Source: Pixabay One of the joys of travelling in Samarkand is that it remains remarkably affordable. Family-run guesthouses, small bed and breakfasts and budget hostels are scattered across the city,

Source: Pixabay Sanliurfa is an easy city for travellers on a budget, with a good choice of affordable guesthouses, boutique stays in restored old houses, and simple hotels close to

Source: Pixabay Santiago de Compostela is built for pilgrims, so it is well supplied with budget places to sleep – from simple hostels (albergues) catering to walkers fresh off the

Staying near Sapporo Station or Odori puts you in the most convenient part of the city, with direct subway and train links, the airport bus, and Odori Park’s sights and

Staying in Susukino puts you in the middle of Sapporo’s dining and nightlife, with ramen alleys, izakaya and bars all around. It is ideal for night owls and food lovers,

The Ichibancho and Kokubuncho districts form the lively downtown core of Sendai, a short walk from the station along the green Jozenji-dori. Ichibancho is the shopping-arcade heart of the city,

Sendai Station is the city’s main hub, served by the Shinkansen, local lines, and the Loople sightseeing bus, making it the most convenient base for both exploring Sendai and travelling

Sergiev Posad is a compact town, and the great majority of its hotels sit within easy walking distance of the Trinity Lavra — in many cases with the domes visible

For a more traditional experience, Hida-Takayama is dotted with ryokan and onsen hotels where you can soak in hot-spring baths and enjoy Hida-beef kaiseki dinners. These stays cost more than

Staying near Takayama Station and the old town is the most convenient choice for most visitors. You are within an easy walk of Sanmachi, the morning markets and the bus