European Travel Skills: Sleeping

In this travel talk, Rick Steves covers the skills you'll need to find the ideal European hotel, B&B, or hostel, and offers advice for using hotel-review and booking websites, getting online, and doing laundry. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

[@williewai3978]

I totally agree with Rick's idea. I prefer ABnB to BnB and BnB to hotels or motels. Meddling with people/other dwellers is one of the reasons for travelling and also, for me, it is cheaper. But when you are choosing ABnB properties, read all their displayed materials very careful, like location, amenities, wifi, kitchen because they are so varied in standards. I also like their feedback system. Anyways, enjoy travelling.

[@peneljsmith]

In Toronto, AirBnb s are no longer allowed to be separate apts. Too many of them were taking away affordable apartments for people to actually live in.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

I read about that. It's a big issue.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

During my college days at MSU in the 1990s, it's only 5 hours Amtrak ride to Toronto. I used to stayed at this Neil Wysack(?spelling?) college dorm in Toronto, they converted their dorm during summer to hostel, great location & cheap. I always bought all my Chinese groceries before leaving Toronto.

[@stevo728822]

AirBnB or in the UK used Travelodge or Premier Inn for cheaper prices. But to get the culture use a B&B.

[@rext8949]

Any day a homestay would be more welcome than a regular hotel. And if it offers you the facility of cooking it's certainly convenient in places which are expensive - yet another corner to cut.

[@kater.7563]

Rick, as some people get older, their knees go and they can’t kneel and can’t do stairs. I’m an absolute elevator person, courtesy of a knee.

[@4600norm]

I went to Italy using Airbnb with two other people for $400 in total lodging, while staying in some truly gorgeous apartments and houses. Hotels in Europe, or really almost anywhere, are overpriced. I'm surprised Rick is still talking about hotels like they are the way to go, especially with his focus on connecting with the local culture.

[@yogeshkurade5720]

Ben Robbins you got to book them earlier here like 1-2 months before to get a good price!

[@strangebrew1231]

Rick’s focus is older people. Boomers are more comfortable in hotels

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@strangebrew1231 I know, Rick's demographics are older travelers who save up to take a long trip

[@FLP90]

I love hotels as a young traveler. Did not have good experience with Airbnb

[@karenmariahernandez]

Great info as usual!

[@tientony1039]

thank you video

[@amandacousins928]

Are there recommendations for hotels on our European tours

[@caciliawhy5195]

That I do not know.

[@dtate001]

I am using your guides to build by 8 day vacation to London and Paris. I am traveling solo (can't find any friends that can afford or want to go with me). You say it is expensive to stay alone...do you have any advice as to booking a room alone and saving money?

[@RickStevesTravelTalks]

You just have to shop around. You only need to find one place for each city. You can also consider youth hostels, if you're willing to share a room. When you have a longer trip, smaller towns will help balance the budget. See also www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/sleeping-eating. -- Laura

[@rosco0101]

Stay in hostels, they are not just for young people. I have stayed in dozens of hostels and I meet young people but also retirees and middle aged people cycling across Europe. Most hostels have single rooms for reasonable prices but with the added social atmosphere that hostels provide.

[@hannasteissberg9206]

I feel like he is sounding smug in this talk. I am sure he means well… 😅

[@justinsparhawk6755]

I will be cycling in the French alps in Sept. I would love to find some of those hotels that are half way up a mountain. Any hints on finding them on line or when I get there? Any experience with those types of places would be helpful.

[@lilaluft]

11:57 The irony is strong with this one.

[@tgamble1000]

Never travel to Europe during the Summer months...many hotels, especially in Northern Europe don't have A/C and if they do, it can be inadequate at best...and some hotels will cut the A/C off between 2AM and 6AM to save money...

[@caciliawhy5195]

AirBnB $40 a night.

[@amandacousins928]

How do I book a bed and breakfast

[@amandacousins928]

It just depends on your tour guide and they can talk to hosts