Accommodation usually eats up almost half of the travel budget. But if you know where to go, these expenses won't be a burden. In this article, we tell you about countries with cheap accommodation options.

Everyone has their own preferences, we understand that. Some won't stay where breakfast isn't served, some need a king-size bed or a central location, while others are fine even in a hut (literally). We can't please everyone, so we've compiled a selection based on the cheapest price per person, so you know what to start with and can gradually plan your trip budget. Let's go!

Lithuania

Have you been to Vilnius? Travelers love this city because you can fly cheaply to Europe from there. But don't rush straight to the airport, spend a couple of days in this beautiful city. Especially since an overnight stay won't hit your wallet hard — a bed in a shared room will cost 500 rubles per night. For simple apartments within 2.5 km of the city center, you'll be asked from 1300 rubles per night depending on the season.

Poland

Whichever city you choose — all are good and authentic. There are endless streets to walk, beautiful nature, and even mountains! And accommodation prices are simply ridiculous: a bed in a shared room will cost 200-500 rubles per night. 200 rubles — in places like Gdansk, Poznan, Krakow, while in the capital it's a bit more expensive. In Warsaw, a cozy shared room in the center can be found for as little as 450 rubles per night, and apartments within 5 km of the center start from 1,800 rubles. By the way, there's also a women-only hostel here, where a bed costs about 600 rubles per night, though it's quite far — 8 km from the center. In other cities, prices are similar, but the further from the city into nature, the cheaper houses and apartments are.

Philippines

Our compatriots love to spend winters on these islands in the Pacific Ocean. And for good reason: it's inexpensive, beautiful, and warm here. These arguments are enough to escape from snow-covered capitals. So, in the Philippines, a bed in a shared hostel room will cost from 200 rubles per night. If you're lucky, for this money you can rent an entire tent on the beach, and even with breakfast!

Apartments and houses can be found around 500 rubles per night. Meanwhile, hostel ratings are impressive, ranging from “Very Good” to “Excellent”. It's simply a celebration!

Generally, Asian countries are quite conservative in terms of accommodation, unless it's a popular area with parties and surf clubs. Quiet, peaceful places will always please your wallet with their offers.

India

This country changes your worldview by 360 degrees. But most people go straight to a heavenly place — Goa. In hostels, a stone's throw from the beach, you'll find beds in shared rooms starting from 200 rubles. One-bedroom apartments near the beach start from 700 rubles. If you want luxury with a balcony, it's from 1,200 rubles per night. There's even a double room in a five-star hotel for 1,700 rubles! But there are few such options. Most luxurious hotels offer rooms starting from 5,000 rubles per night.

Want to relax lavishly and privately? Rent a villa, especially since the cost of houses near the beach starts from 2,000 rubles per night.

Montenegro

A wonderful place for a family vacation, as there are so many beaches and resorts here. The sun is quite gentle, and it's not as far to fly as to Asia. In the mountains, a family room awaits you for 440 rubles. Closer to the sea, in Tivat, it's more expensive — in winter, apartment prices start from 1,300 rubles per night, in summer — from 1,700 rubles. In the center of Podgorica, prices for shared rooms are roughly the same, plus or minus 200 rubles.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

We've written about this country in our blog before. There's definitely a lot to see there, and it makes for an ideal intermediate stop in Eastern Europe. A couple of nights in Sarajevo won't hit your wallet hard: prices for beds in shared rooms and apartments start from 600 rubles per person per night. The further from the capital, the cheaper it gets by approximately 100-200 rubles. So, in Mostar, it's quite realistic to rent a bed in a shared room for 400 rubles right in the center, and a double room will cost a minimum of 660 rubles per night.

Bulgaria

The country is known for its health resorts and SPA complexes. In Sofia, Varna, and Burgas, cheap apartments near the metro are offered, starting from 300 rubles per night per person. Beds in hostels are somehow more expensive — from 500 rubles. And in winter, prices increase by an average of 300 rubles. So, the same apartments near the metro will already be 600-700 rubles.

Brazil

An extraordinary country, though distant. Spent almost all your money on the flight? No problem! In Rio de Janeiro, within 3 km of the center, you can count on a bed in a shared room for 600-700 rubles. At these prices, almost all of them are without breakfast, but food at nearby cafes won't cost much either. Apartments can be found for 1,300 rubles per night, but these will be far from the center — about 10 km. If closer, apartments cheaper than 2,500 rubles per night are almost impossible to find.

These are just a few examples, but there are many similar countries. It's great that even in capitals there are budget rooms and apartments! The main thing is to book in advance and with free cancellation, in case a more interesting option comes up later.

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