Travel, Leisure and Recreation

Spain travel deals often take travelers to the Costa del Sol beach, with its generic souvenir shops and surf culture. Yet there is much to see in Spain beyond the touristy beaches. Secluded stretches of sand can be discovered along the Costa de la Luz in the south, on the Balearic Islands in the north or on the Costa Brava. Despite its metropolitan status, you can find an inexpensive Madrid hotel in the nation’s capital, home to world-class museums, galleries, parks, markets and monuments. Barcelona is much like a second capital, with all its breathtaking Gothic architecture, thriving nightclubs and relics of its historic past. Cheap hotels abound in Spain — if you know where to look.

One of Madrid’s cheap hotels, Hostal Armesto, goes for around $73/night and offers six rooms in a classic 19th-century building of the Huertas neighborhood. You’ll enjoy three museums, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. Though Madrid isn’t known for its quiet nights, the early-to-bed/early-to-rise crowd will appreciate this hostel’s location down a strangely quiet residential street. The bedrooms have tiled floors, wrought-iron beds and vintage style bathrooms. The rear rooms also overlook a beautiful Spanish garden. You can book your room at www.hostalarmesto.com.

For the ultimate in Madrid cheap hotels, check out the hostels, which start at $19/night, at www.hostelworld.com. Staying in a hostel is typically a little more adventurous. Youthful travelers arrive ready to meet new people and embark upon exciting adventures. Many of the rooms are dormitory-style, so you’re sharing with strangers, albeit easygoing and pleasant strangers. Down in the lobby, you’ll be able to mingle with other guests easily, as everyone is quick to share a story, ask what your travel plan entails and offer a few travel tips. A hostel will also arrange activities and day trips to help facilitate even more social interaction. You can try affordable places like The Cat’s Hostel, Residencia Bulls, Hostal Metropol, United World International Hostel, Mad Hostel or the International Hostel Posada de Huerta.

If you’re looking for cheap hotels in Barcelona, then you’ll find a number of lodges for under $100 at www.venere.com. Hotel Atenea, for example, enjoys high guest ratings for its delicious breakfast buffet, its simple modern decor and its business travel facilities. The location is also convenient for business professionals because it’s located right in the business district, although it is also not far from football stadiums, beaches and shopping districts. If you’re looking for someplace close to the airport, you might like Hotel Porta Barcelona, a three-star hotel that is just 10 minutes from your flights, but also close to tourist destinations like Gaud�’s buildings La Pedrera and Casa Batll�.

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