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Old Apr 30th, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Student needs some advice...

I am going to be in Italy/Greece for 6 weeks this summer. Anybody know of any cheap hotels/convents/good places to stay in Athens, Rome, Lake Como?

Also, any recommendation on which Greek Island I should spend 4-5 days on? Thanks so much!
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Old Apr 30th, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Since you're a student I would look at staying in hostels which are much less expensive than hotels. Convents often have curfews of 10:30 or 11:00 so might not be the best thing for a student.

In Rome look at the santa suzanna web site for convent stays.

Best of luck with your search.
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Old Apr 30th, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Thanks for the helpful website!
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Old Apr 30th, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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For Athens have a look at the Student & Traveller's Inn.
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Old May 1st, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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Hi Pat - For hostels in Italy see:

http://www.ostellionline.org/

On Lake Como there are hostels at Menaggio and Como.

Hope this helps ...

Steve
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Old May 1st, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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Be sure to check the thorn tree travel board on the Lonely Planet site. It is a really good source for student travel.
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Old May 1st, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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I stayer in Rome in the S. Giuliana convent. perfect location (next to piazza navona0 walking distance from everything. Very spartan thought.
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Old May 1st, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Thanks for your help! I found a nice convent next to the Colisseum at a very good price.
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