Fès is the oldest imperial city, widely seen as the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco.
| Youth Hostel, 18 Rue Abdeslam Serghini. Tel: 624085. Dorm bed Dh45 (non-member Dh50). Double Dh 55 (non-member Dh60). Including breakfast. |
| Hotel du Jardin Publique, around Bab Bou Jeloud. Tel: 633086. S/D Dh40/60. Large, clean room. |
| Hotel Cascade, around Ban Bou Jeloud. Tel: 638442. S/D Dh50/100. Popular but can be noisy. |
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Florence (Italy) is beautiful with an artistic heritage unrivalled anywhere else in the world.
| Ostello Archi Rossi, Via Faenza 94r. Tel: 055 29 08 04. Dorm bed Euro 16. Good value. |
| Ostello Santa Monaca, Via Santa Monaca 6. Tel: 055 26 83 38. Dorm bed Euro 16. |
| Albergo Azzi, Via faenza 56. Tel: 055 21 38 06. S w/out bath Euro 42. D/w and w/out bath Euro 78/62. |
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| Frankfurt (Germany) is home to one of Europe's largest stock exchanges. It also hosts a string of major trade events including the world's largest book fair.
A cosy city with deep historical roots,Fredrikstad is home to one of the best preserved fortress towns in Scandinavia.
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| Gdañsk (Poland) is the port and shipbuilding centre along the Baltic Coast.
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Göreme (Turkey) has an amazing landscape, with it the underground cities of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu.
| Shoestring Cave Pension. Tel: 271 2450. Simple pleasant cave room. |
| Cave Hotel Melek. Tel: 271 2463. Clean simple rock cut room. Double US$10. With shower US$16. |
| Ottoman House. Tel: 271 2616. Luxury room at affordable price. US$15 with shower. |
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Granada (Spain) has one of the most magnificent buildings on the continent - the Alhambra.
| Hostal Britz, Cuesta de Gomérez 1. Tel: 958 22 36 52. S/D Euro 17/27. Comfortable. |
| Hotel Los Tilos, Plaza Bib-Rambla. Tel: 958 26 67 12. S/D with bath and breakfast Euro 41/62. Superb view. |
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Guanajuato is the most prominent silver-mining city in Mexico at one time.
| Hotel Socavón, Calle de la Alóndiga 41A. Tel: 473 732 6666. Nice small rooms with basic furnishing. |
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| Guatemala City (Guatemala) is the cultural city of the country where the artists mostly live and work here. |
Hotel El Aeropuerto,Click here 15 Calle A 7-32, Zona 13 Aurora 1. Tel: 2385 8400. Email: ricardorueda@mac.com. Very basic rooms. Not recommended unless you want a place that is near the airport. |
| Hotel San Martin, 16a Calle 7-65. Tel: 2238 0319. Nothing fancy but good value. Room w and w/o bathroom USD9/7. |
| Patricia's Guest House, 19 Calle 10-65. Tel: 2261 4251. Relaxed and comfortable family house. Rooms starts at USD12 per person. |
| Gyeong-ju (South Korea) is known as 'the museum without walls', it holds more tombs, pagodas, and temples than any other cities in the country. |
| Gyeong-ju Park Tourist Hotel, 170-1, Noseo-dong. No single rooms available at this location. |
Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) has a mystical scenery with thousands of limestone islands jutting out of the emarald sea in bizarre shapes.
| Halong Hotel, Halong, Bai Chay. Tel: 33 384 6320. Highly rated with rate starts from USD10. |
| Maxim, 3K Ly Tu Trong. Tel: 31 746 540. Email: maximhotelvn@yahoo.com. Well-equipped rooms, with satellite tv, a/c, and phones. Rate starts at USD10. |
| Thang Nam, 57 Dien Bien Phu. Tel: 31 747 216. Clean basic rooms for under USD15. |
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| Hamburg's (Germany) dynamism, multiculturalism and its infamous redlight district, Reeperbahn, all arise from its maritime history.
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| Hania (Greece) is the old capital of Crete. Idyllic beaches and glorious mountain interior. |
| Pension Fidias, Sarpaki 6. Tel: 2821 052 494. Dorm/D/T Euro 8/15/21. Good budget choice. |
| Ifigenia II, Angelou 18. Tel: 2821 094 357. Double Euro 35-40. Exciting eccentric rooms. |
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| Hanoi (Vietnam) is the only city that retains its ancient, merchants' quarter with tangle of streets and teeming traffic known as the Old Quarter.
Havana (Cuba) is becoming a popular destination for the Americans since Obama adminstration eased traveling ban to the country. Decayed Spanish architectures and colorful old American cars are two most iconic sights that should not be missed.
Helsinski (Finland), is known as the "Daughter of the Baltics" offers a lot to see, to do and to experience to visitors from all over the world. |
| Hostel Erottajanpuisto, www.erottajanpuisto.com Click for picture |
| Stadion Hostel, http://en.stadionhostel.fi |
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| Hveragerði (Iceland) is a charming town with greenhouses, which are heated by the hot water from the volcanic hot springs. |
| Hotel Ork, www.hotelork.is Click for picture |
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| Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), still known as Saigon to its inhabitants. For tourists, the American War is their primary frame of reference with lots of historical hot spots. |
| Hotel 211, 211-213 Pham Ngu Lao. Email:hotelduy@hotmail.com. Competitive priced. |
| Mogambo Guesthouse, 20 Bis Thi Sach, Dist 1. Tel:08 3825 1311. Small but restaurant is popular with those in the know. |
| Spring Hotel, 44-46 Le Thanh Ton, Dist 1. Tel: 08 3829 7362. Good location at reasonable rates. |
| Hoi An (Vietnam) was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1999 has a rich architectural fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European influences dating back in the 16th century. |
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| Cua Dai Hotel, 18A Cua Dai Road. Tel: 510 386 2231. Good value, family run hotel with 26 rooms. |
Sanh Hien Guesthouse, 7 Nguyen TThi Minh Khai. Tel: 510 863 631. Basic rooms with fans and shared bathrooms. Rates under USD10.
| Hong Kong (SAR of PRC) is often described as the "East meets West" has an expansive vertical skyline and deep natural harbor. It is also the gateway to mainland China. |
| Apple Hostel, B3, 10/fl., Block B, Chungking Mansions Tsim Sha Tsui, 36-44 Nathan Road, Kowloon. Tel: 2369 9802. Basic facilities - with a/c and shared bathroom. Double is USD40. Room is very small. Email:applehostelhk@yahoo.com.hk Click here |
| Panda's Hostel, www.pandashostel.com |
| New Peking Guest House, A1 12/F Block A Chung King Mansion, Yau Tsim Mong District (Tsim Sha Tsui) Kowloon. Tel: 2723 8320. Single twin private starts at USD60. |
| Check Inn HK, 3/F, Kwong Wah Mansion, 269-273 Hennessy Road,Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Tel: 2955 0175. Dorm starts at USD30 |
| Incheon (South Korea) is a great day trip from Seoul. It has a nice waterfront area with amusement rides and it offers different foods not served in many parts of the country.
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| Inle Lake (Myanmar) is a beautiful lake surrounded by the misty Shan mountains and populated by floating communities famous for their one-leg rowing technique. |
| Paradise Hotel, www.inleparadise.com |
| Hupin Hotel, www.hupinhotelmyanmar.com |
| Golden Island Cottages, www.gicmyanmar.com |
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Ipoh (Malaysia) is one of the main cities in the country due to the booming tin mining industry in early 19th century.
Today, the city is famous for its local cuisines.
| Shanghai Hotel, 87 Jalan Mustapaha Al-Bakri. Tel: 05 2412070. Twin private is USD7. Pretty decent. |
Formerly Constantinople ,Istanbul (Turkey) is a shopper's paradise.
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| Istanbul (Turkey), the city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures and modern sky-scrappers is both mesmerizing and bewildering. |
| Interfly Europe-Hostel, Iskenderpasa Mah. Ahmediye Cad, Haci Salih Efendi Sok. No:6. Email: hostel@interfly.com.tr. Pretty decent hostel. Click for picture. |
| lstanbul Sydney Hostel, www.istanbulsydneyhostel.com |
| EastWest Hostel, www.eastwesthostel.com |
| Cheers Midtown Hostel, www.cheersmidtown.com |
| As the capital, Jakarta (Indonesia) is the most populous city in the country and Southeast Asia. It is a Pandora's box, filled with unexpected gems. |
| Bangka Bed and Breakfast, www.bangka-bnb.com |
| Jakarta Bed and Breakfast Hostel, www.jakartabedandbreakfast.com |
| Hotel Ibis Jakarta Tamarin, www.ibishotel.com |
| Jejudo (South Korea) is the country's holiday and honeymoon island with the most spectacular volcanic landscapes. |
| Island Guesthouse, www.islandguesthouse.kr |
| Jeju Hiking Inn, www.hikinginn.com |