How To Get Cheap Accommodation
Updated on 8th July 2019
We travel to explore and we travel for leisure. In both, cases accommodation is one of the biggest costs.
For leisure tours, accommodation cost sometimes doesn't matter.
As then everyone wants to have excellent facilities like spa, room services, pools, just to relax away from home.
But when it comes to exploring the backpackers always look forward to saving money, they don't really care about facilities.
Trekkers Hut Gorkhey (Sikkim, India)
Accommodation tastes might differ from person to person but everyone wants to stay spending as less as possible.
And everyone tries to get cheap yet having all the facilities. There are a couple of ways a traveler can save money while booking accommodations.
Look for Hostels !!!!!
Hostels are very cheap. If you are a solo traveler then a hostel is the best. You get to meet new people, make some new friends and might don't know your trip will get better.
I prefer to stay there. Most of the hostels have dorm rooms as well as private rooms. So if you not a people person you can get your space in a very cheap way.
Check the Location !!!
Accommodations are very cheap far from the center of the cities. But you need to keep in mind that traveling cost might get high then.
Like, you get cheap hotels at someplace far from the city center but you have to pay a fare of $20-40 to get there. Doesn't make sense right!!
So select location of your stay wisely.
Check Airbnb :D
you can find comfort homes, apartments in Airbnb. It is a site where people lease out or rent out lodging. Here you can find a wide range of stays including cottages, hotels, homes, etc.
It is a good way to start communicating with local people. It also comes with a kitchen and balconies which gives you homely feeling.
Do Couchsurfing!!!
If you want free stays it is the way.
Couchsurfing is an application that connects travelers with local people who provide their free places to stay. And it's kinda free depending on the person.
You get to stay, you get local food and a friend there. To know more about culture and the localities it is the best way and my favorite one.
Book Earlier!!
If you are visiting a place for a short time, don't wait for last-minute bookings. You choose your destination, book accommodation first. Aim for low season bookings when prices are lower than usual.
Check for deals with flight bookings. Like, you book flight tickets and got 1 free night stay coupon, it's common if you book through GoIbibo.
Also, do not pay the full amount. Check multiple apps and compare prices and select the best one.