Polymeet in Berlin during August 2006

[Provost Harrison]

Is that the bank holiday weekend? Sounds good to me!

[Gibsie]

I won't be able to make this one, my dissertation is due in the very next day...

[MarkG]

Berlin in August? bleh, you should come to Greece

[Provost Harrison]

Well I'm going anyway, I just need to book the time off work (I am on holiday at the moment anyway so I will have to ring my supervisor) - should be coming to Berlin from 23-28th.

[Sir Og]

How much would accomodation cost in Berlin, how much for transport in the city and to/from the airport?

I am interested in coming but I need to have a good idea of how much this would cost.

[Zopperoni]

Hotels are about 60-70 euros a night for Holiday Inn level accommodation, from what I've seen. Double the rate for Sheraton/Marriott level hotels.

Rates are pretty fair if you ask me. I'm sure you could find lower rates for more "obscure" brands

[Sir Og]

60-70 euros seems too much for my budget. I need to look for something cheaper.

It will be good if I can find 60-70 euros for three nights.

[Zopperoni]

Try the Generator: http://www.generatorhostels.com/berlin/

I stayed at a Generator hostel in London, and it was good.

[Ecthy]

I think last year Snotty stayed at a place (youth hostel, why would anyone our age go to a hotel, Zopper you are a yuppie ) that charged about 40? Snotty?

A day ticket for public transport costs 6 euros, the public transport network in Berlin is VERY inclusive.

Before you consider attending, estimate how big it will be to see if it's worth spending money. So far it's:

Ecthy x
Provost Harrison x
Zopperoni ?
Snotty ?
Heresson x
Sir Og ?
BeBro ?
Sir Ralph x
Dauphin x

Many question marks

[Snotty]

The hostel I stayed at last time was a bit of a dive. If there were a few of us we could easily fill up a small dorm room somewhere else

[Sir Og]

Is the date August 25-27 final?

[Ecthy]

I'd say so, most seem to agree. I'll edit the opening post and put in the date and (possible) attendees.

Snotty, it seemed to be a normal student hostel

BTW, if it's only for one night, I can put some of you up in my flat. My flatmates won't moan if it's just one night.

Chat me up if you fancy floorspace in my room for moer than one night.

[Lancer]

No room in your bed Ecthy? What's the deal?

[Heresson]

60-70 euros? Are You kidding? 5-10 euros is too much.
I will sleep in some park or whatever.

[Heresson]

I want to sleep at Ecthy's