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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!:
Well, Amsterdam is very easy to get to from the airport; there’s a quick train about 4 times per hour that just costs a few US$. Also, with the Euro the way it is these days, it’s pretty cheap to get some good food. The best food in Amsterdam is of course Falaffel Dan’s, a standup joint a few blocks from the train station in the Jordaan. They also have a sit-down outlet near the Albert Cuyp market on Ferdinand Bolstraat. US$2.50 for all-you-can-eat (in one pita; you are free to nibble the falaffel balls and fixins’ out and re-fill it). The falaffel balls are fresh-made like you get in Syria and the salads are excellent. And the cheerful Israelis working there are bursting at the seams with smiles. miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
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My husband and I did a 24 hour trip to Brussels earlier this year. We flew BOS-JFK-BRU, arriving in BRU on Saturday morning. We saw the city (using public transit, of course), stayed at the Royal Windsor Hotel (gorgeous hotel with cheap weekend rates), and flew out on Sunday midday. While in Brussels we saw the atomium, mini Europe, the transport museum, and visited some shops (including Marks & Spencers!). A thoroughly enjoyable weekend. –Helen
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My husband and I did a 24 hour trip to Brussels earlier this year.
It’s true about Brussels–the train line to Centraal takes about 20 minutes, and the Grand Place, along with plenty of hotel choices, are within a few blocks. A great city for a quick stay, and also a good one (as with Amsterdam–and even London and Paris) if you simply arrange to stretch a normal connection on into a six or seven hour layover–most fares allow half a day or more layover and booking a later plane instead of the immediate connection. When the Euro comes in January, it will be all the easier!
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"Douglas W Hoyt" wrote – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!:
<SNIP Lisbon also has an airport bus. IIRC once you have paid the driver for your ticket (on the AIRPORT bus) it is valid for other bus journeys until the end of the day, so 11 am is a good time to arrive. I seem to remember that a valid bus ticket is also acceptable for the trams. A tram journey through the narrow winding streets is highly recommended. The Metropole hotel was a bit expensive at the equivalent of eighty pounds inc tax (June 2000), but the view to the Rossio square at the front was memorable.
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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!: Barcelona (airport): A remarkably easy location for short stays–a bus leaves often from the terminals direct to Placa Catalunya–it is cheap, and stops right at at the top of the Ramblas, where it is no more than a couple hundred metres walk to many hotels, and to instant immersion in the center of town–I’ve walked to the Hotel Continental (good value) and the Toledano (cheap but grotty) and both were incredibly handy–the train from the airport also goes to Placa Catalunya, but there are more levels and crowds to navigate through. London (Heathrow): The Piccadilly tube line runs from Heathrow to the center of town–the first stop with loads of accomodation within only a block or more is Earls Court (about 35 minutes from Heathrow)–the Rasool Court was cheap and only a block away from the Earls Court tube, which was handy after arriving on a 9pm flight to leave at 1pm the next day (though the walls were pretty thin!)–there are plenty more hotels near the Earls Court tube, though another option would be to take the tube from Heathrow a full hour to Picadilly and stay at the Regent Palace, which is right on Picadilly Circus, and has reasonable rates at an unbeatable location. Munich (Hbf train station): Schillerstrasse, one block south of the station, has loads of accomodation–the area has had a bad rap due to sleazy types hanging around in the past, but the area now looks and feels clean day and night–rooms facing the street can be noisy though–but it’s convenient! We stayed at Hotel Monaco, which was very friendly and efficient, but there are even cheaper options. Nice (train or plane): If there is an easier city to hang in, I can’t imagine what it is. From the airport the bus down the Promenade stops where hotels cluster. The Solara is only a block and one half in from the Promenade (and the beach), and it’s a remarkable value, with A/C and a prime location right on the pedestrian passage. Super convenient from the airport. I’ve stayed at the Felix too, which was o.k., and just as handy. From the train station, there are dozens of hotels within walking distance, but do yourself a favor and stay down near the water at the Solara or Felix, or perhaps the Harvey or Canada, which, if you are arriving by train, will involve taking the city bus a block or two from the main station. Paris (CDG airport): Paris by air from CDG is not and easy in/out proposition, but one very convenient option when I had loads of heavy luggage was to take the Air France bus from the terminal to the Arc de Triomphe. From there it was a three block walk to the Deux Acacias, which was a good budget hotel. I can’t imagine more ease and convenience (and better location) without either taking an exorbitant taxi or schlepping bags through the crowded labyrinths of RER and Metro stations. Rimini (train): There must be hundreds of hotels. We were really happy with the Esedra, which was two blocks from the beach, less than ten minutes from the station, and is postioned well before the miles and miles of commercial strip heading south. The Esedra was a $10 cab from the station, though if you are feeling good about the very cheap busses the virtually empty #7 leaves twice an hour and takes you right there in a few minutes. The #11 also gets you close, but the #11 (which plies the whole commercial strip) must win a prize for the most travelled commercial bus route on the face of the planet. You could write a book about how to manage to actually get ON the #11 bus. Once on the #11, you and the other sardines can amuse yourselves by watching the antics and agony of other hopefuls as the packed bus whizzes past without stopping. Rome (Termini train station): For a quick trip, the north-of-Termini and south-of-Termini areas are teeming with accomodation options that are easy stop-and-drop locations for the luggage before heading deeper into the center–Termini has had a bad reputation in the past, but our stay at the clean, bright 3-star air-conditioned Igea last July, (three blocks from the station) with $45 singles and $70 doubles, couldn’t have been more optimal (and we were there three nights). I’ve also stayed at the Pension Suisse, which is three stops on the Metro from Termini and then a walk up the Spanish Steps–but for price and convenience I’ll stay at Termini again. Venice (train station): The Cannaregio area near the Venice train station is simply not that bad–there are more romantic locations, but the convenience is great, and the rates are better than most places in Venice. Hotels Rossi and Dolomiti were both very easy and not unpleasant for one-star comfort. Can’t be beat if you have a 10pm arrival or a 7am train to catch.
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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!: Barcelona (airport): A remarkably easy location for short stays–a bus leaves often from the terminals direct to Placa Catalunya–it is cheap, and stops right at at the top of the Ramblas, where it is no more than a couple hundred metres walk to many hotels, and to instant immersion in the center of town–I’ve walked to the Hotel Continental (good value) and the Toledano (cheap but grotty) and both were incredibly handy–the train from the airport also goes to Placa Catalunya, but there are more levels and crowds to navigate through. London (Heathrow): The Piccadilly tube line runs from Heathrow to the center of town–the first stop with loads of accomodation within only a block or more is Earls Court (about 35 minutes from Heathrow)–the Rasool Court was cheap and only a block away from the Earls Court tube, which was handy after arriving on a 9pm flight to leave at 1pm the next day (though the walls were pretty thin!)–there are plenty more hotels near the Earls Court tube, though another option would be to take the tube from Heathrow a full hour to Picadilly and stay at the Regent Palace, which is right on Picadilly Circus, and has reasonable rates at an unbeatable location. Munich (Hbf train station): Schillerstrasse, one block south of the station, has loads of accomodation–the area has had a bad rap due to sleazy types hanging around in the past, but the area now looks and feels clean day and night–rooms facing the street can be noisy though–but it’s convenient! We stayed at Hotel Monaco, which was very friendly and efficient, but there are even cheaper options. Nice (train or plane): If there is an easier city to hang in, I can’t imagine what it is. From the airport the bus down the Promenade stops where hotels cluster. The Solara is only a block and one half in from the Promenade (and the beach), and it’s a remarkable value, with A/C and a prime location right on the pedestrian passage. Super convenient from the airport. I’ve stayed at the Felix too, which was o.k., and just as handy. From the train station, there are dozens of hotels within walking distance, but do yourself a favor and stay down near the water at the Solara or Felix, or perhaps the Harvey or Canada, which, if you are arriving by train, will involve taking the city bus a block or two from the main station. Paris (CDG airport): Paris by air from CDG is not and easy in/out proposition, but one very convenient option when I had loads of heavy luggage was to take the Air France bus from the terminal to the Arc de Triomphe. From there it was a three block walk to the Deux Acacias, which was a good budget hotel. I can’t imagine more ease and convenience (and better location) without either taking an exorbitant taxi or schlepping bags through the crowded labyrinths of RER and Metro stations. Rimini (train): There must be hundreds of hotels. We were really happy with the Esedra, which was two blocks from the beach, less than ten minutes from the station, and is postioned well before the miles and miles of commercial strip heading south. The Esedra was a $10 cab from the station, though if you are feeling good about the very cheap busses the virtually empty #7 leaves twice an hour and takes you right there in a few minutes. The #11 also gets you close, but the #11 (which plies the whole commercial strip) must win a prize for the most travelled commercial bus route on the face of the planet. You could write a book about how to manage to actually get ON the #11 bus. Once on the #11, you and the other sardines can amuse yourselves by watching the antics and agony of other hopefuls as the packed bus whizzes past without stopping. Rome (Termini train station): For a quick trip, the north-of-Termini and south-of-Termini areas are teeming with accomodation options that are easy stop-and-drop locations for the luggage before heading deeper into the center–Termini has had a bad reputation in the past, but our stay at the clean, bright 3-star air-conditioned Igea last July, (three blocks from the station) with $45 singles and $70 doubles, couldn’t have been more optimal (and we were there three nights). I’ve also stayed at the Pension Suisse, which is three stops on the Metro from Termini and then a walk up the Spanish Steps–but for price and convenience I’ll stay at Termini again. Venice (train station): The Cannaregio area near the Venice train station is simply not that bad–there are more romantic locations, but the convenience is great, and the rates are better than most places in Venice. Hotels Rossi and Dolomiti were both very easy and not unpleasant for one-star comfort. Can’t be beat if you have a 10pm arrival or a 7am train to catch.
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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!: Barcelona (airport): A remarkably easy location for short stays–a bus leaves often from the terminals direct to Placa Catalunya–it is cheap, and stops right at at the top of the Ramblas, where it is no more than a couple hundred metres walk to many hotels, and to instant immersion in the center of town–I’ve walked to the Hotel Continental (good value) and the Toledano (cheap but grotty) and both were incredibly handy–the train from the airport also goes to Placa Catalunya, but there are more levels and crowds to navigate through. London (Heathrow): The Piccadilly tube line runs from Heathrow to the center of town–the first stop with loads of accomodation within only a block or more is Earls Court (about 35 minutes from Heathrow)–the Rasool Court was cheap and only a block away from the Earls Court tube, which was handy after arriving on a 9pm flight to leave at 1pm the next day (though the walls were pretty thin!)–there are plenty more hotels near the Earls Court tube, though another option would be to take the tube from Heathrow a full hour to Picadilly and stay at the Regent Palace, which is right on Picadilly Circus, and has reasonable rates at an unbeatable location. Munich (Hbf train station): Schillerstrasse, one block south of the station, has loads of accomodation–the area has had a bad rap due to sleazy types hanging around in the past, but the area now looks and feels clean day and night–rooms facing the street can be noisy though–but it’s convenient! We stayed at Hotel Monaco, which was very friendly and efficient, but there are even cheaper options. Nice (train or plane): If there is an easier city to hang in, I can’t imagine what it is. From the airport the bus down the Promenade stops where hotels cluster. The Solara is only a block and one half in from the Promenade (and the beach), and it’s a remarkable value, with A/C and a prime location right on the pedestrian passage. Super convenient from the airport. I’ve stayed at the Felix too, which was o.k., and just as handy. From the train station, there are dozens of hotels within walking distance, but do yourself a favor and stay down near the water at the Solara or Felix, or perhaps the Harvey or Canada, which, if you are arriving by train, will involve taking the city bus a block or two from the main station. Paris (CDG airport): Paris by air from CDG is not and easy in/out proposition, but one very convenient option when I had loads of heavy luggage was to take the Air France bus from the terminal to the Arc de Triomphe. From there it was a three block walk to the Deux Acacias, which was a good budget hotel. I can’t imagine more ease and convenience (and better location) without either taking an exorbitant taxi or schlepping bags through the crowded labyrinths of RER and Metro stations. Rimini (train): There must be hundreds of hotels. We were really happy with the Esedra, which was two blocks from the beach, less than ten minutes from the station, and is postioned well before the miles and miles of commercial strip heading south. The Esedra was a $10 cab from the station, though if you are feeling good about the very cheap busses the virtually empty #7 leaves twice an hour and takes you right there in a few minutes. The #11 also gets you close, but the #11 (which plies the whole commercial strip) must win a prize for the most travelled commercial bus route on the face of the planet. You could write a book about how to manage to actually get ON the #11 bus. Once on the #11, you and the other sardines can amuse yourselves by watching the antics and agony of other hopefuls as the packed bus whizzes past without stopping. Rome (Termini train station): For a quick trip, the north-of-Termini and south-of-Termini areas are teeming with accomodation options that are easy stop-and-drop locations for the luggage before heading deeper into the center–Termini has had a bad reputation in the past, but our stay at the clean, bright 3-star air-conditioned Igea last July, (three blocks from the station) with $45 singles and $70 doubles, couldn’t have been more optimal (and we were there three nights). Venice (train station): The Cannaregio area near the Venice train station is simply not that bad–there are more romantic locations, but the convenience is great, and the rates are better than most places in Venice. Hotels Rossi and Dolomiti were both very easy and not unpleasant for one-star comfort. Can’t be beat if you have a 10pm arrival or a 7am train to catch. I’ve also stayed at the Pension Suisse, which is three stops on the Metro from Termini and then a walk up the Spanish Steps–but for price and convenience I’ll stay at Termini again.
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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!: Barcelona (airport): A remarkably easy location for short stays–a bus leaves often from the terminals direct to Placa Catalunya–it is cheap, and stops right at at the top of the Ramblas, where it is no more than a couple hundred metres walk to many hotels, and to instant immersion in the center of town–I’ve walked to the Hotel Continental (good value) and the Toledano (cheap but grotty) and both were incredibly handy–the train from the airport also goes to Placa Catalunya, but there are more levels and crowds to navigate through. London (Heathrow): The Piccadilly tube line runs from Heathrow to the center of town–the first stop with loads of accomodation within only a block or more is Earls Court (about 35 minutes from Heathrow)–the Rasool Court was cheap and only a block away from the Earls Court tube, which was handy after arriving on a 9pm flight to leave at 1pm the next day (though the walls were pretty thin!)–there are plenty more hotels near the Earls Court tube, though another option would be to take the tube from Heathrow a full hour to Picadilly and stay at the Regent Palace, which is right on Picadilly Circus, and has reasonable rates at an unbeatable location. Munich (Hbf train station): Schillerstrasse, one block south of the station, has loads of accomodation–the area has had a bad rap due to sleazy types hanging around in the past, but the area now looks and feels clean day and night–rooms facing the street can be noisy though–but it’s convenient! We stayed at Hotel Monaco, which was very friendly and efficient, but there are even cheaper options. Nice (train or plane): If there is an easier city to hang in, I can’t imagine what it is. From the airport the bus down the Promenade stops where hotels cluster. The Solara is only a block and one half in from the Promenade (and the beach), and it’s a remarkable value, with A/C and a prime location right on the pedestrian passage. Super convenient from the airport. I’ve stayed at the Felix too, which was o.k., and just as handy. From the train station, there are dozens of hotels within walking distance, but do yourself a favor and stay down near the water at the Solara or Felix, or perhaps the Harvey or Canada, which, if you are arriving by train, will involve taking the city bus a block or two from the main station. Paris (CDG airport): Paris by air from CDG is not and easy in/out proposition, but one very convenient option when I had loads of heavy luggage was to take the Air France bus from the terminal to the Arc de Triomphe. From there it was a three block walk to the Deux Acacias, which was a good budget hotel. I can’t imagine more ease and convenience (and better location) without either taking an exorbitant taxi or schlepping bags through the crowded labyrinths of RER and Metro stations. Rimini (train): There must be hundreds of hotels. We were really happy with the Esedra, which was two blocks from the beach, less than ten minutes from the station, and is postioned well before the miles and miles of commercial strip heading south. The Esedra was a $10 cab from the station, though if you are feeling good about the very cheap busses the virtually empty #7 leaves twice an hour and takes you right there in a few minutes. The #11 also gets you close, but the #11 (which plies the whole commercial strip) must win a prize for the most travelled commercial bus route on the face of the planet. You could write a book about how to manage to actually get ON the #11 bus. Once on the #11, you and the other sardines can amuse yourselves by watching the antics and agony of other hopefuls as the packed bus whizzes past without stopping. Rome (Termini train station): For a quick trip, the north-of-Termini and south-of-Termini areas are teeming with accomodation options that are easy stop-and-drop locations for the luggage before heading deeper into the center–Termini has had a bad reputation in the past, but our stay at the clean, bright 3-star air-conditioned Igea last July, (three blocks from the station) with $45 singles and $70 doubles, couldn’t have been more optimal (and we were there three nights). I’ve also stayed at the Pension Suisse, which is three stops on the Metro from Termini and then a walk up the Spanish Steps–but for price and convenience I’ll stay at Termini again. Venice (train station): The Cannaregio area near the Venice train station is simply not that bad–there are more romantic locations, but the convenience is great, and the rates are better than most places in Venice. Hotels Rossi and Dolomiti were both very easy and not unpleasant for one-star comfort. Can’t be beat if you have a 10pm arrival or a 7am train to catch.
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I have a trip coming up where I get into Lisbon at 11am and leave 1pm the next day. That next day I get into Amsterdam at 530pm and leave at 2pm the next day. Priorities for these days are: 1) maximized free time; 2) moderate comfort; and, 3) moderate cost. So it got me thinking that there must be time/cost accomodation (and transport) options that make European cities most easily ‘doable’ when time is very short. (And, personally, I don’t like to pay $20 for a cab if there is efficient public transport for $2). I’ll describe a couple good experiences, and I would be very grateful if others of you would describe yours–I would ESPECIALLY be grateful if your included Lisbon and Amsterdam!!!: Barcelona (airport): A remarkably easy location for short stays–a bus leaves often from the terminals direct to Placa Catalunya–it is cheap, and stops right at at the top of the Ramblas, where it is no more than a couple hundred metres walk to many hotels, and to instant immersion in the center of town–I’ve walked to the Hotel Continental (good value) and the Toledano (cheap but grotty) and both were incredibly handy–the train from the airport also goes to Placa Catalunya, but there are more levels and crowds to navigate through. London (Heathrow): The Piccadilly tube line runs from Heathrow to the center of town–the first stop with loads of accomodation within only a block or more is Earls Court (about 35 minutes from Heathrow)–the Rasool Court was cheap and only a block away from the Earls Court tube, which was handy after arriving on a 9pm flight to leave at 1pm the next day (though the walls were pretty thin!)–there are plenty more hotels near the Earls Court tube, though another option would be to take the tube from Heathrow a full hour to Picadilly and stay at the Regent Palace, which is right on Picadilly Circus, and has reasonable rates at an unbeatable location. Munich (Hbf train station): Schillerstrasse, one block south of the station, has loads of accomodation–the area has had a bad rap due to sleazy types hanging around in the past, but the area now looks and feels clean day and night–rooms facing the street can be noisy though–but it’s convenient! We stayed at Hotel Monaco, which was very friendly and efficient, but there are even cheaper options. Nice (train or plane): If there is an easier city to hang in, I can’t imagine what it is. From the airport the bus down the Promenade stops where hotels cluster. The Solara is only a block and one half in from the Promenade (and the beach), and it’s a remarkable value, with A/C and a prime location right on the pedestrian passage. Super convenient from the airport. I’ve stayed at the Felix too, which was o.k., and just as handy. From the train station, there are dozens of hotels within walking distance, but do yourself a favor and stay down near the water at the Solara or Felix, or perhaps the Harvey or Canada, which, if you are arriving by train, will involve taking the city bus a block or two from the main station. Paris (CDG airport): Paris by air from CDG is not and easy in/out proposition, but one very convenient option when I had loads of heavy luggage was to take the Air France bus from the terminal to the Arc de Triomphe. From there it was a three block walk to the Deux Acacias, which was a good budget hotel. I can’t imagine more ease and convenience (and better location) without either taking an exorbitant taxi or schlepping bags through the crowded labyrinths of RER and Metro stations. Rimini (train): There must be hundreds of hotels. We were really happy with the Esedra, which was two blocks from the beach, less than ten minutes from the station, and is postioned well before the miles and miles of commercial strip heading south. The Esedra was a $10 cab from the station, though if you are feeling good about the very cheap busses the virtually empty #7 leaves twice an hour and takes you right there in a few minutes. The #11 also gets you close, but the #11 (which plies the whole commercial strip) must win a prize for the most travelled commercial bus route on the face of the planet. You could write a book about how to manage to actually get ON the #11 bus. Once on the #11, you and the other sardines can amuse yourselves by watching the antics and agony of other hopefuls as the packed bus whizzes past without stopping. Rome (Termini train station): For a quick trip, the north-of-Termini and south-of-Termini areas are teeming with accomodation options that are easy stop-and-drop locations for the luggage before heading deeper into the center–Termini has had a bad reputation in the past, but our stay at the clean, bright 3-star air-conditioned Igea last July, (three blocks from the station) with $45 singles and $70 doubles, couldn’t have been more optimal (and we were there three nights). Venice (train station): The Cannaregio area near the Venice train station is simply not that bad–there are more romantic locations, but the convenience is great, and the rates are better than most places in Venice. Hotels Rossi and Dolomiti were both very easy and not unpleasant for one-star comfort. Can’t be beat if you have a 10pm arrival or a 7am train to catch. I’ve also stayed at the Pension Suisse, which is three stops on the Metro from Termini and then a walk up the Spanish Steps–but for price and convenience I’ll stay at Termini again.
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