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It's kind of fun to stay in somebody else's place. I do think there's something to be said for that. And, it IS frequently cheaper than a hotel. Many times, dep
by virusduck 11y ago
It's kind of fun to stay in somebody else's place. I do think there's something to be said for that. And, it IS frequently cheaper than a hotel. Many times, depending on where you're staying, it could also be more convenient. It's a B(nB) for the masses, and I don't really mind that.
There of course is still room for the hotel industry, and I don't really think this is making a dent in their business. It's just different, and that's ok.
- nnd 11y agoOutside of US it seems that the main customers of Airbnb rentals are Americans, and therefore often you see a price tag a few times higher than a price of a hotel in the area. I've never seen an Airbnb cheaper than a hotel. If you want a local price, you got to use local websites, or simply ask around or walk in a hotel/bnb. Nothing beats an offline price negotiation with a hotel manager, especially for long-term stays. Out of curiosity, where did you find those cheap and convenient airbnbs?
- cirenehc 11y agoI went to Tokyo and found a room in Ginza for $35 a night on Airbnb right next to the subway station. Another one in Silverlake LA for ~$40 a night.
- secabeen 11y agoJust as an example, I booked an AirBNB in Brighton UK for around $100/night with hotels in the area running $200+/night.