Budget hotels 'great for shoestring travelling'
Thursday, January 22, 2009People aiming to travel for less this year should consider staying in a budget hotel at their destination.
This is according to Shakila Ahmed, spokesperson for Travelodge, who said many people are doing this in order to conserve money for more interesting things such as excursions.
She pointed out that ditching the five-star resort for cheaper accommodation will give travellers a "substantial saving" and that this does not mean compromising on key factors such as cleanliness.
"If you just want a clean comfortable room for a good night's sleep then budget hotels [are] a way forward," Ms Ahmed commented.
For those looking for a European destination with good budget hotels, Lisbon might be an option.
The Canadian Press suggests that the Portuguese capital offers basic accommodation including traditional pensoes, as well as cheap restaurants and plenty of things to do.
In fact, the publication points out, eating out in the city can be almost as cheap as eating in.
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