No Frills / Budget Accomodation Tips

A budget/no frills accommodation is one whereby the cost is much cheaper due to the reduced amenities offered.  They typically range in price between USD$25 - USD$70 per room, per night depending on location.  Some do provide breakfast as part of the quoted price.

No Frills/Budget options can be found in most accommodation categories:

Hotels

Guest Houses

Bed & Breakfast

These type of accommodations are generally well kept,  safe and comfortable.

At a no frills/budget stay, your  room will consist of the basics - bed,  bed linen( 2 pillows, mattress, sheet, cover/duvet), night table, chair, chest of drawer/cupboard with mirror, fan/air conditioning/heating, welcome pack of small shampoo, soap, hand cream and shower cap - these are all dependent on the individual accommodation provider and not guaranteed.

Your bed linen may be changed every two days depending on length of stay.

Some accommodations do provide a small television in each room with limited cable access along with internet connection / wi-fi. Most have a general common area for TV viewing as well as socialising.

Towels may or may not be provided.

Do expect to pay more for amenities such as laundry, extra linens, towels,  lunch, dinner, etc.

Many of these accommodations also offer at an extra cost to their guests arranged tours, tickets to various events of interest, guided shopping trips and more. 

A wide cross section of travellers utilise no frills/budget accommodation facilities these days as it proves a much better option finance wise to extend one's travel budget.  They are particularly popular with student groups, backpack travellers and those in town for festivals/sporting events who just require a safe place to store their items and somewhere to sleep till the next day's event/festivities.