5. Hostelworld
You might have a smartphone, but it’s okay if you can’t afford to stay at the Oberoi. This app has you covered on where you can crash for the night on a budget. The app has a geo-tagged directory of over 25,000 listings for budget hotels and hostels right at your fingertips. You have access to over 3.5 million user reviews, thereby giving you a greater pick of what might meet your expectations.
Available on iPhone and Android for free.
6. PinPin ATM Finder
Nothing sucks more than realising that the souvenir shop doesn’t accept debit cards. This app helps you locate nearby ATMs in over 220 countries, probably as exotic as Africa.
Available on Windows Phone for free.
7. TimesCity
Looking for the best place to get some decent Bengali food in Kolkata? Look no further than the TimesCity app. With listings of the best places to grab some grub and reviews from users suggesting what’s worth ordering on the the menu, the app is a keeper.
Other than restaurant and bar reviews, the app also has a listing of upcoming events as well as the latest movies that are playing in cinemas closest to you.
Free for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone users.
8. Google Translate
You probably have this on your phone if you are an avid traveller or linguist. Even if their translations aren’t all that accurate, it still gives you an idea of what you would like to get across.
Available for free on iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
