Cheap backpacking / cheap holiday: the bar inside one of the hostels I was in - BerlinIn this post I will cover:
- How to get to Berlin for cheap
- Cheap and free accomodation
- Eating cheaply
- Free tour of Berlin
- Making some quick cash legally
- How to stay longterm
- More ways to save money whilst travelling
After travelling since January 2009 through Europe and the Middle East, I can tell you that Berlin is easily my favourite city. Not just because of the strong, unashamed, non conformist mentality and uniqueness of the people, but also because you can experience it all at bargain prices!
Cheap and free accomodation
Prices keep going up and down depending on demand, so it is difficult/pointless for me to list them. You will more likely benefit from visiting Hostelbookers.com and comparing prices for yourself. The good thing about this booking site is that unlike its main competitor hostelworld.com, it doesn't charge a US$2 booking fee on top of the 10% deposit. A nice saving in itself.
I can say however that I have stayed at Generator hostel and I enjoyed it. Only problem is it is a bit out of town, but there is a nice bar in the hostel (pic above)
which generally means it is not a problem.