Budget rooms with great views
STA Travel, the budget and youth tour operator have handpicked four great value hostels with views that money just can’t buy:
Hollywood International Hostel, Hollywood
A great place to spot a big star, the Hollywood International Hostel is located in the centre of Hollywood, with some of the rooms having views over the Walk of Fame, Mann’s Chinese theatre and the home of the Oscars, the Kodak theatre.
The hostel has a lounge with a big screen television showing nightly movies, a common room, with a pool table, cable television and internet access. Rooms start at £8.50 per night and include breakfast and airport pick-up. Book online at http://www.statravel.co.uk or 0871 230 8512.
St Christopher’s at the Winstons, Amsterdam
Soak up the sights of Amsterdam’s famous red light district, while enjoying a drink in the private garden of the St Christopher’s at the Winston. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this hostel’s 30 rooms and hallways have been designed by local artists and include a Billy the Kid room and a Tranquility room.
The hostel is part of the Winston art hotel and guests can enjoy the live music and DJs who play at the renowned Winston International nightclub in the hotel. Rooms at the St Christopher’s at the Winston cost from £13.50 per night including breakfast, towels and bed linen. Book online at http://www.statravel.co.uk/ or 0871 230 8512.
City Centre Youth Hostel, Beijing
Relax in your room and witness the chaos of one of the world’s busiest railway stations. The City Centre Youth hostel has rooms overlooking Beijing’s main train station, which is so busy that at times you can’t see the pavement.
The hostel has a 24 hour supermarket, a coffee lounge and traditional Chinese restaurants. The hotel is a perfect base to explore Beijing, as it is a short walk to Tiananmen Square and the Wanfujing shopping district.
Rooms start from £4 per night. Book online at http://www.statravel.co.uk/ or 0871 230 8512.
Fortuna Boat Hostel, Budapest
Enjoy an unrivalled view of the Danube from the Fortuna Boat Hostel, a hostel in a boat moored on the Danube close to St Margaret’s bridge in Budapest. Just a short walk to all the sights of Budapest, this unique hostel has 60 rooms - most with ensuite facilities.
On a clear day, the outdoor terrace is a great place to have a drink and watch the sun do down over Budapest. The hostel also has a pub and café on board.
Rooms start from £13.50 per night.Book online at http://www.statravel.co.uk or call 0871 230 8512.
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