Help! I'm on a very limited budget and plan to go to Bilbao in March (because I assume the flights will be cheapest). Economy all the way. I'm bring a friend who's never been, so I'm planning to stay at least 1 night in Madrid to give her a tour. Then I think we'll go by bus to Bilbao where I have lodging. I need advice on madrid hostals versus hotels (last time I was pleased with my stay at Hotel Mora, but might try something different/cheaper. Also need advice on converting euro to dollar (very weak in math skills). I'm fluent in spanish and want to show my friend how fantastic spain can be

[ 01-08-2002: Message edited by: MadridMan ]