel only has 30 rooms so that together with the location, it all leads to a very intimate experience.

We didn’t have a room booked but fortunately, the hotel was fairly quiet that day and there were no problems getting a room. The lady I spoke to wasn’t completely fluent in English, but with my 17 or so words of French, some hand signs, and a few nods and shrugs, we were soon signing on the dotted line.

The reception area was bright and airy, very cool and – considering the heat that day, extremely welcoming. We could only hope the room would be as welcoming.

The hotel is all on one floor so there were no claustrophobic elevators and no awkward, spiral staircases to negotiate.

It was a pretty standard room with twin beds, desk, bedside cabinets, table and chairs, and storage space etc. The room wasn’t overly large but certainly wasn’t cramped, and it looked as though it was fairly recently decorated. All the soft furnishings were in shades of golden yellow which gave the room a lovely, sunny feel, even when the curtains were closed.

The room was equipped with clock/radio, A/C, cable TV with movie and sport channels, coffee maker and mini-bar – the large, patio doors led on to a furnished, private terrace overlooking the swimming pool.

The bathroom was OK, but nothing special. All the usual facilities including a decent shower, a full-size bath and an adequate vanity area. It seemed just a little tired and maybe could have done with some freshening up, but it was definitely clean enough. A small range of toiletries and plenty of large, fluffy towels were also provided.

There was a swimming pool which, as it was absolutely scorching weather, I wasted no time in examining in depth. As the hotel was so quiet, at least when we checked in at 1.30, we had the pool to ourselves which is always nice.

There was also a hot tub, sauna and a fitness room.

The hotel had a nice-looking restaurant, called l’Orangerie by an amazing coincidence, but we dined in a restaurant in town overlooking the Roman Amphitheatre (which was spectacular, especially when lit up at night).

This was a very pleasant hotel and the situation, for us, was perfect. It really felt as though we were in the middle of the countryside and yet a 20 minute stroll along an atmospheric, tree-lined boulevard brought us to the very heart of the city.

If you’re visiting Nimes, and would prefer somewhere quieter, but still within easy walking distance of all the attractions, this hotel is ideal and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

Most interesting European capital cities to visit

One of the more diverse and fascinating European cities to visit I found to be Sarajevo, Bosnia. This city has such a remarkable feel to it and was completely different to how you may perceive it.

Considering that the Balkan war was playing out in this city just over ten years ago, you may be surprised to find that it is incredibly cosmopolitan. The streets are bustling with people and the nightlife is great fun- even during the week when most other cities are not as vibrant. The city is a young city and feels renewed, clearly everyone has moved on over the last 10 years.

It is a place where you have beautiful mosques, churches and synagogues all within meters of each other. The jewelry on display is incredible and generally of very high workmanship. There are many special finds here such as Bosnian coffee sets which are beautiful crafted and some of the most gorgeous pastries of the world.

International tourism is still a fairly new thing in Bosnia and the Bosnian people are warm and welcoming. English is fairly widely spoken. Another plus is that by European standards Bosnia is very cheap. The Bosnian coffee is some of the best in the world although a little on the strong side!

The food is also incredible, the local Bosnian dishes such is burek are highly recommended. The best place for a meal and a beer would be the Sarajevo Brewery, it also has gorgeous interiors.

Signs of the war still do exist though. However don’t think bombed out buildings and the like because they are now few and far between. The Sarajevo Rose is still seen on many street corners and as well as the world famous Tunnel Museum which kept the people alive during the siege of Sarajevo. Both of these are worth a look however should not be the focus of this beautiful city that has so many other things going for it.

Well worth a visit.