It is certainly true that extra caution is needed before booking in Europe with an online auction such as Priceline. Such arrangements are usually non-refundable. But larger parties traveling in Europe might find the smaller guest spaces and restrictions on persons per room might require two or more rooms. That expense can be a budget killer. Bidding for a bargain can offset these potential pitfalls.
The room pictured above was secured for $95/night on a Priceline bid within a four-star zone in one of Europe's fashion capitals. It was a free hotel upgrade. Naturally, Priceline doesn't usually work out this well for budget travelers in Europe. But the point is to at least take a look -- you never know what might result.
