Russian Far East
This basic and not terribly friendly place has three dorm rooms with lino floors and a shared kitchen. It's just one block east of the bus station and…
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Varna
Housed in a crumbling pale-blue building, the 'Naval Club' is something of a musty throwback to the days of the People's Republic, but the small rooms are…
Northern European Russia
Once a 19th-century inn, the Peterburgskaya Hostel is located in a large wooden building beside the monastery walls and its range of spartan rooms caters…
Belarus
The Luchyosa is a reformed Soviet hotel with comfy – if fairly standard – modern rooms in varying shades of brown. The service is good, but the location…
Bulgaria
Formerly known as the Panorama, this hillside hotel in the park above town has the most scenic location in Troyan, though its rooms could do with a…
Plovdiv
Only 200m from both Plovdiv's Yug bus terminal and the railway station, this small hotel might be basic, but it is a convenient spot if you're arriving in…
Cluj-Napoca
It's the location you're paying for with Meteor: the hotel stands on cafe-lined B-dul Eroilor, 250m from the main square. On our visit the rooms were…
Sofia
Friendly and professional travel agency that can book hotel rooms in Sofia and elsewhere, starting at around 50 lv. Can also assist in booking flights,…
Northern European Russia
Neat, clean shared rooms in the courtyard building across the street from the railway station. There are two twins and a triple, all of which can be…
Plovdiv
The name rather overstates its appeal, but Elite offers eight good-value rooms, scattered across four floors of a narrow building, just west of the Kapana…
Bulgaria
Complex Tryavna has a very central location, though it retains a dim 1970s vibe and rooms are unremarkable. There are two restaurants, a fitness centre, a…
Hvar Town
This four-star campground is located on a beautiful wooded bay 4km from town. There’s a gorgeous beach, a cafe, a restaurant and a volleyball court. You…
Transylvania
If you're arriving by car and want to dip in and out of Retezat National Park without resorting to barebones hiking huts, rooms at Pensiunea Iris have a…
Braşov
Though it looks forbidding, the marbled lobby of this business traveller and tour group favourite sets the tone for upmarket rooms with good views from…
Bulgaria
Virtually attached to the Dryanovo Monastery, this small hotel complex has a wing of 11 clean rooms and three apartments above a simple mehana (tavern).
Transylvania
Simple hiking huts at a spectacular 1480m altitude, with trails extending from the door. It's possible to reserve a space via SMS. Bring your own sleeping…
Bulgaria
Five hundred metres north of the historic complex lies this bare-bones guesthouse, which is a clean and convenient budget stop. Breakfast costs an extra 4…
Bulgaria
Overlooking Karlovo's monumental square and its popular cafes and restaurants, the Shterev enjoys a fine location, though its rooms are somewhat bland.
Cluj-Napoca
Up a steep residential lane north of town, the simple rooms at this family-run pension make a pleasant base away from the traffic of central Cluj.
Ruse
On a side street near the main square, the Splendid is a slightly old-fashioned place offering comfortable if somewhat dated rooms and facilities.
Korčula Island
A series of terraced plots leads down to a pretty pebbly beach at this little site, 6km west of Korčula Town. There's a small restaurant too.
Bulgaria
This bare-bones mountain hut, 200m northwest of the Madara rider on the main road, offers dorm beds geared towards hikers passing through.
Western Siberia
This compact hotel near the Vostok has somewhat run-down and anonymous rooms with shower booths. There are much better deals to be found.
Bulgaria
Rooms in this giant glassy structure, 10 minutes' walk from the square, are a little musty and faded, but they're decent value.
Western European Russia
Good for a budget rest, you'll find these rooms in the train station's left wing. Booking in advance costs R100 extra.
Russian Far East
These simple train station rooms are probably the best option for a quick visit. It’s an easy walk from the centre.
Transylvania
A simple, wood-lined hiking lodge 35km south of Haţeg, by the northwestern boundary of Retezat National Park.
Vis Island
The accommodation arm of the Navigator travel agency has dozens of luxurious villas on its books.
Wallachia
A good-value pension located directly across the street from the entrance to the Princely Court.
Russian Far East
A clean and basic option inside the train station if you need a break from sleeping on trains.
Western Siberia
If you get stuck in Tashtagol the ensuite resting rooms above the bus station are an option.
Moldova
Simple, clean rooms that are fairly priced. Air-con is in the en-suite 'lux' rooms only.
Central Montenegro
This simple guesthouse near Ostrog's Lower Monastery offers tidy single-sex dorm rooms.
Russian Far East
Comfy and clean dorm rooms in the train station. Shower available for nonguests (R150).
Transylvania
Simple hostel-style accommodation for hikers, and meals are available on request.
Western European Russia
Typical train-station digs; for stays over three days, prices go up by 50%.
Western European Russia
Typical train-station sleeps can be had here, on the second floor.
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