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Spent 45 minutes trying to find a hostel in Lisbon that wasn't a scam
Every cheap place had fake photos or weird extra fees, and my friend just texted 'maybe try a real hotel?'. Anyone else have a trick for spotting the real budget spots online?
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olivia38016d ago
Oh man, "maybe try a real hotel?" is the most useless travel advice ever. I feel your pain. Skylercooper has the right idea with cross-checking photos, but honestly sometimes you just have to accept that a place with a perfect rating is probably fake. My trick is to only read the three-star reviews, they're the only ones that mention the weird stuff like the bathroom light that only works if the door is closed.
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skylercooper16d ago
Ever check the reviews on a site besides the booking platform? I found my last spot by cross-referencing Google Maps photos with hostelworld comments.
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