Where to stay

Hartside.com manages the Bike-Stay Accommodation Directory, which lists Motorbike Friendly Places to stay around the world. ( www.bike-stay.net  ). Please do let us know if you are seeking Bike Friendly Accommodation in unlisted regions, new accommodation is added weekly and we endeavour to meet demand.

Gone are the days where you need to pack your tent, or grovel with an innkeeper to park your bike someplace safe!

Most Self Catering Apartments and Cottages will only let on a weekly basis, or a minimum stay of 3 nights. Although some will let for less than 3 nights during non-peak time, please check with advertisers prior to booking. In France, these are commonly referred to as Gites, in other parts of Europe are simply referred to as apartments.

B&B and Guest House accommodation is ideal if you want your breakfast served in the mornings! Ideal and convenient for one night, one week or more. Many now offer healthy options and vegetarian options if a full traditional cooked breakfast isn't your thing! In Europe, B&B accommodation can be referred to as a Pousada, Inn, Hostel (very different from a Youth Hostel) or Auberge

Hotel, Resort and Motel accommodation vary around the world. Many motels allow parking outside of your own apartment, some resorts allow this as well (and offer good on-site facilities). They can be booked on a B&B or room-only basis. Some have self catering apartments (or at least enough facilities to microwave a snack).

Camping, many campsites don't encourage motorcycles simply as they fear the noise. But it's a great way to tour all the same.
Check with your campsite before you arrive. Some will only accept mixed groups unless you have booked in advance, Many will only accept two bikes per party or even individual riders. It's always ideal to book in advance during peak season and advise the owners that you are on motorcycles or they may refuse entry.

Group Accommodation, in Europe there are a large number of different kinds of group accommodation available. Backpacker hostels often accommodate motorcyclists, Bunk Houses are more commonly found in rural areas of the UK.

Select your destination from the list below to start your biker friendly accommodation search

- AFRICA - ARGENTINA - ANDORRA - ASIA - AUSTRALIA - AUSTRIA - BELGIUM - BRAZIL - CANADA - CHILE - CROATIA - DENMARK - ENGLAND - EUROPE - FINLAND - FRANCE -GERMANY - GREECE - INDIA - IRELAND - ISLE OF MAN - ITALY - MADEIRA - MEXICO - NETHERLANDS - NEW ZEALAND - NORTH AMERICA - NORTHERN IRELAND - NORWAY - OCEANIA - PERU -  PORTUGAL - SCOTLAND - SOUTH AMERICA - SPAIN - SWEDEN - SWITZERLAND - THAILAND - TURKEY - WALES - UNITED KINGDOM - USA