Sex and the City style breaks on a budget
With the much anticipated Sex and the City sequel just around the corner, Hostelworld.com has come up with some chic accommodation ideas to help guests follow in the stylish footsteps of their favourite cast members.
Although set in Abu Dhabi, it was only last year that the stars of the show were spotted in the winding Medina market places in Marrakech where most of the scenes were shot. So whether travellers want to be ‘Carried’ away raising a martini glass in NYC or swapping flip flops for Louboutins in Medina, Hostelworld.com offers a fantastic selection of accommodation to fit the bill.
Zip 112, New York
This hostel is located in the region of West Williamsburg, famed for being the ultimate hang out for exclusive artists and upcoming designers. If art savvy travelers are on the lookout for their very own Aleksandr Petrovsky, this is the hostel for them. Home to a thriving art community there is always time for a candlelit cocktail on the high roof top terrace overlooking the whole of Manhatten.
Only 5 minutes away from East Village via the Subway and moments away from Bedford Avenue there are many opportunities to find ones inner Charlotte by exploring the best art galleries and stopping off for a girly brunch. Price range from £34 per person per night.
Broadway Hotel n Hostel, New York
The Broadway Hotel & Hostel is conveniently located on the trendy upper west side in one of New York's most famous addresses- Broadway. This hostel is also positioned within walking distance from Central Park, Columbia University and Times Square.
For your very own Premier experience, guests are welcomed to enjoy this hostel’s chic lounge equipped with a state of the art sound and lighting system and multiple plasma screens showing Hollywood’s latest and finest films throughout the day. This hostel boasts a gourmet modern kitchen and dining room as well as many private ensuite rooms, perfect for families or friends.
This hostel is ideal for those in search of their own red carpet moment following the Prada clad footsteps of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha. Prices range from £20 per person per night
Urban Oasis, New York
In the heart of Manhattan this hostel offers a calm, cozy and intimate atmosphere where weary travellers can flop after a long day sightseeing.
The majority of rooms have huge loft-style windows looking onto the awe inspiring Empire State Building. Superbly located on 31st Street at 5th Avenue in the centre of Manhattan, the immediate streets host a plethora of shops, cheap eateries, restaurants, cafes, and guests will also have easy access to the best nightlife spots for a true Sex and the City experience.
For those wanting a great photo opportunity to show off to friends at home, visitors should go to The New York Public Library the site of the famous ‘would-be wedding’ of Carrie and Big. Prices range from £49 per person per night.
Marrakech Equity, Morocco
Voted best Hostel in Morocco, 2008 no detail or decoration has been forgotten from this hostel.
Rooms have ensuite bathrooms and exquisite furnishings, sofas, cushions, mirrors and paintings. Impressive common areas have been provided to unwind from the frenetic pace of the city whilst getting to know people from all over the world.
At night guests can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Riad's softly lit inner courtyard, or take in the amazing views from the rooftop terrace while enjoying a cocktail from the bar.
The city of Marrakech combines the increasing modernity visible in the new city, with one of the most emblematic and historic centres in the world. The modern areas for shopping are strikingly contrasted with the old walled city and the Medina, where time seems to have stopped some centuries ago.
Guests will be seduced in true Sex and the City style by the contrasts of colours and smells of the Medina. The mythical Plaza Djemaa el-Fna, is a great place for tourists- here they can find an incredible selection of snake charmers and acrobats every single day. Prices range from £12 per person per night.
Ksar- Shama, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Ksar –Shama is set in a beautiful berber village called Ouirgane, at a staggering 1000m high. An hour’s drive south of Marrakech, this hostel offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the white snow-capped Atlas mountains.
The hostel design epitomises the authentic style of this region. All wooden elements such as doors or furniture are hand carved and the fine tadlakt art on the walls is exquisite.
Located in the middle of 15 hectares of olive groves and next to the beautiful Azzaden river, the hostel’s chef prepares daily delicious tajines with seasonal fruits from the grove and their very own olive oil.
The hostel has its own spa and hammam space to provide guests with the best beauty treatments for a genuine Sex and the City pampering session, while a fresh mint tea by the pool is a must. Prices range from £30 per person per night.
Riad Etoile de Mogador, Essaouira, Morocco
Riad Etoile de Mogador is a traditional Moroccan residence, located in the fabulous Medina d'Essaouira and is only 200m from the beach.
Each room has been individually designed to resonate traditional Moroccan style and there is a selection of shared and single rooms on offer.
A wide choice of traditional meals will be at guest’s disposal and the menu is designed daily from seasonal foods from the buzzing local market place.
The Riad has a beautiful terrace with a solarium offering spectacular views of the ocean and the Bay of Essaouira as well as two lounge areas with a television and dining room. Prices range from £22 per person per night.
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