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West Brom vs Portsmouth, FA Cup
On the weekend of the 5/6th April 2008 West Brom face Portsmouth in an FA Cup Semi Final, the two biggest clubs left in the competition face each other for a place in the final. Portsmouth are the favourites for the competition and will not be taking West Brom lightly - after a series of stunning upsets in this years competition they are desperate to take some silverware back to the South Coast with them. West Brom on the other hand know that this is a fantastic opportunity for another upset and an opportunity to reach the FA Cup final for the first time since their 1968 cup win, this is a match not to be missed.
Travel to the Game
To help West Brom and Portsmouth fans make the most out of this big occasion, we have researched the best ways to see the game and enjoy a weekend in London. We have looked at hotels near Wembley Stadium and in central London which will help supporter make the most of their London trip. We based our research on West Brom and Portsmouth fans spending a weekend in London from Friday through to Sunday - this gives fans time to get to The Big Smoke and enjoy London sights and nightlife before or after the game before heading back to Yorkshire or Cardiff. Our research is summarised at the end of this post where we break down each option by price.
Wembley Stadium Hotels
For those who wish to stay in a Wembley Stadium hotel there are a few options, here are the nearest 3 and 4 star hotels to Wembley:
- 3 Star Quality Hotel Wembley costs from £62.50 per person per night
- 4 star Wembley Plaza costs from £79.50 per person per night
Both these hotels are very close to Wembley stadium and provide great access to the venue. It is worth noting however that there is very little to do around the stadium and we would advise anyone visiting London and not just the stadium, to stay in central London and commute to Wembley on matchday.
Central London Hotels
There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Central London, giving easy access to to all the major attractions, bars, restaurants and clubs. If you are a Portsmouth fan and you arriving by train staying in a London Waterloo hotel is convenient. For West Brom fans arriving by train then it is just as easy to find hotels near Kings Cross or Euston are suitable and easy to get to straight off the train. Nightlife lovers should look at London Piccadilly hotels for bar and club action. Piccadilly is also handy as the tube runs direct from Piccadilly Circus to Wembley Central on the Bakerloo Line. Here are 3,4 and 5 hotels available in these areas:
- 3 Star Cresfield Hotel (Kings Cross) costs from £33.75 per person per night
- 4 Star Park Plaza County Hall (Waterloo) costs from £58.15 per person per night
- 5 Star Sofitel St James London (Piccadilly) costs from £67.50 per person per night
There are many more hotels in Central London. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, search on MATCHhotels.com to compare London and Wembley hotels.
Transport To London
If you are taking the train to London then Portsmouth fans shall arrive in Waterloo station in South London, West Brom supporters coming in from the North should arrive at Euston (possibly Kings Cross). If supporters are arriving by coach then Victoria Coach Station is Londons central coach stop and is where both sets of fans ahould arrive. All three of these destinations give easy access to Wembley through Londons Underground system.
If driving from either West Brom or Portsmouth make sure that your hotel has car parking facilities as it is nearly impossible to park in Central London due to parking restrictions. Car parking is expensive and there is also the congestion charge is £8 per day (only applicable for Friday).
Ticket Prices
Both teams are set to receive an allocation of around 30,000 tickets, these are to be priced at £55, £45, £35 and £25 and are availalble through the clubs websites.
How To Book
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Barnsley vs Cardiff City, FA Cup
On the weekend of the 5/6th April 2008 Barnsley face Cardiff City, two underdogs that have fought their way to within one game of the FA Cup final. This classic encounter embraces the true spirit of the FA Cup and means that for the first time since 2004 the final will have a team from outside the Premiership in it. Will Barnsley be able to live up to the heroics that brought them victories over Liverpool and Chelsea and continue this glory run, or will Cardiff make it to their first final since 1927 and become the pride of Wales. This is a match for all football supporters to enjoy and should not be missed.
Travel to the Game
To help Barnsley and Cardiff City fans make the most out of this big occasion, we have researched the best ways to see the game and enjoy a weekend in London. We have looked at hotels near Wembley Stadium and in central London to help fans make the most of their trip. We based our research on Barnsley and Cardiff City fans spending a weekend in London from Friday through to Sunday - this gives fans time to get to The Big Smoke and have a night out in London either before or after the game before heading back to Yorkshire or Cardiff. Our research is summarised at the end of this post where we break down each option by price.
Wembley Stadium Hotels
For thoses who wish to stay in a Wembley Stadium hotel there are a few options, here are the nearest 3 and 4 star hotels available:
- 3 Star Quality Hotel Wembley costs from £62.50 per person per night
- 4 star Wembley Plaza costs from £79.50 per person per night
Both of the above hotels are within a mile of Wembley stadium and provide great access to the venue. However there is very little to do around this area and we would advise that you stay in a central London hotel to make the most of your weekend as there is an endless amount of things to do and it is an easy commute to the stadium on matchday.
Central London Hotels
There are literally thousnds of hotels to choose from in Central London, giving easy access to to all the major attractions, bars, restaurants and clubs. If you are a Cardiff City fan and arriving by train into Paddington station, choose a London Paddington hotel - there are more hotels in the Paddington area than anywhere else in London.
For Barnsley fans arriving by train into Kings Cross, choose a hotel near Kings Cross station.
If you prefer to stay right on top of the nighlife in Theatreland, London Piccadilly hotels are ideally placed although slightly more expensive than those in Paddington and Kings Cross. Piccadilly and neighbouring Leicester Square offer easy access to to the tube that runs direct from Piccadilly Circus to Wembley Central on the Bakerloo Line.
Here are 3,4 and 5 star hotels in Paddington, Kings Cross and Piccadilly:
- 3 Star Cresfield Hotel (Kings Cross) costs from £33.75 per person per night
- 4 Star Dylan House Hotel (Paddington) costs from £39.50 per person per night
- 5 Star Sofitel St James London (Piccadilly) costs from £67.50 per person per night
There are many more hotels in Central London. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, use MATCHhotels.com to compare hotels to find cheap accommodation.
Transport To London
Trains are the best route into London, are much faster than cars and are cheap when booked in advance. Cardiff City fans will arrive into Paddington station in West London, Barnsley supporters coming in from the North should arrive at Kings Cross (board the train at Wakefield and it will only take 2 hours!). Both stations give easy access to Wembley through Londons Underground system. If supporters are arriving by coach then Victoria Coach Station is Londons central coach stop where both sets of fans should arrive.
We would not recommend driving to London by car - car parking is hard to find and expensive. If you do decide to drive make sure that your hotel has car parking facilitiesand beware the congestion charge which is £8 per day (only applicable for Friday).
Match Tickets
Barnsley and Cardiff City should both receive an allocation of roughly 30,000 tickets for the FA Cup Semi Final. Tickets are to priced at £55, £45, £35 and £25 and are available through club websites.
How To Book
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Euro 2008 Letzigrund Stadium Zurich
Euro 2008 Travel Guide > Letzigrund Stadion
This guide to Zurich and Letzigrund Stadion has been written for football supporters visiting Ernst Happel Stadium during Euro 2008. Discover how to make the most out of a trip to watch the European Championships whether you are visiting for the day or staying overnight in one of the many hotels in Zurich, Switzerland.
About Zurich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, clocking in with almost 400,000 residents and nearly 1 million in the city limits and surrounding area. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital city (Geneva is the Swiss Capital). Zurich is in the north of Switzerland and plays host to three games during Euro 2008.
Zurich is known for its quality of life. Contrary to what many think, it has a nice climate that ranges between 9 and 29 degrees Celsius (50 to 85 Fahrenheit) throughout the year. It is also considered one of the planet’s most international cities with most citizens able to speak in several tongues including German, Italian, English and French. The city has long been known for its cultural touches and its clean, efficient mannerism, however in recent years it has become an extremely popular European center thanks to the heavy emphasis on these societal aspects plus the additions of party hot spots and gastronomic delights. Visitors to Zurich should bring a pretty penny to spend on Swiss watches, chocolates and even Swiss Army Knives!
The Zurich Airport (Flughafen Zurich) is the largest and busiest in all of Switzerland. Following along with the Swiss tradition of efficiency, the airport is a simple 10 minute ride into Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main station) by S-Bahn (rail) and nearly every hotel provides a shuttle bus to and fro for their guests.
Where to Stay in Zurich
Euro 2008 fans looking to stay in hotels near Letzigrund Stadion should look at the Crowne Plaza Zurich which is only 400 metres from the stadium. Or if you would like to stay in a central Zurich hotel then try either the Schweizerhof Zurich or the Widder Hotel botth are excellent hotels and are in Tripadvisors top 5 Zurich hotels.
About Letzigrund Stadion
The Letzigrund Stadion was originally opened on February 22nd 1925 nad has gone uder extensive remodelling ever since, the ground plays host to three games during Euro 2008, has a capacity of 30,000 and is home to FC Zurich during the Swiss club season. The Stadium was opened in it’s latest format on 30th August 2007 and the first ever football match there was the local derby between FC Zürich vs. Grasshopper Club Zürich on September 23rd 2007.
Getting to Letzigrund Stadion
The Letzigrund stadion is only two miles from Zurich’s City Centre and is easily accessable on the cities Tram system.
After the Match
If you wish to eat with a great view then try Blu for great Italian food and great views of Lake Zurich. Zurich also has many great bars and clubs to visit (over 500 in fact) and for a late night out you may wish to try the Oliver Twist Pub in central Zurich which has Karaoke nights, games nights every Sunday and other themed events.
Euro 2008 Matches at Letzigrund Stadion
Match 5 - 09/06 - Group C - Romania vs. France - 18.00
Match 13 - 13/06 - Group C - Italy vs. Romania - 18.00
Match 22 - 17/06 - Group C - France vs. Italy - 20.45
Euro 2008 Ernst Happel Stadium Vienna
Euro 2008 Travel Guide > Ernst Happel Stadium
This guide to Vienna and Ernst Happel Stadium has been written for football supporters visiting Ernst Happel Stadium during Euro 2008. Discover how to make the most out of a trip to watch the European Championships whether you are visiting for the day or staying overnight in one of the many hotels in Vienna, Austria.
About Vienna
Vienna, Austria was first founded in 500 BC as a Celtic settlement. Vienna is the capital city of Austria and is also the site of seven Euro 2008 games including the final. The city is by far the largest in Austria with a population of just under two million and is also the economic and political centre of the country. The city is in the east of the country and is situated close to the Czech, Slovakian and Hungarian borders.
Vienna is known for its food and drink, particularly for its Wiener schnitzel, breweries, vineyards and cafes. The homemade wines and beers are served in pubs known as Heuriger, where visitors can order a sample of Wiener schnitzel, which is nothing more than pounded veal that is coated in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs and then fried to perfection. The cafes around the city are renowned and some date back centuries. Even if visitors do not have a caffeine addiction, do not want to consume alcoholic beverages and certainly don’t want to stuff themselves with fried foods, the city’s Naschmarkt is a permanent market that is filled with fresh fruits, veggies, spices, fish, meats and speciality foods from all over the world.
The Vienna International Airport is the busiest in Austria. When it was built in 1938 it only had one small terminal but two additional ones have been added since. Its runways can handle large capacity aircraft like the Airbus A340 and the airport serves destinations across Europe and Asia. Vienna International Airport is 11 miles (18kms) southeast of the city and has a city airport train that runs every half an hour straight into Vienna city centre to the Landstrasse/Wien Mitte station. Journey time is about 15 minutes and the train costs 9.00 euros one way.
Where to Stay in Vienna
Euro 2008 fans looking to stay in hotels near Ernst Happel Stadium should look at the Hilton Danube which is only 800 metres away. However we recommend that you stay in the city centre for easy access to noth the stadium and the cities bars, restaurants and sights. Why not stay in either the K&K Hotel Maria Theresia or the Altstadt Vienna - both are in TripAdvisors top 10 Vienna hotels and give great access to both the city centre and the Ernst Happel Stadium. To find and reserve Vienna hotels use the MATCHhotels hotel price comparison service to find cheap Vienna accommodation.
About Ernst Happel Stadium
The Ernst Happel Stadium is the largest football stadium in Austria with a capacity of 53,008. Ernst Happel is the home of the Austrian national football team. The stadium was opened in 1931 and was named the Prater Stadium until 1992 when it was renamed the Ernst Happel Stadium in honour of Ernst Happel following his death. You may like to note that the address is Meiereistraße, Wien, 1020, Austria.
Getting to Ernst Happel Stadium
The Ernst Happel Stadium is in the heart of Vienna’s 2nd District in an area that is known as Prater (stadium was originally named Prater Stadium). When travelling from Vienna city centre to Ernst Happel Stadium you can either take the number 80 or 84A buses which go direct to the stadium. However the easiest way to get to the ground from Vienna city centre is by taking the U1 Subway to Praterstern and then tram number 21 to the stadium.
After the Match
There are many great restaurants and bars in Vienna to keep you occupied during your time there. For traditional Viennese food try Augustinerkeller near the Karlsplatz underground station, it is open until midnight each day and serves numerous hot and cold dishes along with great local wines. For party animals, Adolf Loos is an American bar that serves fantastic cocktails and Porky and Bess is the cities best Jazz club.
Euro 2008 Matches at Ernst Happel Stadium
Match 3 - 08/06 - Group B - Austria vs. Croatia - 18.00
Match 12 - 12/06 - Group B - Austria vs. Poland - 20.45
Match 20 - 16/06 - Group B - Austria vs. Germany - 20.45
Match 26 - 20/06 - Quarter Final - Winner of Group B vs. Runner up of Group A - 20.45
Match 28 - 22/06 - Quarter Final - Winner of Group D vs. Runner up of Group C - 20.45
Match 30 - 26/06 - Semi Final - Winner of Match 27 vs. Winner of Match 28 - 20.45
Match 31 - 29/06 - Final - Winner of Match 29 vs. Winner of Match 30 - 20.45
Euro 2008 Travel Guide
<< We did want to put the Euro 2008 logo here but UEFA have warned us that doing so “damages UEFA’s exclusive rights of control over its own trade marks“. We are not sure how publicising the Euro 2008 tournament and brand does this but bow to their legal team’s wisdom. >>
On Saturday 7th June at 18.00 local time, Euro 2008 gets started when co-hosts Switzerland take on the Czech Republic. Summers must see event consists of 16 teams split into 4 groups in a tournament that consists of 31 matches and ultimately 1 trophy, can Greece pull off another shock and defend the trophy that they won 4 years ago? One thing is of sure this 22 day football festival should not be missed as the top European nations play for the coveted Henri Delaunay trophy. The tournament is split into 4 groups from which the top two teams from each go through to the quarter finals, we have covered each group below so that you have a guide to which teams may fare the best during Euro 2008.
Group A:
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Portugal
Turkey
Saturday, 07 June 2008
Portugal v Turkey, A, 20:45, Stade de Geneve
Switzerland v Czech Republic, A, 18:00, St Jakob Park
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Czech Republic v Portugal, A, 17:00, Stade de Geneve
Switzerland v Turkey, A, 19:45, St Jakob Park
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Switzerland v Portugal, A, 19:45, St Jakob Park
Turkey v Czech Republic, A, 19:45, Stade de Geneve
Group B:
Austria
Croatia
Germany
Poland
Sunday, 08 June 2008
Austria v Croatia, B, 18:00, Ernst Happel Stadium
Germany v Poland, B, 20:45, Hypo-Arena
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Austria v Poland, B, 20:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Croatia v Germany, B, 18:00, Hypo-Arena
Monday, 16 June 2008
Austria v Germany, B, 20:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Poland v Croatia, B, 20:45, Hypo-Arena
Group C:
Netherlands
Italy
Romania
France
Monday, 09 June 2008
Holland v Italy, C, 20:45, Stade de Suisse Wankdorf
Romania v France, C, 18:00, Letzigrund Stadium
Friday, 13 June 2008
Holland v France, C, 20:45, Stade de Suisse Wankdorf
Italy v Romania, C, 18:00, Letzigrund Stadium
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
France v Italy, C, 20:45, Letzigrund Stadium
Holland v Romania, C, 20:45, Stade de Suisse Wankdorf
Group D:
Greece
Sweden
Spain
Russia
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Greece v Sweden, D, 20:45, Stadion Wals-Siezenheim
Spain v Russia, D, 18:00, Stadion Tivoli Neu
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Greece v Russia, D, 20:45, Stadion Wals-Siezenheim
Sweden v Spain, D, 18:00, Stadion Tivoli Neu
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Greece v Spain, D, 20:45, Stadion Wals-Siezenheim
Russia v Sweden, D, 20:45, Stadion Tivoli Neu
Quarter Finals:
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Winner Group A v Runner-up Gp B, Quarter Final, 20:45, St Jakob Park
Friday, 20 June 2008
Winner Grp B v Runner-up Gp A, 20:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Winner Grp C v Runner-up Gp D, 20:45, St Jakob Park
Sunday, 22 June 2008
Winner Gp D v Runner-up Gp C, 20:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Semi Finals:
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Winner Q/F 1 v Winner Q/F 2, 20:45, St Jakob Park
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Winner Q/F 3 v Winner Q/F 4, 20:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Final:
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Winners SF1 v Winners SF2, Final, 19:45, Ernst Happel Stadium
Chelsea vs Huddersfield Town, FA Cup 5th Round, Saturday 16th February 2008
On Saturday 16th February 2008 Huddersfield Town travel to Chelsea in the FA Cup 5th round, in a match that promises to be a true David v Goliath clash. Huddersfield Town FC will want to make the most of this opportunity in what promises to be their own cup final, can Huddersfield do the unthinkable and shock the likes of England captain John Terry and new signing Nicolas Anelka, one things for sure you won’t want to miss it.
CHEAP TRAVEL TO THE GAME
To help Huddersfeld fans (and out of town Chelsea fans) make the most of this big occassion, we have researched the best ways to see the game and enjoy a weekend in London. We have looked into travel options by train, coash, bus and car, hotels near Chelsea’s stadium (Stamford Bridge) and hotels in central London. We based our research on Huddersfield Town fans spending a weekend in London from Friday through to Sunday - this gives fans time to get to The Big Smoke and have a night out in London after the game before heading home to Yorkshire. Our research is summarised at the end of this post where we break down each option by price.
Cheap Chelsea Hotels
For those that like to save money and avoid paying over the odds, we have researched hotels near Chelsea for the game. Here are the cheapest 3, 4 and 5 star hotels available:
- 3 star Barkston Garden Hotel costs from £26 per person per night
- 4 star Kyriad Princes Square Hotel costs from £32.50 per person per night
- 5 star Lord Milner Hotel costs from from £67.50 per person per night
MATCHhotels.com lists lots more hotels near Chelsea. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, MATCHhotels.com compares prices to find cheap accommodation.
Cheap Trains to London
- The fastest route to London is Hudersfield-Wakefield-London in a super quick time of 3 hours.
- A special offer on yorkshirepost.co.uk allows you to book trains from either Leeds or Wakefield to London at a discount rate of £8, you can do this by collecting 4 tokens (printed daily until February 2nd 2008) and follow the instructions on the yorkshirepost website to book.
- The cheapest normal train journey we found from Huddersfield to London was £41.35. This was departing Friday morning and returning Sunday night.
Cheap Coach to London
- From Leeds, the coach takes 4.5 hours and from Huddersfield, 5.5 hours.
- National Express coach from Huddersfield to London is £25 per person (leaving Friday returning Sunday). If you wish to travel from Leeds to London you can get a funfare ticket where prices start from £15 return.
- Megabus from Wakefield to London starts form £13.50 per person (leaving Friday returning Sunday. If you wish to travel from Leeds to London then Megabus is only £9 per person.
Travel by Car
- A car journey could take anything from 4 to 6 hours. Based on three people sharing the petrol cost would total about £60 (£20 each). However, beware expensive car parking and the congestion charge which is £8 per day (only applicable for Friday).
Match Tickets
- Huddersfield Town have been given an allocation of 6,126 tickets at a cost of £25 for adults and £12 for Concessions.
Hotel + car: £72 per person (4-6 hours)
Hotel + train: £87.35 per person (3 hours)
Hotel + bus: £65.50 per person (5-6 hours)
(Prices based on travel and two nights accommodation 15th - 17th February 2008)
HOW TO BOOK
Our guide above should help you find cheap travel deals for Chelsea v Huddersfield Town.
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Inter Milan vs Liverpool, UEFA Champions League, Tuesday 11th March 2008
On Tuesday 11th March 2008, Inter Milan face Liverpool at the San Siro Stadium in the 2nd Round of the UEFA Champions League. 2005 and 5 times winners Liverpool face off against current Italian Champions Inter Milan. Liverpool will be hoping to go one better than their defeat in the final last season and to do so need to win this game progress to the Champions League quarter finals. However, Inter Milan are the current Italian Champions and will be desparate to add a third Champions League title to an already great history of their own.
CHEAP TRAVEL TO THE GAME
There are two ways to travel to football games - the cheap way that suits most fans and the expensive corporate way.
Cheap Milan Hotels
For those that like to save money and avoid paying over the odds, we have researched hotels in Milan for the game. Here are the cheapest 3, 4 and 5 star hotels available:
- 3 star Hotel Ritter costs from £28 per person per night
- 4 star Hotel ADI Hotel Poliziano Fiera costs from £51 per person per night
- 5 star Melia Milano costs from £100 per person per night
MATCHhotels.com lists lots more hotels near Inter Milan. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, MATCHhotels.com compares prices to find cheap accommodation.
Cheap Flights to Milan
Milan is served by three international airports: Malpensa International Airport, Linate Airport and Orio al Serio Airport.
- Malpensa International Airport is the main airport. The Malpensa Shuttle is a bus service from the airport to Milan Central Station (centre of Milan), this cost from €6 one way. Alternatively, take a train from Terminal 1 - these depart every 30 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to central Milan. Taxi’s are not recommended from this station as they usually cost around €70 euros.
- Milan’sLinate Airport is the closest airport to Milan. Fly to Linate and the city centre can be reached easily by all forms of transport.
- Orio al Serio Airport is not recommended as it is pretty far from the centre of Milan and is the smallest of its three airports.
Compare flights at diytravel.co.uk to find the cheapest deals. diytravel compares over 600 different airlines in one search. We found a £35 return to Milan from London from 10th - 12th March!
Match Tickets
Liverpool have received an allocation of 4,200 tickets for their supporters who wish to travel to the match. These cost £24 each and can be purchased via the Liverpool website by supporters who meet the clubs relevent criteria.
MATCHhotels hotel + flight: £202 per person (2 nights accommdation, 10-12 March, flying from Briminham Intl). (price as of 11/2/08)
EXPENSIVE TRAVEL TO THE GAME
Lots of sports travel companies are happy to charge you the earth for this game. Thomas Cook sport charge a whopping £339 per person for one nights accommodation and a flight (10th - 11th March). This massive price is actually based on two people sharing, if you are travelling alone a single room will cost you even more!
Liverpool/Thomas Cook hotel + flight: £339 per person (1 nights accommodation, 10-11 March). (price as of 11/2/08)
(Prices based on four star hotels in Milan)
HOW TO BOOK
Book cheap sports travel by finding your own hotel and flight. Our guide above should help you find the best travel deals for Inter Milan vs Liverpool. By booking your own hotel and flight you will avoid travel agent commissions and have more money to spend whilst in Milan.
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Barcelona vs Celtic, UEFA Champions League, Tuesday 4th March 2008
On Tuesday 4th March 2008, Barcelona face Celtic at the Nou Camp in the 2nd Round of the UEFA Champions League. Scottish champions Celtic face the unenviable task of taking on Spanish giants Barcelona, Celtic will not be daunted by the task though as they have already beaten last years winners AC Milan at Parkhead in the group stages this season. If Celtic are to have any chance of going through they will have to stop Barcelona’s Thierry Henry, Samuel Etoo, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho from scoring the goals that would knock them out. There is no doubt that Celtic are underdogs for the tie but they will give everything to try and make the quarter finals and keep their European dream alive.
Cheap Travel To The Game
There are two ways to travel to Spanish football games - most football fans like cheap travel; whilst some fans, usually corporate customers, choose expensive travel.
Cheap Barcelona Hotels
For those that like to save money and avoid paying over the odds, we have researched hotels in Barcelona for the game. Here are the cheapest 3, 4 and 5 star hotels available:
- 3 star Aparthotel Atenea Calabria from £34 per person per night.
- 4 star Abba Sants from £37.50 per person per night.
- 5 star Princesca Sofia Gran Hotel from £55 per person per night.
MATCHhotels.com lists lots of Barcelona hotels. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, MATCHhotels.com compares prices to find cheap accommodation.
Cheap Flights to Barcelona
Barcelona is served by two airports: Barcelona International Airport and Girona
- Barcelona International Airport is Barcelona’s main airport and is only about 10kms away from the centre of Barcelona. It is much closer to the centre of Barcelona than Girona and it is advised to fly to Barcelona International Airport if possible. Transport to the centre of Barcelona can be made on the Renfe commuter train which travels from the airport to Sants train station and connects with the Barcelona metro system. The TMB public bus on line 46 runs every 25 minutes to the centre and taxis are also available at a higher cost.
- Barcelona is also served by Girona Airport which is about an hour bus ride from Barcelona city centre. No train service is available direct from the airport, but there is one from nearby Girona Town. When booking your flights many low cost airlines use Girona under the name of Barcelona, so remember to check what airport you are flying to - even though Girona is usually cheaper than Barcelona airport, the cost of the bus transfer can end up making Girona more expensive!
Compare flights at diytravel.co.uk to find the cheapest deals. diytravel compares over 600 different airlines in one search. We found a £178 return to Barcelona from Glasgow from 3rd - 5th March. This was cheapest flight available from Glasgow and Edinburgh when we checked, so book early to avoid further price rises!
Match Tickets
Celtic have an allocation of 4,500 tickets for their supporters who wish to travel to the match. These should cost around £30 each (prices not yet announced) and can be purchased via the Celtic webiste by supporters who meet the clubs relevent criteria.
Cheapest estimated Price: £242
Expensive Travel To The Game
Lots of sports travel companies are happy to charge you the earth for this game. Thomas Cook sport charge a whopping £429 per person for two nights accommodation and a flight (3rd - 5th March). This massive price is actually based on two people sharing, if you are travelling alone a single room will cost you even more!
Celtic and Thomas Cook Price: £459
How To Book
Book cheap sports travel by finding your own hotel and flight. Our guide above should help you find the best travel deals for Barcelona vs Celtic. By booking your own hotel and flight you will avoid travel agent commissions and have more money to spend whilst in Barcelona.
Please tell your friends about the service we are providing and the cost savings. Add a comment to our blog to let us know what deal you found and how much you saved.
AC Milan vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Tuesday 4th March 2008
On Tuesday 4th March 2008, AC Milan face Arsenal at the San Siro Stadium in the 2nd Round of the UEFA Champions League. This classic matchup is sure to be the tie of the round as 2006 finalists Arsenal face off against seven time and current holders AC Milan. If Arsenal are to continue their quest for a first Champions League trophy then they will have to be on their very best form if they are to stand a chance of making it through to the quarter finals. With a host of stars on show, including Arsenal’s Cesc Farbregas, Emmanuel Adebayor and Tomas Rosicky competing against the likes of AC Milan’s legendary captain Paolo Maldini and FIFA World Player of the Year Kaka, this is a tie that should not be missed.
Cheap Travel To The Game
There are two ways to travel to football games - the cheap way that suits most fans and the expensive corporate way.
Cheap Milan Hotels
For those that like to save money and avoid paying over the odds, we have researched hotels in Milan for the game. Here are the cheapest 3, 4 and 5 star hotels available:
- 3 star Hotel Corallo costs from £25 per person per night
- 4 star ADI Hotel Poliziano Fiera costs from £28 per person per night
- 5 star Melia Milano costs from £47 per person per night
MATCHhotels.com lists lots of AC Milan hotels. From budget 1 star hostels and economy hotels through to 4 and 5 star luxury hotels, MATCHhotels.com compares prices to find cheap accommodation.
Cheap Flights to Milan
Milan is served by three international airports: Malpensa International Airport, Linate Airport and Orio al Serio Airport.
- Malpensa International Airport is the main airport. The Malpensa Shuttle is a bus service from the airport to Milan Central Station (centre of Milan), this cost from €6 one way. Alternatively, take a train from Terminal 1 - these depart every 30 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to central Milan. Taxi’s are not recommended from this station as they usually cost around €70 euros.
- Milan’s Linate Airport is the closest airport to Milan. Fly to Linate and the city centre can be reached easily by all forms of transport.
- Orio al Serio Airport is not recommended as it is pretty far from the centre of Milan and is the smallest of its three airports.
Compare flights at diytravel.co.uk to find the cheapest deals. diytravel compares over 600 different airlines in one search. We found a £30 return to Milan from London from 3rd - 5th March!
Match Tickets
Arsenal have an allocation of 4,500 tickets for their supporters who wish to travel to the match. These cost £31 each and can be purchased via the Arsenal webiste by supporters who meet the clubs relevent criteria.
MATCHhotels hotel + flight: £80 per person!
Expensive Travel To The Game
Lots of sports travel companies are happy to charge you the earth for this game. Arsenal Football Club charge a whopping £315 per person for two nights accommodation and a flight (3rd - 5th March). This massive price is actually based on two people sharing, if you are travelling alone a single room will cost you even more!
Thomas Cook hotel + flight: £315 per person!
How To Book
Book cheap sports travel by finding your own hotel and flight. Our guide above should help you find the best travel deals for AC Milan vs Arsenal. By booking your own hotel and flight you will avoid travel agent commissions and have more money to spend whilst in Milan.
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