Hostels

The fun place to sleep

Hostels are the ideal place for meeting other travelers and getting a good night's sleep without breaking the bank. Hostels or youth hostels as they are also known, offer communal sleeping in a dormitory with other travelers, usually including a shared bathroom. Private rooms are often available if you're willing to pay a bit more. You can find a range of hostels dotted all over Europe's cities and often in smaller towns too.

Why stay in a hostel

Find out the benefits of staying at a youth hostel on a Eurail trip:

• Meet like-minded traveler´s from across the globe in an informal environment.
• Prices are usually considerably lower than hotels so you can keep spending on accommodation down to a minimum.
• Many hostels offer a full-equipped kitchen to cook your meals, which means you can save on eating out.
• Enjoy a range of facilities, such as bars and swimming pools, as well as city tours and excursions offered by some hostels.

One of the top online hostel booking engines is Hostelworld.com. They offer hostels throughout Europe, including B&B's.