Is everyone eligible for a Eurail Pass and can they be purchased in Europe?
Anyone is eligible to purchase a pass, except for residents in the countries of Europe, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, or Tunisia. Since rail passes are intended for tourists, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find an outlet for these passes in Europe. They can be purchased in the U.S. and shipped to Europe, however.
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Eurail Pass travel bonus: REDUCTIONS - Hilton International
Grants holders of a Eurailpass and Eurail ticket 30-40% discount on the full official published double room rate in the following locations: Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Antwerp, Athens, Barcelona, Basel, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Cannes, Dresden, D?orf, Geneva, London, London-Hetrow and Gatwick, Mainz, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Paris-Orly and Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome, Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Vienna, Weimar, and Zurich. Full breakfast is included! This reduction is granted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the months July and August this offer is available on weekdays at most hotel, subject to availability. Please show your Eurailpass before checking in. This offer is subject to availability and valid until December 31, 1999. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Reservations can be made via your local travel agent or a Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll-free number, quoting the code 'E2'.
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Train Tip
For safety, keep all of your important documents (passport, railpass, traveler's checks) in a moneybelt worn underneath your clothing. When sleeping on a train, use your daypack as your pillow. This will prevent anyone from snatching it while you sleep. Also, Xerox all important documents such as your passport, identification cards, insurance cards, and railpass. Keep the copies in a separate, safe place. Watch out for groups of children or adults creating a commotion meant to distract tourists for easy pickpocketing.
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European Rail Passes
