20 Alternatives to a Hotel

Religious housing

While many monasteries and some convents do offer rooms on the cheap, stays do come with some trade-offs. The rooms are clean but sparse. Some require that you bring your own bedding and towels. Remember, these are sacred spaces and quiet hours are often enforced 24-7. Sometimes talking, smartphones, and computers are banned altogether, which might actually be a nice break.

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