For example, p.499 the Abszint restaurant is at VI Andrassy Ut 34, but the street is over 1km long from East to West, so where is the beginning of the street ?? it does not tell you which metro station you should get off to reach the place. You have only 50-50 chance to get it right !!

Another example, p.397 Restaurant Rissani in Berlin ( Spreewaldplatz 4, Kreuberg), this guide book only tells you the address and in general there is no way you can find the place unless you spend over 10 mins or even half hour to work it out !

Even the local had no idea where the Spreewaldplatz street was !! certainly, you can pay for the taxi drivers to take you to the place, so what is the point to get this guide book ??

I stayed in The Circus Youth Hostel in Berlin during my visit, but it took me over 1 and half hour to get there, because this guide book does give you the address, but which station I should get off ??

Anyway, I will give my copy away for those who want it for free !! (first come first serves !), but remember, this book will only make your trip worst !

Certainly, you can use guide book if you want to make your holiday/life unenjoyable


Too Little of Too Much   November 27, 2003
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

We bought this as we were going off to Europe in a camper. However, it wasn't that useful, in that Europe is just too big to cram into one book. I suppose if you are really 'doing' Europe on a one -off trip, it would direct you to the best things to see; and certainly it was helpful in pointing out one or two places we wouldn't have seen otherwise. However, in general, if you can get the single volume for the country or area you're going to, that's what I'd do.


the worst guide ever, little bit to rough   August 11, 2001
 18 out of 36 found this review helpful

I recently went on a backpacking holiday to Europe. We took the Rough Guide 2001 with us and the Lonely Planet guide 1999 with us. The Rough Guide really let us down. Many of the places we stayed in where nothing like the described in the book. Many of the prices for museums etc where also incorrect not by a little amount but by many pounds. In some cities especially the main one such as Paris there were hardly any accomodation listed. All in all the Lonely Planet edition that was out of date, was far more detailed than the rough guide which although is meant to be a rough guide should not leave u out in the cold!. Buy the Lonley Planet far better! happy holidays


An invaluable first source of information   April 12, 2001
 8 out of 13 found this review helpful

As per usual Rough Guide offer you a comprehensive insight into all aspects of travelling full of useful information, advice, weblinks and ideas. With info on 31 countries, 100 maps and a massive 1350 pages could be a bit big to take with but you could always photocopy useful bits which include a section of handy words/phrases in 23 languages. Found it a great help in planning a two month trip interrailing round Europe although there are plenty of other options offered on the best way to tour. The book caters for everyone, with examples of accomodation and transportation for all budgets. With information on less conventional or well-known areas to visit as well as the capitals and major cities it will help make your holiday more interesting. A definite pre-holiday buy and a great means to start planning your trip. Value for money and beats buying a differnet guide book for each country especially if you're planning an extensive tour.