However in some countries hotel rooms for two or pension type establishments can work out cheaper.

If you are aiming to stay anywhere for more than a few days ask for a discount or offer to work in lieu of your accommodation

Your Lonely Planet or guidebook is not the only option for accommodation. Hostels open and close regularly so ask around when you get there. A Travel Information Centre is always a good first option.

However saving a few euro, dollars or rupees on accommodation is not worth it if it is out of town, unhygienic, cold, uncomfortable or even dangerous.