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Sleeping My Way Through Europe

The definitive ranking of all the places that I slept in Europe this summer.

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Sleeping My Way Through Europe
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As many of you know, I spent the summer in Europe. While I was mainly studying, I did take a few trips (Paris, Malaga, Hamburg, Dresden, etc.). I am providing the definitive ranking of all of the places I slept this summer.

11. Hostel in Paris.

Perfect Hotel & Hostel

I do not really remember this one, so that is a shame. I was visiting a friend in Paris and she was arriving the next day, so I needed a place for one night. The fact that Season 4 of "House of Cards" was available in France made my day. It was otherwise not memorable. That's good, right?

10. The bus to Frankfurt.

FlixBus

I was leaving Germany and I took a four-hour bus ride to Frankfurt where I was flying out of the country. It was a difficult trip. I woke up every time we stopped – which was way too often. At least I had a window seat, that was really nice.

9. My cardboard bed.

Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of my bed. It was quite something. One afternoon, I visited a friend in her dormitory about 50-55 minutes from my apartment. We decided to go into town for drinks. The buses do not run after midnight and I felt bad for her to walk back by herself and since my bed gives XL Twins a good name, we could not share it. I created a bed out of all of the cardboard that I did not throw away. I then put my dirty clothes over it and then wrapped myself in my ENO (it is like a hammock). More comfortable than one would think.

8. Hostel in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Hostel

It would have been a nice hostel except the room was smaller than anticipated and I only slept like three hours. It was difficult to put the sheets on the bed and all that jazz since it was a top bunk. That happens a lot.

7. Random Paris hotel.

I visited Paris in early May with a friend from university. The lovely establishment that we slept in was quite something. When we lifted up the mattresses, we saw all sorts of nice stains that were a little too dark if they had been cleaned at all (read: they were not cleaned well). It was not the worst accommodation I have ever had because it was a physical bed but by far the worst I remember (sorry other Paris hostel). I am not going to post a picture out of respect for the establishment. Maybe our room was the exception?

6. Dresden hostel

A&O Dresden

I took a cultural trip to Dresden with some international students from my German university. The bed would have been more comfortable if I got more than 2 hours of sleep. I got in extremely late and we had to wake up super early to go to another town.

5. Hamburg hostel.

A&O Hamburg

It was a standard hostel. It was a little toasty since Germans don’t do the whole A/C thing. I got the top bunk bed and enjoyed sweating in my bed. I was grateful for a place to stay though.

4. Munich Airbnb

Bohemian Art - Airbnb

I coordinated a visit with another friend from university to see a Waka Flocka Flame concert in Munich. We corresponded via Facebook Messenger and selected a lovely Airbnb that was very Bohemian. It would have ranked higher had the Wi-fi actually worked. I only slammed my head into the low door frame once.

3. Hostel in Malaga

Feel Hostel

I love technology, who does not? I can think of a few… anyways, this hostel did not have functioning had inconsistentWi-Fi and none of my friends and I had Spanish data plans, so that sucked. The best part of the hostel was the ladder to the top bunks. They were not mounted; bed time was a great time of shifting one’s weight so as to not bang the ladder against the bed.

2. My bed in Bayreuth.

Even though my bed was microscopic, it was a great time. It was by far the smallest bed that I have seen in person. It did not come with a pillow and I was lazy – I waited five days before I got one. Overall, it did the job.

1. Munich Airbnb #2

Sunny & Central & Calm Room Airbnb

This was by far the best bed that I slept on in Europe. It was very comfortable. The only problem was the good bit of light that came in through the windows. Overall though I would recommend this establishment. The couple that rented it were very kind and made some great cookies.

I had a wonderful opportunity to explore many new places this summer. A comfortable bed can make or break a trip! Fortunately, I had some awesome company and made a lot of great memories. Glad I got the chance to sleep around some while I was in Europe! Always can use some sleep.

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