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That's a weekend, so prices are often significantly higher.my actual planned dates for Seville 5 and 6 April.
Thanks Clare.That's a weekend, so prices are often significantly higher.
I use booking.com usually as well for my long distance reservations, since the convenience and hassle-free cancellation are worth it to me. Maybe you could use that as your secure backup plan, then get your flights confirmed, then shop around by direct contact with lodgings, and finally cancel the booking.com if you get something better.
Isn't this a variation on the urban myth about airline prices changing, depending on your searches? The air ticket prices and hotel prices are quite stable for me.Something to consider here is that sites like Booking.com are able to track who is looking at accommodation at certain destinations for certain dates. If you use the same machine over several days to repeatedly to search, for example, for hotels in Seville on April 10th, their website recognises this and 'adjusts' the prices of the hotels on subsequent searches, causing you to believe that availability is the cause, when actually it is not.
To avoid this irksome phenomenon, access the Customise icon on your Google Chrome window and select option 'New Incognito Window'. A new session will open that allows you to browse Booking.com and other such sites without them knowing who is doing it.
Yes I can recommend Tirana - we got a twin room, there, v.friendly,too.Start as you mean to go on. If you don’t mind sharing a 4 or 6-bed dorm you could stay in Triana Backpackers’ Hostel for half the price and with free cancellation. It’s clean, safe and welcoming, and convenient for the VdlP. Check out the Hostelworld.com website.
Hi musicmanYes I can recommend Tirana - we got a twin room, there, v.friendly,too.
Good thought.Have you tried Airbnb? I was looking at prices for Seville for the period you are booking a few months ago, holiday rather than a Camino, triana seemed to booked out on many nights and hotels were charging at their special events banding which was higher than Alta. When I looked at Airbnb I realised it was possible to go very central and still relatively cheaper.
That is generally true. I have never gotten a lower price as a drop in than was posted in booking.com. The rates there seem to be pretty honest.I have heard that hostals etc do not give all their rooms to booking.com but keep some back to sell themselves to avoid paying a fee to booking.com. Can anyone confirm this?
I have heard that hostals etc do not give all their rooms to booking.com but keep some back to sell themselves to avoid paying a fee to booking.com. Can anyone confirm this?
That is generally true. I have never gotten a lower price as a drop in than was posted in booking.com. The rates there seem to be pretty honest.
I agree. It is commonly said here on the forum that you will get lower prices by contacting the lodging directly. I have not found that to be the norm but admittedly I usually chose the convenience of booking.com. On one occasion in Spain, my drop-in rate was higher than what booking.com offered me an hour before. I didn't argue since I decided it was fair that sometimes I "win" and sometimes I "lose" when I choose how to make my reservation.I have never gotten a lower price as a drop in than was posted in booking.com. The rates there seem to be pretty honest.
they are mostly double the price of March rates. So I've decided to book only one night in Seville
Ha ha David Ditto to you..You have got plenty , about time you spent it
Have a safe and enjoyable VdlP
Will write to seek advice on Ingles after X rays this week ,
Happy New Year mate,
D
I have heard that hostals etc do not give all their rooms to booking.com but keep some back to sell themselves to avoid paying a fee to booking.com. Can anyone confirm this?
Hi KelleyI am wondering this too. We plan to be in Santiago de Compostela on Easter and I tried booking at Seminario Menor through a number of booking sites inc. ones for hostels. All the rooms were taken. I checked the Seminario's website and found over 77 beds open, and rooms as well.
Hi to you (both?) @P RatHello OzAnnie! We are leaving from Seville on the 4th of April! (found a reasonably priced hostel: SevillaDram Hostel. I believe they have single rooms too)
We'll look out for you!
Don't look under "most recommended" in Booking.com. Instead click on the "Lowest Price" category. A bunch of hostals in Seville will pop up, with the right prices. Some of these hostals even have private rooms. The first one on the list is most used by pilgrims. They will stamp your credentials too. The location is pretty good. Definitely stay in Seville through several days of the holy week. It's an experience not to be missed.As I plan to be somewhere on the VdlP during Semana Santa 2019, I have been scratching out a list of my rough stages.
I purposely planned to arrive in Seville over a week ' before' the start of the holy week to avoid the higher costs anticipated over Easter.
During my researching I had been putting dummy march dates into booking dot com site to get an idea of prices and they seemed to be in line with prices quoted by others on earlier threads here on forum.
Today though., I decided to use my actual planned dates for Seville 5 and 6 April.. and as you've probably guessed, they are mostly double the price of March rates. So I've decided to book only one night in Seville centre, and 2nd night in Santiponce (in The Hotel Anfiteatro Romano' this also had increased but only a little. It is E42 for the night. I would have booked both nights there but it was booked out for 5th.
Some of the other places I was looking at in Seville apart from being double or almost to March prices, did not have free cancellation. Therefore first night 5th April, I've booked Hotel Alcantara ( E85 night). Both these bookings have free cancellation., so if something else pops up before then I can opt out.
I have read again and again that Seville would have higher rates over Easter but wanted to give anyone else starting early, 'a heads up' that this can extend over more than just the Easter period.. I guess all April must be considered Easter for booking purposes? .
Looks like March would have been the better month to kick off in Seville. (for cost of accommodation that is).
I will be in Merida around 16th during Holy week and wondering if the Albergue will be difficult to find a bed in. I will be checking hotels there to possibly make a booking.
Annie
More: I stayed at the Nuevo Suizo (1,500 feet from center). Pretty good place. The placed I mentioned before is the Trianna.Don't look under "most recommended" in Booking.com. Instead click on the "Lowest Price" category. A bunch of hostals in Seville will pop up, with the right prices. Some of these hostals even have private rooms. The first one on the list is most used by pilgrims. They will stamp your credentials too. The location is pretty good. Definitely stay in Seville through several days of the holy week. It's an experience not to be missed.
Hello OzAnnie! We are leaving from Seville on the 4th of April! (found a reasonably priced hostel: SevillaDram Hostel. I believe they have single rooms too)
We'll look out for you!
I only book the first night in Seville, SJPdP etc and then wing it. It would be impossible for me to guess when I'll pass through Merida, and hate the thought of fixed dates and bookings.
Yes...it is true. Accommodation providers may only release a limited number of rooms for booking.com (& the like) to sell. This is easily verified by checking B.com & then trying an alternative booking site (eg hotels.com) or the provider's website directly. Booking.com used to say 'Sold Out' but have subtlety changed the wording toI have heard that hostals etc do not give all their rooms to booking.com but keep some back to sell themselves to avoid paying a fee to booking.com. Can anyone confirm this?
Oh Lordy...! I'm heading off to walk the Via Francigena from March but am already brewing plans to walk the VdlP & Camino Mozarabe in Northern Hemisphere spring 2020. Obviously with my upcoming trip I haven't started looking into it, but all this talk about Holy Week (which I hadn't considered) is bringing back the issues, hassles, stress & anxiety of walking The Way of 88 Temples in Japan during the dreaded Golden Week! Prices at least tripled & were sometimes 10 fold the normal rate. Planning & booking ahead can save a mountain of grief when actually on the ground. Good luck with it OzAnnie...I'll be using your experiences to help with my planning next yearAs I plan to be somewhere on the VdlP during Semana Santa 2019, I have been scratching out a list of my rough stages.
I purposely planned to arrive in Seville over a week ' before' the start of the holy week to avoid the higher costs anticipated over Easter.
During my researching I had been putting dummy march dates into booking dot com site to get an idea of prices and they seemed to be in line with prices quoted by others on earlier threads here on forum.
Today though., I decided to use my actual planned dates for Seville 5 and 6 April.. and as you've probably guessed, they are mostly double the price of March rates. So I've decided to book only one night in Seville centre, and 2nd night in Santiponce (in The Hotel Anfiteatro Romano' this also had increased but only a little. It is E42 for the night. I would have booked both nights there but it was booked out for 5th.
Some of the other places I was looking at in Seville apart from being double or almost to March prices, did not have free cancellation. Therefore first night 5th April, I've booked Hotel Alcantara ( E85 night). Both these bookings have free cancellation., so if something else pops up before then I can opt out.
I have read again and again that Seville would have higher rates over Easter but wanted to give anyone else starting early, 'a heads up' that this can extend over more than just the Easter period.. I guess all April must be considered Easter for booking purposes? .
Looks like March would have been the better month to kick off in Seville. (for cost of accommodation that is).
I will be in Merida around 16th during Holy week and wondering if the Albergue will be difficult to find a bed in. I will be checking hotels there to possibly make a booking.
Annie
New Incognito Window! Thank You Karl Oz!Something to consider here is that sites like Booking.com are able to track who is looking at accommodation at certain destinations for certain dates. If you use the same machine over several days to repeatedly to search, for example, for hotels in Seville on April 10th, their website recognises this and 'adjusts' the prices of the hotels on subsequent searches, causing you to believe that availability is the cause, when actually it is not.
To avoid this irksome phenomenon, access the Customise icon on your Google Chrome window and select option 'New Incognito Window'. A new session will open that allows you to browse Booking.com and other such sites without them knowing who is doing it.
Hi Jill, where do I find this calendar? On this forum?Hi P Rat,
I'm planning to start from Sevilla the same week. I started a calendar to see who else is planning to walk the VdLP this spring so we can compare planning notes. I took the liberty of adding you and OzAnnie to the list, so far.
Keep in touch!
Jill
Hi @P RatHi Jill, where do I find this calendar? On this forum?
Hi AnnieAs I plan to be somewhere on the VdlP during Semana Santa 2019, I have been scratching out a list of my rough stages.
I purposely planned to arrive in Seville over a week ' before' the start of the holy week to avoid the higher costs anticipated over Easter.
During my researching I had been putting dummy march dates into booking dot com site to get an idea of prices and they seemed to be in line with prices quoted by others on earlier threads here on forum.
Today though., I decided to use my actual planned dates for Seville 5 and 6 April.. and as you've probably guessed, they are mostly double the price of March rates. So I've decided to book only one night in Seville centre, and 2nd night in Santiponce (in The Hotel Anfiteatro Romano' this also had increased but only a little. It is E42 for the night. I would have booked both nights there but it was booked out for 5th.
Some of the other places I was looking at in Seville apart from being double or almost to March prices, did not have free cancellation. Therefore first night 5th April, I've booked Hotel Alcantara ( E85 night). Both these bookings have free cancellation., so if something else pops up before then I can opt out.
I have read again and again that Seville would have higher rates over Easter but wanted to give anyone else starting early, 'a heads up' that this can extend over more than just the Easter period.. I guess all April must be considered Easter for booking purposes? .
Looks like March would have been the better month to kick off in Seville. (for cost of accommodation that is).
I will be in Merida around 16th during Holy week and wondering if the Albergue will be difficult to find a bed in. I will be checking hotels there to possibly make a booking.
Annie
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