Hostels France & Italy, 2nd: The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide [Paperback]

Paul Karr (Author), Martha Coombs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001 | Series: Hostels Series

Whether you're looking to party or looking for a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, this guide will get you exactly where you want to go. The authors tell it like it is with their at-a-glance rating system and candid descriptions. Entries include their opinions on cleanliness, hospitality, party potential, favorite hostels, what to do and see in the area, and especially good bargains. They'll also tell you which hostels provide "extras" like Internet access, kitchen and laundry facilities, bike rentals and more.

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Whether you're looking to party or looking for a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, this guide will get you exactly where you want to go. The authors tell it like it is with their at-a-glance rating system and candid descriptions. Entries include their opinions on cleanliness, hospitality, party potential, favorite hostels, what to do and see in the area, and especially good bargains. They'll also tell you which hostels provide 'extras' like Internet access, kitchen and laundry facilities, bike rentals and more. (4 3/4 x 8 1/2, 336 pages, maps, b&w photos, icons)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762708697
• ISBN-13: 978-0762708697
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,300,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hostels France & Italy, July 31, 2000

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S Knights - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hostels France & Italy: The Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide (Paperback)

This hosteling guide is well-organized with accurate descriptions of each hostel. It includes ratings on noise, cleanliness, safety and available facilities of each hostel. It is excellent for both first time hostellers and experienced travellers alike.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, but needs a little more depth to it, October 2, 2001

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Joesph A Bruna Jr (The Valley of Sillicon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hostels France & Italy: The Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide (Paperback)

A good basic book to keep with you if your travel with out much planning. My only complaint about the book is that, after spending the night at several locations mention in the book, I got the feeling that not every location write up included a night's stay by the author. Just my two pennies