The 15 best budget hotels around the world
- TEXT MIMI STAVE
Sightseeing, shopping, eating out – city trips are fun, but pricey. Economize on cash, not style in these great hotels
1
phranakorn nornlen, bangkok
Situated at the heart of Bangkok’s old city, this small hotel delights guests with its quirky details and pretty furnishings. Each room is different, and the hotel garden is a great place to unwind. | double from 66 Euro
2
daddy long legs, cape town
This hotel is situated on Long Street, the creative center of Cape Town. Its 13 rooms all have a tongue-in-cheek motto, like the fire-engine red “Emergency Room.” | double from 51 Euro
3
praktik bakery, barcelona
Sweet dreams: Wake up to the delicious scent of bread fresh from the oven – the rooms are located directly above a bakery. | double from 64 Euro
4
lloyd hotel, Amsterdam
For travelers of all stripes: The interior of this hotel in a former prison near downtown Amsterdam was created by over 50 designers. Choose from 1- to 5-star rooms. | double from 55 Euro
5
Hotel daniel, graz
In addition to the 24h espresso bar and four Vespas which guests can borrow (!), the highlight here in southern Austria is the breakfast – one of the best in town. | double from 64 Euro
6
Puro, danzig
Stepping back in time: The cozy design picks up on the look of the old docks and historic granaries in Gdansk, Poland. | double from 68 Euro
7
Mama Shelter, Istanbul
A rooftop terrace for the view, delicious French-Turkish specialties, stylish rooms … Mama is the best! | double from 75 Euro
8
the pavilion, phnom penh
This hotel in Cambodia offers all the heart could desire: a turquoise-blue swimming pool, an open-air bar and a spa. | double from 61 Euro
9
bridal tea house, hongkong
This boutique hotel chain has ten hotels across Hong Kong and Kowloon. The rooms are tiny, but stylish and the tea is wonderfully soothing. | double from 56 Euro
10
Michelberger, Berlin
The Michelberger Hotel feels rather like a super-sized living room. Located in a former factory, it is furnished with a stylish mixture of vintage finds and designer pieces. | double from 84 Euro
11
riad eden, marrakesh
The beautifully decorated Riad is close to Jemaa el Fna, the central square in Marrakesh. In the evening, the restaurant serves delicious Moroccan cuisine. | double from 49 Euro
12
pop hotel, buenos aires
Anyone looking for a place for their band to stay is spot on here: The 44 rooms have a cool design and there are plenty of hip cafes and restaurants close by. | double from 65 Euro
13
Hotel catedral, mexico city
The location at the heart of the Centro Histórico is unbeatable and the rooms on the top floors have a great view of the continent’s oldest and largest cathedral. | double from 66 Euro
14
toco, tokio
This hotel is furnished in the traditional Japanese style, with a purist, sensible decor. The bar serves sake and there are regular live concerts here. | double from 53 Euro
15
The Jane, New York
Built between 1906 and 1908 in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, the building was originally a sailors’ hotel. Maritime decorations and tiny, cabin-like rooms recall its history. Although located in a city boasting some of the world’s most expensive hotels, The Jane has reasonable prices. | double from 115 Euro