Let's Go 2000: Germany: The World's Bestselling Budget Travel Series (Let's Go. Germany, 2000)

The hostel picks proved to be American frat party hang-outs and the sights listed could be found in any other guidebook or in the tourist information pamphlets handed out in train stations. Most of the restaurants listed had either closed or changed management (resulting in higher prices) and most of the unique, out-of-the-way listings were impossible to find because the directions provided were as descriptive as "take the U-Bahn to Rotkreutzplatz and go east."

One redeeming element of the guides were the pension listings, which were usually accurate. However, if you can afford the luxury of a private room every night, why would you bother with a budget guide? I advise all budget travelers to opt for one of the Lonely Planet or Rough Guides.