Europe: Bargain Sleeping Spots for Families - It's a Deal. 
We at Family Travel Files.com are on a quest to find ways for families to have fun with their kids in Europe and spend less. Our research has turned up several terrific options for families to enjoy the benefits of a family trip abroad without blowing the family budget. We know if you can afford to sleep at Disney World you can afford to sleep in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
The solution: a hostel. Indeed, some of the most family friendly sleeping spots in Europe - lodgings within walking distance of famed locales and beautiful natural surroundings - are hostels. And more importantly many of these hostels have family rooms providing comfort and savings. Though several of us ahve stayed in hostels with our children we are not exactly experts so we have solicited feedback from someone with a firsthand perspective on hosteling in Europe.
According to Lewis Fein, the US media spokesperson for HostelsClub.com, hostels continue to draw families who want value and good service while also enjoying a cultural adventure. It is an ideal way for families to vacation in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
The popularity of hostels among European families has been common for decades but is only now on the radar screen for American families. Far from catering to nomadic college students or other young revelers, hostels are a beacon for parents who want attractive, clean, safe, and inexpensive accommodations. These qualities appeal directly to families who wish to share European spots with their kids but stay on a budget. Hostels are efficient and friendly with ability to handle guest’s needs with discretion and total professionalism - the hallmark of a good hostel.
Fein explained that parents considering a hostel can log on to HostelsClub.com and review places before reserving a room. The number of reviews and candor give parents the intelligence necessary to select the right hostel for their family.
Fein provided us with an example: The Hotel Astoria, a popular hostel in Venice, has 374 reviews -- a wealth of comments that enlighten prospective travelers about this notable place. Each comment bears a date, a feature even the most celebrated hotels do not always offer which allows people to further analyze the importance of a given post.
"Excellent service, I stayed in this hotel last year and found the staff friendly and courteous. A value for the money hotel," writes one guest. "The location couldn't be better. It's just one minute from San Marco Square and three minutes from the Rialto Bridge. The room was clean and the breakfast was good. We will be back and we will recommend this hotel to all our friends. Many thanks for the memorable stay in beautiful Venice!" says another reviewer. The comments are just as numerous for other properties, revealing the preferences and suggestions (which are always encouraged) of both seasoned and first-time travelers.
Italy's numerous attractions - both cultural and culinary - enable parents to both educate and entertain themselves and liberates families to explore and really see Europe in general and Italy in particular. From walking tours, historic museums, and informal eateries to majestic parks and distinguished architecture - families can have fun without spending much money. Using a hostel as a family vacation base it is easy to become immersed in the rich traditions of Italy, amidst a citizenry that is friendly and helpful.
Browsing the website you will see an extensive network of interesting properties, including spots in Barcelona, Venice, Rome, Paris and other European locations. Hosteling is an ideal option for any parent who has the opportunity to travel alone with their teen.
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Information provided by Lewis Fein, the US media spokesperson for HostelsClub.com. Images provided by HostelsClub.com. Updated Copyright 2011.