Don’t use hotels
Spend the same or less & get an amazing place to stay. Adriano P./airbnb
Hotel prices generally are a rip off, a new genre of B&B’s have popped up across the world, they’re created by like minded people who have lovely home to share or rent for short periods of time.
What is it?
- Someone has a spare room/area available to rent out
- You want need to visit somewhere (over 19,700+ cities available) so do a search & find a great looking place to stay.
- You tell the site the dates you want etc & request a stay at the room/area.
- The owner sees your profile & might send you a few messages to ask about your visit.
- The owner confirms your dates, payment is taken & this is then held by the company in the middle to ensure both parties are happy before payment is released.
- You visit, enjoy the stay & leave honest feedback.
Is it safe?
Yes, but you may need to make some precautions before visiting & especially if you’re renting out.
I’m planning to visit somewhere and fancy searching for a room.
Well you can pick from over 19,732 cities in 192 countries, so the world is your oyster, but follow these precautions:
- Check the area you’re planning to stay in, do a Google street view check if possible.
- Read the previous reviews
- Message the owner and ask any questions you don’t know the answer to.
- Check out similar prices at local hotels, as this may be a better option in some areas.
I’m interested in renting a room out, cool, follow these precautions:
- You will need to sort out a room/area, take photos and upload.
- You can view everything about the people who would like to visit your property
- You get a $50,000 Host Guarantee, giving you full protection against theft & vandalism.
- A 24/7 phone number to contact
How much is the average saving?
It can be £100’s but you will probably find it’s worth spending the same amount to get an amazing room with a super friendly/helpful person to share the flat/house with, making the experience 10x better.
Show me how it works: