FIND THE BEST HOTELS IN EUROPE (STEP BY STEP) | How to Save Money Tips & Tricks!

Today's video will teach you all my best tips and tricks for finding, picking and booking hotels in Europe, with special tricks to save money, maximize rewards and even find free accommodation options.
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 The Accommodation Triangle
01:03 STEP ONE: Start Search on Booking.com
02:11 STEP TWO: Use Filters to Refine Results
03:55 STEP THREE: Sort by Lowest
04:14 STEP FOUR: Start Your Shortlist
04:39 STEP FIVE: (OPTIONAL) Look at Vacation Rentals
05:16 STEP SIX (OPTIONAL) Check Premier Inn
05:47 STEP SEVEN (OPTIONAL) Search on Social Media
06:07 STEP EIGHT: Go Through Shortlist / Eliminate Instant No's
06:19 STEP NINE: Read Reviews
07:53 STEP TEN: Make Decision
08:08 STEP ELEVEN: Check Perks of Booking Direct
08:31 STEP TWELVE: Maximizing Rewards / Cashback
10:11 FREE ACCOMMODATION IN EUROPE
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Wondering how to find the best hotels and accommodation options for your Europe trip? This video walks you through the step by step process for finding the best hotels in Europe, including tips for how to save money on hotels, how to use Booking.com to find hotel deals, and also how to find FREE accommodation and places to stay during your Europe trip.

[@HappytoWander]

*Hey everyone! Hope you find this video helpful.* Here's the written version of the guide in case you need it: happytowander.com/how-to-find-cheap-hotels-europe/ And let me know in the comments if there are any upcoming trips/stays you're excited for this year!

[@KarinsLens]

Coming from instagram and I didn't know you had KZbin channel! Love the straight to the point video and the tips. Thats how I have been searching for accommodations over the years succesfuly. Planning to visit Thailand for internship soon, really excited! 😊

[@daveandmindipettitt6731]

Thanks for the mention of Premier hotels as I just booked directly with them in Munich. Really enjoying your videos.

[@adarita305]

Your videos are amazing! You really do give great advice. Best wishes for a growing channel!

[@jameslaclair9265]

Christina - I'm playing catch-up on your videos so I'm a bit late on my comments. Your video is very helpful. Sometimes I'm not too sure where the best location to stay is, so I use higher hotel prices to zero in on the more desirable areas and work from there. I also appreciate your tips to assimilate the reviews into something meaningful. Keep up the great content.

[@zoemurillo6838]

THE best video I've seen on how to systemically choose the best hotel for me. Will be using this soon!

[@HappytoWander]

Ahh that’s so kind of you to say! So happy you found it helpful. Safe travels 🫶

[@ManleyWalker]

Very helpful video, Christina. Your feature triangle makes a lot of sense. I've also enjoyed your Christmas Market videos and I hope you'll do more of them in the future.

[@HappytoWander]

Thanks so much, Manley! Glad you found it helpful. I definitely hope to make more Christmas market videos in the future so stay tuned :)

[@user-rw9xu4qb9f]

Great video, thanks.

[@MercedesDiane]

I’m 48 and I still love hostels and do go out with my young hostel mates.

[@GoEurope2024]

Great youtube channel, very helpful website. Where can I find more info about travel package from Frankfurt? For ex: 3 day package to Amsterdam, 3 day to Paris, 7 day to Italy... Thanks

[@Susanneshares]

Thanks for all of the useful tips. Are there any specific hotel chains would you recommend for Europe that offer loyalty programs? Do you know of any hostels geared towards older travellers?

[@Magic_beans_]

There are a few chains of hostels, but most are independent, so specific recommendations would depend on where you’re going. I would say though as someone firmly in my 40s that age hasn’t been an issue. _Most_ of the travelers you’ll meet at hostels are 21-30, but 35+ folks are common enough and you’ll even meet a few seniors. Hostelling International has a special membership rate for people over 55, so canonically there’s no age limit or even expectation.

[@alexo3975]

in my opinion Google Maps has too many scam reviews becouse Google pretty often blocking bad reviews but never blocking good reviews. there are too many useless reviews because many companies are buying good reviews

[@9OClockRant]

I would e careful about exchanging work for free accommodation. Some countries will consider that “work” and would require some type of work visa. People could be refused entry with a ban to entry for a period. Then the person may have a hard time visiting other countries.