How to find the best accommodation for your next trip?
Accommodation is an essential part of any trip. While it can be one of the most exciting things of your journey, it can also literally ruin it. Being scammed and left without a place to sleep is definitely the worst scenario, but things like super uncomfortable beds, dirt and unpleasant smells can also make your stay a disaster.
In case you’re booking your accommodation for the first time or you just have any trouble with booking a place to stay, these few tips will make the whole process an easy one and hopefully you’ll find the best accommodation for your needs.
Tips for finding the best accommodation online
Find a convenient booking site
There are thousands of booking sites out there, but not all of them are highly protected and offer secure booking. To save yourself from any hacker attacks or credit card frauds, use only sites that are trusted worldwide.
The most reliable site for online booking is Booking.com. Your card transactions are all safe, and you don’t have to worry about online identity theft.
However, booking through a secure site does not mean you’re safe from all scams. Booking from untrusted sources can leave you without a place to sleep or cause you to end up at a place that doesn’t even resemble the one you saw online. To save yourself from that hassle, book only properties that already have good reviews. Never book a place that has more negative comments than positive ones or those that only have a few reviews. Those reviews can easily be made from fake accounts and are therefore not relevant.
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
Book your accommodation on time
Booking your accommodation at the last minute during the high season can end up being more pricey. Good value deals will surely be booked months in advance, so you’ll end up either without any great property or overpaying for it.
Hotel Reginella, Positano
Find a place that suits your needs
Even though some properties seem more exclusive than the others, not all of them suit your needs. Some hotels offer a great range of amenities and extra features, but do you actually plan to use them? Having a free breakfast can be a great thing, but the meal can sometimes be overpriced and more expensive than grabbing a great breakfast in some great local restaurant or coffee shop. A swimming pool can seem like a great feature too, but if you’re limited by time maybe you won’t even get to use it.
Nine Hours Shinjuku-North, Tokyo
Look for the amenities you need
Most of the properties offer some basic amenities, but you can never be sure what they provide until you read their full listing. Make sure to check for the things you plan to use like the hair dryer or the coffee maker. During the warm months always look for an air conditioner. If booking a place in a hostel, check if they provide a towel free of charge, or at extra cost. If you prefer a stay in an apartment and you plan to use a kitchen, make sure the kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Count the extra cost
Some properties may seem like a great value deal, but if you count the extra cost, like the transport price to the city center and back, it can end up being much more expensive than it seems. Count the extra costs before making any bookings and check if it’s still the best value deal.
Hotel Reginella, Positano
Check the final price
While it may seem at first that the final price is right there in front of you while you’re browsing the properties, it still may not be what you need to pay. At some properties the tourist taxes and cleaning fees are not included in the price you pay online – it’s something you pay once you’re there. Some apartments ask for deposits and charge you for extra amenities. Check the final price carefully before proceeding to payment.
We do hope you found this article a great one. If you have any other propositions for finding the best accommodation online feel free to share it in the comments below!
Logistical Tips and Tricks
Organize your trip in five easy steps!
BOOK A FLIGHT!
Obviously, if you’re going on a trip somewhere far a way, you’ll need to book a flight. There is absolutely no need to worry about this, though, because with Skyscanner, you will be able to find a cheap flight anywhere in the world. And their website is extremely easy to use, so you will have your seat on a plane in no time at all!
BOOK A ROOM!
To easily find the best possible room in the city you’re visiting, just head to Booking.com. They have quite literally thousands of options, a reliable rating system and will always get you a great deal. On top of that, you can learn a lot from the comments people leave there, too. No matter if you’re looking for an apartment or an elite hotel, you’ll find what you need here.
GET A CAR!
If you want the ultimate sense of freedom while on your trip, a car is a must. Fortunately, there is a simple way to get one – just visit Booking’s Rentalcars and they’ll have your vehicle ready in a jiffy. Now you’ll be able to explore the new city thoroughly and, who knows, maybe even make a trip outside it.
INSURE YOURSELF FOR PEACE OF MIND!
Accidents, mishaps and other troubles happen to everyone. The key is to be prepared. That’s why getting a travel insurance is such a great idea: it can help you deal with any health issues, theft and even cancelled flights. World Nomads know full well about the problems that can arise on a trip because they are passionate travelers themselves. That’s why they can offer you the very best deals.
FIND SOMEONE TO HELP YOU GET AROUND!
Want to have some company as soon as you land? Through Welcomepickups.com, you can find a local to meet you at the airport and help you find your way around the new city. They can also set things up for you, give you some useful tips and be helpful in general. The whole project is a great idea and very well executed, so do go and see how these people can make your trip a more pleasant one.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Here are some of the top travel items you must bring to your next trip. These items will make your trip a lot more relaxing and you’ll surely get rid of some extra hassle.
Make sure to travel light, safe and stylish following our travel item guide for 2019.
One comment
Thanks for the advice that it’s best to count the costs like transport to our destination to see if the accommodation that we’ll get is ideal for our budget. My sisters and I are going on a trip to the beach next month, so we’re planning to stay somewhere instead of taking the RV with us because the upkeep for it is too expensive right now. I think I would prefer to stay in a hotel with my family if this will make sure that their needs are met.
In case you’re booking your accommodation for the first time or you just have any trouble with booking a place to stay, these few tips will make the whole process an easy one and hopefully you’ll find the best accommodation for your needs.
Thanks for the advice that it’s best to count the costs like transport to our destination to see if the accommodation that we’ll get is ideal for our budget. My sisters and I are going on a trip to the beach next month, so we’re planning to stay somewhere instead of taking the RV with us because the upkeep for it is too expensive right now. I think I would prefer to stay in a hotel with my family if this will make sure that their needs are met.