If you love music and travel equally, visiting music festivals in foreign countries must be one of your favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, festivals come with a long list of expenses and finding cheap accommodation is one of the biggest problems. If you’re trying to keep your festival visit budget-friendly, here are some of the cheapest places to stay.
Try Camping
Most leading festivals come with a camping ground, so there’s really no need to book a fancy hostel. The general admission camping rate is usually included in the ticket price or it’s not much more expensive, so it certainly pays if you don’t mind sleeping in a tent for a few days.
Stay at Hostels
If camping isn’t your thing, booking a bed in a hostel is always an option. Make sure to opt for a hostel with bunk beds that come with curtains since you’ll probably be partying all night and sleeping during the day.
Contact the Locals
Music festivals are much more fun when you have someone to join you, but what if you don’t know anyone in the city you’re visiting? You can always use Couchsurfing and Facebook groups to get in touch with the locals, and they may even help you score a cheap (or free!) place to stay.