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Where to stay in Melbourne: CBD, Southbank, Fitzroy, St Kilda compared
Melbourne's neighbourhoods feel very different from one another. Compare the CBD, Southbank, Fitzroy, St Kilda, South Yarra and more to find the right base.
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Where to stay in Hanoi: the Old Quarter, French Quarter, West Lake and more
From the busy Old Quarter to leafy West Lake, Hanoi's areas feel very different. Compare the Old Quarter, French Quarter, Ba Dinh, West Lake and the west.
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Where to stay in Taipei: Zhongshan, Ximending, Da'an, Xinyi and more
Taipei is easy to get around, but each area feels different. Compare Zhongshan, Main Station, Ximending, Da'an, Xinyi and Beitou, and see who each one suits.
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Where to stay in Marrakech: Medina riads vs Gueliz and Hivernage
A riad in the old Medina or a hotel in Gueliz or Hivernage? How the areas of Marrakech compare, what staying in a riad is really like and who each base suits.
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Where to stay in Sydney: CBD, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Bondi, Manly
Sydney wraps around a huge harbour, so your base decides how you spend each day. Compare the CBD, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Bondi, Manly and the inner suburbs.
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Where to stay in Hong Kong: Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and more
Hong Kong packs very different districts into a small space. Compare Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok and Lantau for your stay.
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Where to stay in Naples and on the Amalfi Coast: areas compared
Naples' historic centre, Chiaia or Vomero, or Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello? How each base compares, who it suits, and how to split your nights.
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Where to stay in Reykjavík, and how to plan Iceland day trips
Downtown, Þingholt, the Old Harbour, Vesturbær or Laugardalur? How Reykjavík's areas compare, which day trips work from the city, and when to spend a night away.
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Where to stay in Las Vegas: Strip sections, Downtown and off-Strip
Centre, South or North Strip, Downtown's Fremont Street or a quieter off-Strip base? How the areas of Las Vegas compare for shows, sights, conventions and day trips.
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Where to stay on Oahu: Waikiki, Ko Olina, North Shore or Kailua
Waikiki, Ko Olina, the North Shore, Kailua or Honolulu? How Oahu's main bases compare, who each suits, and how traffic, seasons and rental rules affect your choice.
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Where to stay in Porto: Ribeira, Baixa, Cedofeita, Gaia and more
Porto is compact but steep, and the Douro splits it in two. How Ribeira, Baixa, Cedofeita, Vila Nova de Gaia, Boavista and Foz compare, and who each area suits.
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Where to stay in Los Angeles: choosing a base in a spread-out city
Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown or Pasadena? How LA's areas compare, and how traffic and the Metro shape your choice.
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Where to stay in Osaka: Namba, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji and more
Osaka has two centres and excellent trains. How Namba, Shinsaibashi, Umeda, Tennoji, Shin-Osaka, Nakanoshima and the castle and bay areas compare, and who each suits.
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Where to stay in Seville: neighbourhoods compared, with summer heat tips
Santa Cruz, the Centro, El Arenal, Triana, the Alameda, the María Luisa Park area and Nervión compared, plus how to choose a room that copes with Seville's summer heat.
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Where to stay in Chicago: the neighbourhoods compared
The Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile, the South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park or Wicker Park? How Chicago's main areas compare and how the 'L' links them.
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Where to stay in San Francisco: the neighbourhoods compared
Union Square, Nob Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, the Marina, SoMa or the Mission? How San Francisco's areas compare and how BART, Muni and cable cars link them.
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Where to stay in Athens: neighbourhoods compared, plus ferry logistics
Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Koukaki or Kolonaki? How the main areas of Athens compare, who each suits, and how to reach your island ferry at Piraeus on time.
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Where to stay in Québec City: Old Québec, Saint-Roch, Montcalm and more
Inside the walls or just outside? How Old Québec's Upper and Lower Town, Saint-Roch, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Montcalm and Sainte-Foy compare, and who each suits.
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Where to stay in Copenhagen: the neighbourhoods compared
Indre By, Nyhavn, Christianshavn, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro and Frederiksberg compared: how Copenhagen's areas differ and who each one suits best.
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Where to stay in Budapest: Buda vs Pest districts compared
Buda's Castle District and Víziváros or Pest's Belváros, Jewish Quarter, Terézváros and Ferencváros: how Budapest's districts differ and which suits your trip.
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Where to stay in Munich: the neighbourhoods compared
Altstadt, Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Haidhausen, Glockenbach and the station area: how Munich's neighbourhoods differ, who each suits and how Oktoberfest changes everything.
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Banff and Lake Louise: where to stay and how to plan your visit
Banff town, Lake Louise or Canmore? Where to stay in the Canadian Rockies, plus park passes, seasons, getting there from Calgary, lake shuttles and wildlife safety.
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Where to stay in Amsterdam: the neighbourhoods compared
Canal Ring, Jordaan, De Pijp, the Museum Quarter, Centrum, Oost and Noord: how Amsterdam's main areas differ, who each suits, and how to get around.
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Where to stay in Bangkok: riverside, Sukhumvit, Old Town and more
Bangkok's traffic and heat make location matter. Compare the riverside, Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam, the Old Town, Khao San and Chinatown, and learn how to get around.
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Where to stay in Barcelona: the neighbourhoods compared
Gothic Quarter, El Born, Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta, Poble-sec and Poblenou: how Barcelona's main areas differ, who each suits, and how to get around.
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Where to stay in Berlin: the neighbourhoods compared
Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Charlottenburg, Neukölln and Schöneberg: how Berlin's main areas differ and who each one suits best.
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Where to stay in Cancún and the Riviera Maya: areas compared
Cancún's Hotel Zone, downtown, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum or Costa Mujeres? How the coast compares, plus sargassum, hurricanes and transport.
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Where to stay in Dublin: Temple Bar, Georgian Dublin and beyond
Dublin's centre is walkable, but noise, value and character vary block by block. Compare Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Georgian Dublin, Smithfield, Docklands and more.
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Where to stay in Edinburgh: Old Town, New Town, Leith and beyond
Edinburgh is compact but hilly, and August changes everything. Compare the Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge, Leith, Southside and more, and see who each one suits.
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Where to stay in Florence: the neighbourhoods compared
Duomo, Santa Croce, Oltrarno, Santo Spirito, San Niccolò, San Lorenzo and Fiesole: how Florence's main areas differ, who each suits and what to check.
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Where to stay in Istanbul: Sultanahmet, Galata, Kadıköy and more
Istanbul spans two continents, and your base shapes every day of the trip. Compare Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim, Cihangir, Nişantaşı and Kadıköy.
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Where to stay in Kyoto: station, downtown, Gion or Arashiyama?
Kyoto's sights are spread out and its buses get crowded, so location matters. How Kyoto Station, Downtown, Gion, Arashiyama and the north compare, plus ryokan tips.
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Where to stay in Lisbon: the neighbourhoods compared
Lisbon is small but hilly, and where you sleep shapes your trip. A practical guide to Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Príncipe Real, Belém and more, and who each one suits.
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Where to stay in London: eight areas compared for visitors
London is huge and hotel prices vary widely by area. How the West End, South Bank, Kensington, Bloomsbury, Shoreditch, King's Cross and more compare, plus the Tube.
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Where to stay in Madrid: the neighbourhoods compared
Sol, Huertas, Malasaña, Chueca, Salamanca, La Latina, Retiro and Chamberí: how Madrid's main areas differ, who each suits and how to get around.
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Where to stay in Mexico City: Roma, Condesa, Polanco and more
Mexico City is enormous, and a good base keeps traffic out of your days. How Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Centro, Coyoacán and Juárez compare, plus altitude tips.
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Where to stay in Montreal: the neighbourhoods compared
Old Montreal, Downtown, the Plateau, Mile End, the Village or Griffintown? How Montreal's main areas compare, who each suits, and how winter changes the choice.
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Where to stay in New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens compared
Where you sleep in New York shapes your budget and your days. How Midtown, Lower Manhattan, SoHo, the Upper West and East Sides, Brooklyn and Queens compare.
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Where to stay in Orlando for theme parks: areas compared
On-site or off-site? Lake Buena Vista, International Drive, Kissimmee, Celebration, the Universal area or downtown: how Orlando's bases compare for a theme-park trip.
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Where to stay in Paris: the arrondissements and areas compared
Le Marais, Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre and more: how the main areas of Paris differ, who each suits, and how to get around once you're there.
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Where to stay in Prague: the neighbourhoods compared
Old Town, Malá Strana, New Town, Hradčany, Vinohrady, Žižkov and Holešovice: how Prague's main areas differ, who each suits and how to get around.
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Where to stay in Rome: the neighbourhoods compared
Centro Storico, Trastevere, Monti, Prati, Termini and more: how Rome's main areas differ, who each one suits, and how to get around a city best seen on foot.
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Where to stay in Seoul: Myeongdong, Jongno, Hongdae and more
Seoul is vast, so your base decides how much time you spend on the subway. Compare Myeongdong, Jongno, Hongdae, Gangnam, Itaewon, Dongdaemun and Seoul Station.
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Where to stay in Singapore: Marina Bay, Chinatown, Orchard and more
Singapore is compact and easy to get around, but each district has a distinct feel. Compare Marina Bay, Orchard, Chinatown, the riverside, Kampong Glam and Sentosa.
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Where to stay in Tokyo: the main areas compared for a first visit
Tokyo is vast, so your base shapes every day. How Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa, Roppongi, Ikebukuro and Shinagawa compare, plus trains, IC cards and airports.
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Where to stay in Toronto: the neighbourhoods compared
Financial District, King West, Yorkville, St Lawrence, Queen West, Kensington or near Pearson? How Toronto's main areas compare and how the TTC and UP Express link them.
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Where to stay in Vancouver: the best areas for every kind of trip
Downtown, the West End, Yaletown, Gastown, Kitsilano, North Vancouver or Richmond? How Vancouver's areas compare, their trade-offs, and how SkyTrain and SeaBus link them.
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Where to stay in Venice: the sestieri, islands and Mestre compared
San Marco, Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Giudecca, Lido or Mestre: how Venice's areas differ, who each suits and what to know about getting there.
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Where to stay in Vienna: the districts compared
Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Neubau, Mariahilf, Wieden, Landstraße and the areas near the main stations: how Vienna's districts differ and who each suits.