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> What's the point and why is airbnb still alive? Because sometimes people have an extended trip that they plan out ahead of time. So, communicating with a hos

> What's the point and why is airbnb still alive? Because sometimes people have an extended trip that they plan out ahead of time. So, communicating with a host and meeting the host is not a huge deal since they'll be staying there for a few days or more. On the other hand, getting input from the host about local favorites would be desirable. If I'm going somewhere for one or two days, I would definitely book a hotel. If I'm going somewhere for a week or so, especially if its somewhere remote, I'd try for an AirBNB. Costs are cheaper, hotels are usually substandard, and host's insights are valued.

collyw 10y ago
Have you never tried asking a hotel reception for local recommendations? It works the same as asking a host and they are usually around 24 / 7.
- Mediterraneo10 10y ago
  > Have you never tried asking a hotel reception for local recommendations? Hotel receptions are generally trained to only present you the major tourist attractions. An AirBnB host, or a host from a hospitality-exchange community, that you have chosen due to common interests or lifestyles is more likely to be able to recommend niche-interest things like live music, art galleries, or second-hand bookshops. In one Middle Eastern country I got to attend a local wedding celebration over two days because my AirBnB host was one of the relatives and it would be fine for him to bring a couple of foreign guests, but the same opportunity probably wouldn’t have come if I had stayed in a hotel.