Aberystwyth (Wales) is an essential stop along the Ceredigion coast
Maes-y-Môr, www.maesymor.co.uk
In Acapulco (Mexico) you can dine, wine and enjoy the sun all year round.
Misión, Calle Felipe Valle 12. Tel: 744 482 3643. Although the rooms are small, all has shower and plenty of hot water.
Suites Etel , Av. Pinzona 92. Tel: 744 482 2240. All accommodations sleep three here. One studio has a kitchenette.
Villas Ukae Kim , Av. Fuerza Aereo Mexicana 356. Tel: 744 460 2187. Large rooms with mosquito nets slung over double beds.
Akureyri (Iceland) is a pleasant town. It is an ideal base for trips to nearby fjords and offers some of the most picturesque attractions in the country.
Gula Villan, www.gulavillan.is
Nestled between three volcanoes, Antigua (Guatemala) is a gorgeous colonial town and its picturisque streets offer photo opportunities at every turn.
Jungle Party Hotal, www.junglepartyhostal.com
Black Cat Hostel, www.blackcatantigua.com
Hostel 5 , Click here 4 Ave North #33, Antigua. Tel: 02 7832 5462. Email: hostel.five@gmail.com. Run by friendly couple. Dorm USD8 with a hearty breakfast.
The Acropolis makes Athens the city of attraction when in Greece.
Athens international Youth Hostel, Victor hugo 16. Tel: 523 4170. Email: info2002yh@yahoo.com. ... spotless room, sleeps 2-4 people. To join, Euro 12.50. Daily stamps Euro 2.05.
Student & Travellers' Inn, Kydathineon 16. Tel: 21 0324 4808. Email: students-inn@ath.forthnet.gr. Dorm Euro 18. S/D w/shared bath Euro 32/42. Has internet access.
Marble House Pension, Zini 35A. Tel: 21 0923 4058. S/D w/bath Euro 32/41. Has bar fridge, ceiling fan and safety box.
The history of Sri Lanka is essentially the history of Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka). It is one of the greatest monastic cities in the world and it has 1,000 plus years of history buried here.
Milano Tourist Rest Hostel, www.milanotouristrest.com
Hotel Shalini, www.hotelshalini.lk
Rivalling the temples of Angkor, Bagan's (Myanmar) brilliance is in the wonderful collective views of stupa upon stupa dotting the plain as far as the eyes could see.
Bagan Princess Hotel, www.baganprincesshotel.com
Kumudara Bagan, www.kumudara-bagan.com
 
Bali (Indonesia) is small, exquisite, and magical and it's one of the top tourist's destinations from around the world.
Nicks Hotel Ubud, www.nickshotels-ubud.com
Sri Bungalows, www.sribungalows.com
Sri Ratih Cottages, www.sriratihcottages.com
Dana Guesthouse Bali, www.dana-guesthouse.webs.com
Barcelona's (Spain) transcendent modernist architecture has attracted tourists from all over the world.
Youth Hostel Kabul, Plaça Reial 17. Tel: 93 318 51 90. Dorm Euro 12-18. No curfew and party atmosphere.
Hostal Maldà, Carrer del Pi 5. Tel: 93317 30 02. S/D Euro 9/18. Cosy rooms.
Pensión Mari-Luz, Carrer del Palau 4. Tel: 93 317 34 63. Bed Euro 12-15. Double Euro 36-40. Bright and sociable.
Hostal Levante, www.hostallevante.com
Hostal Fontanella, Via Laietana 71. Tel: 93 317 59 43. S/D Euro 26/41. W/bath Euro 32/55. Warm, immaculate place.
Battambang (Cambodia) is a small city famous for its bamboo train but it does has one of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country.
International Hotel, 38-42, Road 2, Sangkat Svaypor. Email: internationalhotel.btb@gmail.com Double bedroom with a/c USD12. Clean and nice. Click here.
Paris Hotel, Street No 3 Battambang Province. Double bedroom with a/c USD10 but place is a bit outdated. Click here.
 
Belfast (Ireland) was one plagued by violence in the 80s, but today it is in a constant state of flux as redevelopment continues apace.
The Belfast Linen House, www.belfasthostel.com
Travelodge, www.travelodge.ie
Vagabonds, www.vagabondsbelfast.com
Berlin (Germany) has such a diverse population that it shows no sign of slowing down its rapid, self-motivated reinvention.
Corner Hostel, Driesener Strasse 17 Email: corner-hostel@t-online.de 4 bed private with shared bathrom USD20. Clean and nice although it was a bit too far to the city center. Click here.
The Sunflower Hostel, Helsingforser Str. 17 Tel: 030-44044250 Beds start from USD15. S/D USD45/55 Email: hostel@sunflower-hostel.de
U inn Berlin Hostel, Finostrasse 36, Friedrichshain Email: info@uinnberlinhostel.com mixed dorm starts at USD20. Linen is mandatory at Euro2 per person. Breakfast is not included.
Generator Hostel Berlin, www.generatorhostels.com
Birmingham (England) is the 'Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution', and today, it hosts 80% of all trade exhihibitons in the country.
Hatters Hostels, www.hattersgroup.com
Birmingham Central Backpackers, www.birminghamcentralbackpackers.com Voted one of the best hostels in England for a reason. Check it out!
Park Hotel Birmingham, www.parkhotel-birmingham.co.uk
Bledec Hostel, Grajska cesta 17. Tel: 574 52 50. Beds Euro 17-19 including breakfast.
To find a private room, Kompas, Ljubljanska cesta 4 is your best place to go. Tel: 574 15 15.
Email: kompas.bled@siol.net
Bodrum (Turkey) was the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus that was tragically destroyed by an earthquake in the Middle Ages, today it is one of the most friendly resort towns in Turkey.
Merhaba Hotel, www.merhabaotel.com
Hotel Kalender, www.hotelkalender.com
Bogota (Colombia) is a city with Spanish, English and Indian influences where the old and new standing side by side. It owns the largest moorland in the world, and it is the third highest city in South America.
Algeria's Hostel, www.algeriashostel.com
La Pinta, www.lapinta.com.co
82hostel, www.82hostel.com
 
 
 
 
Bonn (Germany)is the birthplace of Beethoven, has a lovely riverside setting and a nostalgic flair of the old government quarter.
Max Hostel, www.max-hostel.de
Piata Sfatului is Brasov (Romania) finest central square in the country with baroque facades and outdoor cafes.
Elvis' Villa Brasov, www.elvisvilla.ro
Hotel Postãvarul, Str Politechnicii 2. Tel: 144 330. S/D/T US$14/20/30. Clean and good value.
Kismet Dao Hostel, www.kismetdao.com Click for picture
Bristol (England) has long been rich in seafaring traditions, and it does have a colorful harbor life.
YHA Bristol Hostel, www.yha.org.uk
Forge Accommodation Guesthouse, www.forgeaccommodation.co.uk
Bucharest (Romania)has a smooth Parisian flavor with tree-lined boulevards and pompous public monuments, enjoy best in spring and summer.
Elvis' Villa Bucharest, www.elvisvilla.ro
Hotel Marna, Str Buzesti 3. Tel: 212 83 66. Email: marna@xnet.ro. S/D/T w/shared bath US$ 12/20/30.
Tache Hostel, Str Madrid nr 6. Tel: 414 09 82. Click here. Email: tacheshostel@gmail.com. A 4-bed room is $10 (30 lei).
Budapest (Hungary) is one of the most delightful cities in Europe to visit.
The Back Pack Guesthouse, www.backpackbudapest.hu
Martos Hostel, XI Sztoczek utca 5-7. Tel: 209 4883. Email: reception@hotel.martos.bme.hu S/D&T 3,500/2200 Ft. Few minutes walk from Petoli Bridge.
Red Bus Hostel, V Semmelweiss utca 14. Tel: 266 0136. Email: redbusbudapest@hotmail.com Dorm 2,700Ft. Single 6,000/7,000 Ft (winter/summer). Large airy room with modern kitchen.
Bursa (Turkey) is famous for its thermal springs in the suburb of Çekirge.
Boyugüzel Termal Otel, Selvi Sokak. Tel: 233 9999. S/D w/shower US$20/30. This include a 30min mineral bath.
Otel Günes, Inebey Caddesi 75. Tel: 222 1404. S/D w/shower US$5/8. Clean & simple old wood building rooms.
Hotel Çesmeli, Gümüsçeken Caddesi 6. Tel; 224 1511. S/D w/shower US$ 19/30. Friendly, quiet and clean.
Busan, formerly spelled Pusan (South Korea) is the fifth largest port in the world. It housed the world's largest departmental store and Lotte Super Tower, the third tallest building in the world.
Indy House, www.indybusan.com
Pusan Hostel, www.pusanhostel.com
Pusan Inn Motel, 1200-14 Choryang-dong Jung gu. Tel: 051 63 5505. Offers double private only at USD15 per person.
The ancient ruins in Butrint (Albania) is part of a 29sq km national park. It's a must. **700 lekê. Open 8 am - 7.30pm.**
Hotel Lili, Lagja No. 3. Tel: 37 64. S/D 3,000/5,000 leke. All rooms have fridge, fan and tv.
Cambridge (England) is one of Britain's ancient seats of learning with an impressive list of graduates such as Isaac Newton, Virginia Woolf, and Stephen Hawking.
YHA Cambridge Hostel, www.yha.org.uk
The Ark Bed & Breakfast, www.arkbb.co.uk
Cancun (Mexico) is a resort literally carved out of the jungle.
Hotel El Rey del Caribe , www.reycaribe.com
Hotel Margaritas , www.margaritascancun.com
Hotel Tankah, Av. Tankah, Lotes 69 aand 70, Sm 24. Tel: 998 884 4446. Simple basic rooms with cable TV.
Mexico Hostels , Calle Palmera 30, Sm 23. Tel: 998 887 0191. It's cheap, clean but cramped. www.mexicohostels.com
Cardiff (Wales) is Europe's youngest capital city. The main attraction is its vast acres of parkland.
The River House Backpackers, www.riverhousebackpackers.com
NosDa, www.nosda.co.uk this is a bit pricey but it's worth it.
Cartagena (Colombia) is named after Cartagena in Spain. It was designated UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its colonial walled city and fortress which are both well-preserved.
Amber Hostel, www.amberhostelcartagena.blogspot.com Click for picture
Hostel Papaya Getsemani, www.hostalpapaya.com
One Day Hostel, Calle 26 # 10C-67, Cartagena . Tel: +57 317 2659109. Definitely value for money.
Casablanca (Morocco) is a cosmopolitan city with heavy influence from the west especially French.
Hótel Miramar, 22 Rue LéonL'Africin. Tel: 310308. S/D Dh 62/76. Shower Dh 6.
Hótel Colbert, 38 Rue Chaoui. Tel: 314241. Dh 68/83. Showers Dh 10.
Hótel du Palais, 68 Rue Fahrat Hachad. Tel: 276121. S/D Dh 140/200. Has hot shower.
Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic) was listed under UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1992. Stay 2 or 3 days and you see why.
Usneka, www.pingi.cz
Travellers' Hostel, www.travellers.cz
Chihuahua City (Mexico) is is a city known for its revolutionary nature.
Hotel San Francisco , www.hotelsanfrancisco.com.mx
Posada Tierra Blanca , Niños Héroes 102. Tel: 614 415 0000. Nice and less expensive motel-style accommodation.
Chitré (Panama) is one of the earliest Spanish settlement, and it is a springboard for many tourists whp want to explore the peninsula.
Hotel Bali Panama, www.hotelbalipanama.com Click here for picture
 
Cologne (Germany) is like a three-dimensional textbook with ancient Roman wall, medieval churches side by side with avant-garde museums and concert halls.
404 Hostel , www.404-hostel.de
Black sheep Hostel, www.blacksheephostel.com
Weltempfanger Cologne, www.koeln-hostel.de
Colombo (Sri Lanka) offers an insight mixture of Asian anarchy with colonial charm and modern chic boutiques and cafes next to local stores and coffee shops.
Hotel Clarion, www.clarionlk.com
Tropic Inn, www.tropicinn.com
Hornbill Home Hostel, No 21A, Fernando Gardens, Dehiwala. Single private is only USD15 but it's a bit too far though.
Mohan Jayaratne Private Accommodation, Click here No 70, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Punchi Borella. Tel: 2695665. Email: indcom@sltnek.lk
Hotel Sunshine, No 5A, Shrubbery Gardens. Tel: 4517676. Email: sunshine.shrubbery@gmail.com Click here
Cork City (Ireland) is the former 'Rebel City' of Ireland. It is now getting a cultural reputation that rivals Dublin.
Sheila's Hostel, www.sheilashostel.ie
Bru Bar & Hostel, www.bruhostel.com
Dambulla (Sri Lanka) stands between Kandy, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa,is famous for its remarkable cave temples, masterpieces of the Sinhalese Buddhist.
MPS Village Hotel, www.mpsdambulla.com All rooms are twin private here.
Delphi (Greece) is another city worth visiting for its ancient site, the Temple of Apollo.
Hotel Tholos, Apolonos 31. Tel: 2265 082 268. S/D w/bath Euro 15/30. Good value w/air conditioner.
Hotel Parnassos, Vasileon Pavlou & Frederikis 32. Tel: 2265 082 321. S/D Euro 30/38 including breakfast.
Denpasar (Indonesia) has one of the busiest and biggest markets in Indonesia. Despite its tree-lined streets and pleasant gardens, traffic and pollution are still problematic here.
Swastika Bungalows, www.swastika-bungalows.com Twin private is USD20 per person inclding breakfast
Legian Village Hotel, www.legianvillagehotel.com This is a new hotel, please send us your feedback
Ari Putri Hotel,www.ariputrihotel.com
Dublin (Ireland) is not as sexy or as sultry as other European capitals but its soul and sociability makes it the most charismatic of capitals.
Gogartys, www.gogartys.ie Pretty nice hostel with reasonable price. Click here.
Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel, www.barnacles.ie
Abraham House, www.abraham-house.ie
Dubrovnik (Croatia) has enchanting and mesmerising coastline for beach lovers in the summer.
YHA Hostel, Bana Josipa Jelacica 17. Tel: 423 241. A party place.
Begnovic Boarding House, Primorska 17. Tel: 435 191. Room at 100KN per person w/shared bath.
Hotel Zagreb, Tel: 436 146. S/D 307/510KN. Room has traditional European flavor.
Pivate room Tel: 098 765 353 (ask for Katija Perak). Single bed €20 with full kitchen. Very nice. It's a long walk to Old Town but you can take a bus from the bus station which is near. Click here.
Durrës (Albania) is an ancient city with impressive archaeological sites to see.
B&B Tedeschini, Dom Nikoll Kaçorri 5. Tel: 24 343. Email: ipmcrsp@icc.al.eu.org One of the best. US$ 15.
Green Villa, Tel: 60 345. Email: bendushi_2001@yahoo.com 16 rooms with private facilities. S/D US$ 20/40.
 
Düsseldorf (Germany) dazzles with boundary-pushing architecture, zinging nightlife and an art scene that rivals many larger cities.
Backpackers Duesseldorf, www.backpackers-germany.de Dorm starts at USD22. Breakfast is included.
A & O Dusseldorf Haupbahnhof, Hostel, www.aohostels.com
Hotel Hillesheim, www.hotel-hillesheim.de Prices are slightly higher than hostel standard, but worth the price you'll be paying.
Eger (Hungary) is a lovely baroque city full of historic buildings.
Tourist Motel, Mekcsey István utca 2. Tel: 411 101. S/D/T 3,000/5,000/6,000 Ft w/shared bath. Very clean. Breakfast is 500 Ft extra.
Egertourist can arrange private rooms for between 2100Ft and 2500Ft a nite. Tel: 510 270
Everybody come to (Selcuk) & Ephesus (Turkey) to see the Roman ruins there.
Homeros Pension, Asmali Sokak 17. Tel: 892 3995. Simple rooms starts at US$7 per person.
Otel Kalehan, next to a Shell station. Tel: 892 6154. S/D w/shower US$30/50. Pleasant room.