European Travel Skills: Sorting Through Hotel Options

Many travelers opt for the big, international class hotels outside the historic center. While very comfortable, these hotels build a wall between you and the people and culture you traveled so far to experience. Europe's big cities still have well-located, characteristic hotels at an affordable price.

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