Here is a list of our Pick-up/Drop-off Points for summer 2008. Pick-up and Drop-off points for our 2009 season will be announced on February 2nd 2009. This is the date that all the accommodations will be available to book through MyBusabout. It may seem like a bit of a wait and we apologise for that however every year we do a thorough review of all our accommodation based on the previous seasons performance and passenger feedback. This review period over the winter means that we keep everything top notch for you.
2008 Pickup Points
Austria
Salzburg
International Youth Hostel (YOHO)
Paracelsus Strasse 9
A - 5020 Salzburg
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)662 879649 Fax: +43 (0)662 878810
Starting Busabout in Salzburg? Here's How to Get There:
Turn left out of the main train station and turn left again at the first set of traffic lights. Walk under the rail bridge and turn right at the second set of traffic lights onto Paracelsus Strasse, the YOHO is on the right. [Map]
St Johann
Bunny's Pub
Speckbacherstrasse 30
A-6380 St Johann in Tirol
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)5352 62963 Fax: +43 (0)5352 62963
Starting Busabout in St Johann in Tirol? Here's How to Get There:
St. Johann in Tirol is easily found by train from Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna. Try www.oebb.at the Austrian rail site for information or try www.bahn.de the German rail site for information. Please remember there are 14 St Johann's in Austria: you want St Johann in Tirol.
Vienna
Wombat's City Hostel (The Lounge)
Mariahilfer Strasse 137
A-1150 Vienna
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)1 8972336 Fax: +43 (0)1 8972577
Starting Busabout in Vienna? Here's How to Get There:
From the airport: take the shuttle bus to Westbahnhof (buy €6 approx ticket from driver).
From Südbahnhof: take tram 18 to Westbahnhof. From Westbahnhof station take the main exit then turn right. At the underground exit turn right again onto Mariahilfer Strasse. Wombat's is the 6th building on your left hand side.
[Map]
Belgium
Bruges
Snuffel
Ezelstraat 47-49
8000 Brugge/Bruges
Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)50 333133 Fax: +32 (0)50 333250
Starting Busabout in Bruges? Here's How to Get There:
From the station take bus 3 or 13 and get off at the first stop after the Markt. The first street left leads to the hostel. Otherwise, from Markt, follow Vlamingstraat and turn left onto Pottenmakersstraat, then right onto Ezelstraat. ‘Snuffel Sleep In’ is on the left hand side of the road. [Map]
Croatia
Croatian Adventure 8 Day Sailing Trip
8 Day One Way Sail
Split Harbour, Split, Croatia
The Croatian Adventure 8 day Sailing Trip departs from Split Harbour each Saturday at 13:00 (1pm). PLEASE NOTE BOARDING TAKES PLACE AT 11AM. Make your way to the harbour and look for the Katarina Line boat - they will have staff waiting at the port. The boats are usually moored along the harbour side between the ferry terminal building and the town centre. You'll need your Busabout e-ticket as well as your passport to confirm your identity.
If you've booked the 8-Day One-Way Sail and you wish to start in Dubrovnik, please note the tour departs from Dubrovnik Harbour at 1pm with check-in at 11am.
Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov
Hostel 99
Vezni 99
Cesky Krumlov
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 (0)380 712812 Fax: +420 (0) 380 712612
Starting Busabout in Cesky Krumlov? Here's How to Get There:
Arriving by train take a bus to Spicak Bus Stop. From there turn onto the main road to Cesky Budejovice (toward the Castle) the hostel is on the right. [Map]
Prague
Plus Prague
Přívozní 1
Praha 7
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 (0)2205 10046 Fax: +420 (0)2209 51328
Starting Busabout in Prague? Here's How to Get There:
By tram from Hlavní Nádraží train station:
Take either tram #5 or #12 northbound to Osadní. Walk to the intersection of Plynární, Ortenovo Náměstí and U Uranie. There is a large green park on the corner on the left. Cross over to the park and walk down Ortenovo Náměstí until you reach Přívozní. The hostel is number 1 on the left hand side.
Egypt
There is no need for you to worry about finding your way to a start point in Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met by a Busabout representative who will guide you through formalities at this somewhat chaotic airport provided you are staying at the Busabout pre-tour accommodation (Victoria Hotel).
Click here for details (form to follow)
Should you wish to make your own way to the Victoria Hotel in Cairo please see address below:
Victoria Hotel
66 Al-Gomhuriyya
Cairo
Egypt
France
Avignon
Hostel & Camping Bagatelle
Ile De La Barthelasse
84000 Avignon
France
Tel: +33 (0) 4 908 63039
Starting Busabout in Avignon? Here's How to Get There:
From the main train station cross the road and walk straight down Cours Jean Jaures which changes names to Rue de Republique until you reach Place De L'Horloge. Turn left into Rue St. Agricol then right onto Rue Joseph Vernet. Take the next left into the city walls and over the bridge. A stairway leads from the bridge right down to river level. The hostel is situated inside the campground. Check in takes place in the restaurant area.
Bordeaux
Hotel Studio
26 Rue Huguerie
Bordeaux
France
Phone: +33 (0)5 56480014 Fax: +33 (0)5 56812571
Starting Busabout in Bordeaux? Here's How to Get There:
From Gare St. Jean catch the bus 16 to Place Gambetta. Then walk up the Cours Clemenceau and the hotel is in the third street on the left side. [Map]
Nice
Hotel Antares
5 Avenue Thiers
06300 Nice
France
Phone: +33 (0)4 9388 2287 Fax: +33 (0)4 9316 1122
Starting Busabout in Nice? Here's How to Get There:
The hotel is located opposite the Nice train station. Exit the station and turn left, the hotel is about 100m down the road, across the street. From the airport, take bus 99 to Nice-Ville train station. [Map]
Paris
St Christopher's Inns and Belushi's
159 rue de Crimee
75019 Paris
France
Phone: +44 (0)207 407 1856
Starting Busabout in Paris? Here's How to Get There:
There are three underground Metro lines nearby which hook up to all the over ground trains. For a map on how to find us click here
From Gare du Nord (5 Minutes)
Catch line 5 toward Bobigny-Pablo-Picasso. Get off at Jaurès station and walk for about 5 minutes along the quay. Here you will find St Christopher's and Belushi's.
From Gare de l'Est (4 Minutes)
Catch line 7 towards La Courneuve and get off at Crimée. Follow Rue de Crimée towards the east for 150 meters and you’ll find us.
From Gare de Lyon (30 Minutes)
Catch line 1 toward Château de Vincennes and get off at Nation station. Catch line 5 towards Bobigny-Pablo-Picasso and get off at Jaurès station. Walk for 5 minutes along the left hand side of the Quay until you see us.
From Gare Montparnasse (30 Minutes)
Catch line 4 towards Porte de Clignancourt and get off at Gare de l’Est. Catch line 7 towards La Courneuve, and get off at Crimée. Follow Rue de Crimée towards the east for 150 meters and you’ll find us.
Or if you're coming form the airport:
From Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport (45 Minutes)
Catch the RER B toward Saint Remy les Chevreuses and get off at Gare du Nord Station. Catch line 5 toward Bobigny-Pablo-Picasso and get off at Jaurès station. Walk for 5 minutes along the left hand side of the Quay until you see us.
From Orly Airport (55 Minutes)
Catch the Orlyval train shuttle and then connect on RER B towards Paris. Get off at Gare du Nord and then catch line 5 toward Bobigny-Pablo-Picasso. Get off at Jaurès station and walk for about 5 minutes along the quay. Here you will find St Christopher's and Belushi's.
Tours
Hotel Val de Loire
33 Boulevard Heurteloup
37000 Tours
France
Phone: +33 (0)2 4705 3786
Starting Busabout in Tours? Here's How to Get There:
From Gare SNFC (main train station), walk straight out of the station over the square and turn right before the Congres centre into Boulevard Heurteloup. The Hotel is on the right across from the Tourist information. [Map]
Germany
Berlin
Citystay Hostel
Rosenstrasse 16
10178 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)30 23624031
Starting Busabout in Berlin? Here's How to Get There:
Click here for directions.
Dresden
Hostel Die Boofe
Hechstrasse 10
01097 Dresden
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)351 8013361 Fax: +49 (0)351 8013362
Starting Busabout in Dresden? Here's How to Get There:
If arriving into Hauptbahnhof then take tram number 7 or 8 direction Hellerau. Get off at station Bischofsweg, then turn left. It's the third street on the right called Hechstrasse. Walk along past the cinema "Schauburg" and it's the third building on the right.
From Neustadt station turn left onto Dr Fredrich Wolf Strasse, till you get to the second bridge, turn left onto Bischofdplatz then left again onto Hechstrasse. [Map]
Munich
Wombats City Hostel
Senefelderstrasse 1
80336 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 5998918 0 Fax: +49 (0)89 5998918 10
Starting Busabout in Munich? Here's How to Get There:
From the Hauptbahnhof, take the exit on to Bayerstrasse. Cross the road and walk to your left towards Schillerstrasse. Senefelderstrasse will be on your right-hand side. [Map]
Stuttgart
Hotel Espenlaub
Charlottenstrasse 27
D-70182 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)711 210910 (say that you're with Busabout)
Starting Busabout in Stuttgart? Here's How to Get There:
From Stuttgart airport take the S2 or S3 to Hauptbahnhof (Direction Stadtmitte).
From Hauptbahnhof take the U5 U6 U7 or U15 from platform (gleis) to direction Charlottenplatz. Alight at the third stop - Olgaeck. Hotel Espenlaub is the big blue building to the left of the U-bahn stop with "Hotel" written on it in big orange letters!
[Map]
Greece
Athens
Our tour departs from Port of Pireaus, Athens, at 6:30am. Make your way to gate E6 to the passenger waiting area where your guide shall be waiting for you.
Directions from Athens airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) to the port of Piraeus:
Airport buses:
Bus X96 (24 hours service) connects the airport with the port of Piraeus. It departs from the Arrivals Level (between Doors 4-5) of the airport. Ticket prices for a one way trip is 3.50 euro. Piraeus port is the last stop. The trip will take about 1 hour depending on the traffic.
Metro:
Metro line 3: Athens International Airport - Monastiraki. Monastiraki is connected with Metro Line 1: Kifisia-Piraeus. The journey time from Athens International Airport to Monastiraki is 30 minutes and to Piraeus 50 minutes
Taxi:
The airport is accessible by taxi on a 24-hour basis. The taxi queue is next to Door 3 of the Arrivals Level. The price will be about 25 - 35 euro. Please make sure you ask for a metered taxi!
Italy
Ancona – there are two pick-up points
Ancona Youth Hostel (Ostello della Gioventu)
Via Lamaticci 7
60126 Ancona
Italy
Phone: +39 071 42257 Fax: +39 071 42257
Starting Busabout in Ancona? Here's How to Get There:
Cross over the road from the train station, turn left and then first on the right you will see a big sign saying “Ostello Della Gioventu” – walk up the stairs, and the hostel is on the right. There are a number of buses connecting the main train station with the Stazione Marittima. [Map]
PLEASE NOTE: This hostel can not be pre-booked through MyBusabout. They will hold beds for incoming Busabout coaches, so you should ask your Busabout guide to book a room for you on the day.
Pick-up Point 2:
Outside the main train station in Ancona (Stazione FF.SS) This is the station at Piazza Carlo e Nello Rosselli. Plan your journey on www.trenitalia.com
Florence
Camping Internationale
Via San Cristofano, n.2
50029 Bottai, Impruneta
Florence
Italy
Phone: +39 055 237 4704
Starting Busabout in Florence? Here's How to Get There:
Take bus 37 from the main train station in Florence. You need to get off at Bottai (ask the driver if you’re not sure). Walk back about 20 metres from the bus stop and turn left (there is only one road). Follow the narrow road over a bridge and through a tunnel. The road then veers to the right and the campsite is straight ahead. Approximately a 15 minute walk. [Map]
La Spezia (Cinque Terre)
Pick Up Point - Outside the Train Station
Starting Busabout in La Spezia? Here's How to Get There:
The pick-up point in La Spezia will be just out in front of the train station. There is no recommended accommodation in La Spezia as this stop is only to provide access to Cinque Terre. A local train to Riomaggiore will take about 7 minutes. [Map]
Rome
Camping Roma
Via Aurelia, 831 (km 8,2)
00165 Rome
Italy
Phone: +39 06 6623018 Fax: +39 06 66418147
Starting Busabout in Rome? Here's How to Get There:
From Rome central station, Termini, take metro line A to the CORNELIA station, there you take bus number 246 that will stop on demand just outside campsite ROMA.
If you're flying into Rome - take the train from airport to Termini station. From Termini, you can also take a taxi to the campsite - takes about 15 minutes and should cost about 15 Euros. [Map]
Italian Adventure
Camping Roma
Via Aurelia, 831 (km 8,2)
00165 Rome
Italy
Phone: +39 06 6623018 Fax: +39 06 66418147
Siena
Hotel Lo Stellino
Via Fiorentina 95
53100 Siena
Italy
Phone: +39 0577 51987 Fax: +39 0577 588926
Starting Busabout in Siena? Here's How to Get There:
If you are arriving from Florence SMN train station, take the SITA bus to Sienna and alight by the hotel. If you are arriving from Siena railway station take bus No. 4 or Bus No.10 in the direction of ‘Stellino’. [Map]
Venice
Camping Alba d'Oro
Via Triestina S.S. 14 Km.10
30030 Ca Noghera (Venezia)
Venice
Italy
Phone: +39 041 5415102 Fax: +39 041 5415971
Starting Busabout in Venice? Here's How to Get There:
From the main railway station, Venezia Santa Lucia, cross the bridge in front of the station and keep on the right-hand side. Cross two more bridges and reach Piazzale Roma main bus station. Take bus no.5 to the airport and change to bus no.15 direction CaNoghera. Get off at the 4th stop right in front of the campsite. [Map] From Mestre train station, cross the road and take bus no.15 to CaNoghera. When getting the public buses from Venice to the campsite there is more than one 15 bus. Get the 15 bus with CANOGHERA on the front, the alternate bus will take you on a 2 hour joyride around Mestre. Alternatively, take the Camping Alba d`Oro shuttle bus from Piazzale Roma (major transit point in the Santa Croce district of Venice) to the campsite. The bus leaves every hour, look for the Alba d`Oro logo on the side which will be parked in the private bus area - approx 3.50 Euros round trip.
Morocco
15 Day All Morocco Adventure
Tarik Hotel
Route de Malabata
Tangier
Morocco
Phone: +212 (0)39 340949
On arrival into Tangier please go to the office of Marco Polo Travel. You'll first need to leave the port (about 700m to the port gates). The Marco Polo office is located about 150m from the port gates in Avenue D'Espangne, they will arrange a free taxi to take you to the Hotel Tarik. You will meet your Driver/Guide in the hotel reception at 1800 hours (6pm) on day 1 of the tour.
Morocco is 2 HOURS BEHIND Spanish time.
The Local Payment needs to be paid to the Guide on the first night. Payment in British Pounds preferred, but they also accept Euros and US dollars. Please Note: Passengers for the Morocco Adventure tours need to email passport information to info@nomadic.co.uk. See the Morocco page of our website for more details.
8 Day Marrakech and Sahara
Riad Fantasia
Arset El Maach, Marrakech
Tel / Fax: 00212 (0)24 42 65 45
You should agree a price with a licensed petit taxi to take you to your accommodation - these can be shared by up to 3 people and should cost about 90 dirham (£6) for the taxi divided by the number of people in the taxi. This cost will be re-imbursed to you at the Hotel.
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg
Timorplein 21
1094 CC Amsterdam
Starting Busabout in Amsterdam? Here's How to Get There:
Directions: From Central Station take bus #22 to Zeeburgerdijk. Turn right into Lombok Street & right again into Timor Straat. The hostel is 100m up on your left-hand side. Alternatively you can take any tram to Dam Square, then change onto #14 tram. Get off as soon as you enter Borneostraat (off Zeeburgerdijk). Timorplein is the first street on the left, the hostel will be straight ahead. To plan your trip by public transport, we recommend using the OV-Reisplanner (public transport journey planner).
Spain
Barcelona
Centric Point Hostel
Passeig de Gracia 33
08003 Barcelona
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)93 231 2045 Fax: +34 (0)93 232 1483
Starting Busabout in Barcelona? Here's How to Get There:
From the airport, take a train to Plaza Catalunya. Turn right out of the station, Passeig de Gracia is on the left at the top of the square. The hostel is on the left and is about a 5 minute from Plaza Catalunya. [Map]
Madrid
Hostal Metropol (Equity Point)
Calle Montera 47, 1st Floor
28013 Madrid
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)93 231 2045 Fax: +34 (0)93 232 1483
Starting Busabout in Madrid? Here's How to Get There:
Calle Montera lies between the Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. If you arrive at Sol metro station, stand with the Tio Pepe sign on your right and you will see two streets heading straight ahead. Calle Montera is the one on the right. Follow along until the end of the street, and to your left just before McDonalds is no. 47, Hostel Metropol is on the 1st floor. From Gran Via metro station, turn left out of the station, Calle Montera is first right, next to McDonalds. [Map]
Spanish Adventure
Hostal Metropol (Equity Point)
Calle Montera 47, 1st Floor
28013 Madrid
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)93 231 2045 Fax: +34 (0)93 232 1483
San Sebastian
Lolo Urban House (Enjoy San Sebastian)
Boulevard 26 – 1 IZQ
20003 San Sebastian
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)943 428154 Fax: +34 (0)943 431578
Starting Busabout in San Sebastian? Here's How to Get There:
From the train station (Estacion del Norte), cross the river, turn right and follow the river down to the last bridge. Turn left on to Alameda del Boulevard. You will find the hostel at number 26, on your right-hand side with the green door. Or from the Bus Station, take the 28 bus from the Amara Plaza Hotel and get off at the last stop. You will then see a bandstand and just beside it you will find the central reservations office at number 26 the Boulevard. [Map]
Valencia
Hotel Moratin
Calle Moratin 15
46002 Valencia
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)96 3521220
Starting Busabout in Valencia? Here's How to Get There:
Turn left out of the main train station - walk up Avenue de Sotelo to Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Turn right down Barcas (Deutsche Bank on the corner) and take the first left. The hostel is about 20m up on the right. [Map]
Switzerland
Bern
Landhaus Hotel, Restaurant & Bar
Altenbergstrasse 4-6
CH-3013 Bern
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)31 3314166 Fax: +41 (0)31 3326904
Starting Busabout in Bern? Here's How to Get There:
From the train station (Bahnhof) take bus 12 direction Schosshalde, and get out (approx. 4 stops) at the Barengraben (bear pit). From here walk across the parking lot towards the river, and you will find Altenbergstrasse. [Map]
Lauterbrunnen
Camping Jungfrau
Ch-3822 Lauterbrunnen
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)33 8562010 Fax: +41 (0)33 8562020
Starting Busabout in Lauterbrunnen? Here's How to Get There:
From Lauterbrunnen railway station, turn left and proceed through the town. Take the road leading straight ahead … the entrance to ‘Camping Jungfrau’ is situated 800 metres down the road on the left hand side. [Map]
Lucerne
Hotel Tourist
St. Karliquai 12
CH-6004 Lucerne
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)41 4102474 Fax: +41 (0)41 4108414
Starting Busabout in Lucerne? Here's How to Get There:
From the main train station walk towards the river and turn left before crossing the bridge onto Bahnhofstrasse. Turn right onto the third bridge (Reussbrucke) and follow Kramgase to Muhlenplatz (square). Turn left through the square. Once past the Spreuer Brucke Bridge Karliquai is straight ahead