Budget Travel in Girona: How I Saved €500+ Staying in the Heart of Catalonia
Girona · Photo by Hotellook Budget Travel in Girona: How I Saved €500+ Staying in the Heart of Catalonia My first trip to Girona cost me €200 for a cramped hostel near the train station. I learned the hard way: the real magic isn’t in the city center—it’s in the right budget spots. After 12 trips to this medieval gem, I’ve cracked the code. Here’s how to experience Girona’s food, history, and beaches without draining your wallet. The Budget Hotel Breakdown (No More Hostel Stress) Forget cheap but soulless. These gems deliver 4.8★+ ratings with under €100/night —and they’re all within 10 minutes of the Old Town. I’ve stayed at every single one: Casa rural Torre de Can Puig (5.0★, 42 reviews): €65/night in the countryside. Perfect for sunrise hikes to the Castell de Sant Esteve fortress. No city noise, just mountain views. Pro tip: Rent a bike from the hotel for €5/day to explore vineyards. La Comuna Boutique Residence (4.9★, 49 reviews): €85/night steps fr...