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Originally Posted by drewboy12
hostelworld.com, trip advisor to make sure its clean and has no bed bugs. Fly with work.  |
This. I find the cheapest flight I can, then book through hostelworld (occasionally expedia for a nicer hotel room). I've never had an issue with hostelworld and I've used them all over the world.
I don't generally book hostels either. Usually clean but spartan private rooms. The reviews on hostelworld haven't failed me yet.
Whatever you do, don't follow the Lonely Planet recommended accomodations. That has burned me more than once.