Where to Stay on Holiday
Best Hotels for Every Budget
My most popular guides: the best hotels in each destination, handpicked across budget, mid-range and luxury so there’s something whatever you’re spending. Every hotel here earns its place on value, location, or a bit of both.
Best Hotels by City for Every Budget
My most popular guides: the best hotels in each destination, handpicked across budget, mid-range and luxury so there’s something whatever you’re spending.
Best Hotels by Style & Occasion
Looking for something specific? These roundups cover dog-friendly hotels, romantic hotels, castles and stylish city hotels that cost less than you’d think.
Discover the best hotels with rolltop baths for every budget, from affordable boutique stays to posh luxury retreats.
We've picked our favourite dog-friendly UK hotels, so you and your pooch can stay in style on your next city break or countryside adventure.
Whether you're a faithful or a traitor, live it up in a castle with our pick of the best hotels for a castle stay whatever your budget.
Here's our favourite cheap romantic hotels from the UK and Europe from just £74 a night. Perfect for Valentine's Day or a treat stay.
Hotel Reviews
These are honest, first-hand reviews of the hotels and stays I’ve booked and slept in myself, with real photos and my honest opinions of everything.
Discover the best hotels for every budget in Warsaw, Poland - from cheap and cheerful stays to luxury escapes.
My honest review of the rooms, food, facilities, beach, family-friendly features and overall holiday experience.
Read my hotel review of PURO Łódź Centrum, covering the rooms, location, facilities, breakfast and overall vibe in Łódź, Poland.
Discover the best hotels in Mykonos, from budget-friendly hostels and affordable rooms to posh hotels and boutique stays.
Know Before You Book
The jargon-busting basics: what hotel star ratings actually mean, the difference between half board, full board and all-inclusive, and whether pricier platforms like Plum Guide beat Airbnb.
Half board, full board or All Inclusive? Learn the key differences and find the best option for your next holiday.
Hotels are rated by the quality of their amenities and facilities. Cheap Holiday Expert explains a 5 star hotel rating meaning differs by country.
Does 5 star hotel status always guarantee you the best hotel? Not always. Here's why, and a list of my favourite luxury 4 star hotels too.
What is Plum Guide and is it better than Airbnb for finding your ideal holiday rental? We look at the key differences.
Cheap All-Inclusive Holidays
How to book a cheap all-inclusive holiday, whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple or with the whole family.
In this guide, we’ll take you through how to book a cheap all inclusive holiday, save money and have the best value getaway you possibly can.
Discover the best ways to score a cheap all inclusive family holiday with our ultimate guide!
Hotel Deals & Upgrades
Free upgrade templates, members’ sales, and the trick to finding the cheapest night at almost any hotel.
The best way to get a free hotel upgrade is to just ask for it. Here's my free email template and the tips I use to increase my chances.
How easy is it to get a free upgrade with my hotel upgrade template? I decided to test it out at three different hotels in Thailand!
Discover how to get a cheap Malmaison hotel stay for less, including £49 Sunday night stays, special offers and Club Mal membership discounts.
I booked a 5 star all inclusive holiday in Antalya, Turkey for a huge 72% saving compared to the peak summer months. But was it for good reason?
Unique & Alternative Stays
Fancy something different… or free? From house sitting and Italian farm stays (agriturismi) to Europe’s cheapest spa breaks, here’s how to stay somewhere memorable for less.
Finding free accommodation doesn't need to be difficult. In fact, I've done it twice! Here's Cheap Holiday Expert's top tips on how to do it using house sitting websites.
Struggling to land your first house sit on TrustedHousesitters? Our tips will help you build a strong profile and book your first sit faster.
Book into an agriturismo - an Italian farm stay - for a peaceful escape with delicious local produce and warm hospitality.
I found a spa break that includes a night stay and breakfast from just £26pp in Tallinn, Estonia, but is it too good to be true?
Recent Stays Articles
Discover the best hotels for every budget in Warsaw, Poland - from cheap and cheerful stays to luxury escapes.
My honest review of the rooms, food, facilities, beach, family-friendly features and overall holiday experience.
Read my hotel review of PURO Łódź Centrum, covering the rooms, location, facilities, breakfast and overall vibe in Łódź, Poland.
Discover the best hotels in Mykonos, from budget-friendly hostels and affordable rooms to posh hotels and boutique stays.
Discover top-rated stays in Tampere - Sauna capital of the world - from budget-friendly rooms to stylish city-centre suites.
Discover the best hotels in Łódź for every budget, from cheap hostels and budget-friendly apartments to stylish stays and five-star hotels.
Whether you're ballin' on a budget or ready to splurge, Barcelona's got a spot for you. We’re breaking down the best hotels in Barcelona.
What is Plum Guide and is it better than Airbnb for finding your ideal holiday rental? We look at the key differences.
Struggling to land your first house sit on TrustedHousesitters? Our tips will help you build a strong profile and book your first sit faster.
Discover how to get a cheap Malmaison hotel stay for less, including £49 Sunday night stays, special offers and Club Mal membership discounts.
Half board, full board or All Inclusive? Learn the key differences and find the best option for your next holiday.
From hostels and guest houses to fancy hotels, find your perfect accommodation for your Reykjavik stay.
This short break hack scores the whole family a free Merlin Annual Pass to attractions including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND.
Find your ultimate crash pad with our pick of the best hotels in Venice, from atmospheric convents to glizty palaces.
Discover the best hotels with rolltop baths for every budget, from affordable boutique stays to posh luxury retreats.
I booked a 5 star all inclusive holiday in Antalya, Turkey for a huge 72% saving compared to the peak summer months. But was it for good reason?
