Berlin’s public transport system is extensive, user-friendly and reasonably reliable. It’s also not that expensive given its size and especially if compared with other large European cities like London or Paris. Types of Service There are four main types of transportation in the city of Berlin: the U-bahn (underground metro trains), the S-bahn (overground suburban…
Thanks to the Luxury Hostels revolution sweeping Europe and the rest of the world, hostels are no longer the place to grunge about whilst trying to save a few pennies. Some of the best luxury hostels have a cool social vibe combined with stylistic design elements typically seen in boutique hotels. They can have…
Year on year, the availability of free Wi-Fi across Paris has been growing and growing. Many parks offer it, as do a large number of cafés and some public spaces like the Centre Pompidou – this, of course, makes access to the all-knowing internet that much easier for a traveler. Admittedly, not everyone is on board…
Very excited to announce the very talented Camillo de Vivanco is joining the BudgetTraveller team as our Paris based expert. Born in London to an Italian mother…
Introduction: Welcome to Berlin I am proud to call Berlin my home and base for the last 6 years. As the second biggest city in the EU and the capital of Germany, you might think it would be an expensive place to visit, and of course, like any big city it can be, but it…
Champing? Bamping?!! Nightswapping? Warmshowers? Wwoofing? University Rooms? Does this sound like a bizarre academic adventure out of an adult fantasy novel, with a touch of James Herriot stirred in? You will be relieved and perhaps surprised to know that all these terms and more, relate to alternative, cool budget accommodation trends that you may, or may…
How much does it cost to visit Berlin? In the past there’s been a variety of ways of how people have measured the cost of visiting a city. The Economist, as you may remember, came up with the Big Mac Index to give you an idea of your purchasing power across different countries. The Post…
I love food. It is one very good reason to travel and see the world. Wherever I go, I always try and find the best streetfood. Food that has roots in the city or region. Sometimes I love a no nonsense, no frills restaurant. The most important thing for me and my guest writers is…
Berlin is one of the best cities in Europe for food. Despite the soaring price of accommodation, you can still enjoy Berlin on a budget. In this post, I have summarised the best cheap eats in Berlin. PS For more Berlin inspiration, checkout my guide to 29 free things to do in Berlin , How…
