When planning your next trip, the decision of Airbnb vs Hotels can significantly impact your travel experience. For many individuals, it will be a hotel, however, in recent years, holiday rentals like Airbnb have become more and more popular. This article will provide insight into why Airbnb may be the best option over a hotel room, particularly in the case of travelling to Greece.
Personalized Experience
Probably the greatest benefit of choosing an Airbnb is the personalised nature of your home away from home. Unlike hotels where formulas are replicated again and again, holiday rental properties are unique. From atmospheric apartments in the centre of Athens to luxury villas on the shores of the Aegean Sea, the variety of available accommodation is vast.
More Space and Privacy
A key advantage of holiday rental properties over hotels is the additional space and privacy. While more likely to be occupied by family or group holidays, renting an entire property can also be useful even for couples, when they want a real break from the world. Most Airbnb properties in Greece have a full kitchen, living room and, at least a balcony or garden, if not a pool. Private space incredibly increases downtime (after all, that is why we go on holiday), and a much-needed break from the world.
Cost-Effectiveness
There can also be significant savings if you have an extended stay or are travelling with a larger party: hotels charge per night and unit (each room) whereas Airbnb properties normally charge just per night for the entire unit. Having access to a kitchen can also mean savings on dining.
Local Experience
One of the joys of an Airbnb stay is that it offers the chance to get to know the city like a local, an experience enriched when hosts try to give you the inside scoop on the neighbourhood, tourist destinations, and secret spots. maybe you’ll get some tips on how to blend a little like a local. Still, this doesn’t suggest that all Greeks love Airbnb as much as my host.
Flexibility and Convenience
Airbnb’s flexibility and convenience – with properties spanning all budgets to suit your travel itinerary and the ability to self-check in at many properties without having to work around a hotel’s check-in times – make the compromise of (potentially) being a bit remote worth it for many. Short-term rental allows you to experience the same feeling of having your own space on the road If you don’t mind going the extra mile, an even more cost-effective option is to stay with distant friends or family members.
Authentic Cultural Immersion
The variety of types of holiday rental properties provides for every kind of traveller. From cheap apartments to luxury villas, you will find a property that types for you.
Support for the Local Economy
Another advantage of opting to stay in an Airbnb is that one is usually directly supporting the local economy. Trust me when I say that many of my fellow Airbnb hosts are residents every bit as keen as I am to benefit directly from the income generated by the short-term letting (as well as being ones with whom I delight in sharing our communities and our tourist attractions, usually the least commercialised destinations!).
Pet-Friendly Options
People who like to travel with their pets find accommodation to be difficult to find. About 30% of Airbnb properties allow pets to come along on holiday. Travelling with your pets is easier when you can stay in a place that allows pets because it can eliminate a lot of stress in being away from home.
Enhanced Safety and Cleanliness
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, cleanliness has become one of the most important things for travellers. Now Airbnb provides hosts with more details of cleaning instructions to deep clean and sanitise the listing when the traveller check-outs. It will give you a piece of mind to know you’re staying somewhere that has been cleaned well.
Flexibility in Location
Unlike hotel rooms that tend to be concentrated in particular tourist areas, Airbnbs can be found everywhere, in places where hotels don’t tend to crop up, like in residential areas, in the countryside, or even in some of the more off-the-beaten-track and secluded places on earth. This is good because the location you opt for can reflect the nature and aims of the journey you’re taking, be that in the centre of town or on a peaceful secluded hill.
Customizable Stays
Thanks to their platform, guests can filter their search by various features. For instance, do you need a workspace? Need Internet access? Do you want a fully operational kitchen or additional amenities like a hot tub or a fireplace? Airbnb enables you to have it all.
Building Relationships with Hosts
An additional point is the possibility of getting to know your host. Many hosts will go out of their way to make your stay special, whether through plenty of recommendations for your visit or by offering local insights or even welcome gifts. It’s just another way that Airbnb can inject a dose of personality into your trip and make it memorable.
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Environmental Impact
Booking an Airbnb can be more sustainable, too: many hosts have eco-friendly practices such as installing green appliances, providing recycling services and promoting green tourism. Staying in an eco-friendly property will give you an easy means to limit your footprint and contribute to more sustainable tourism.
Therefore, in conclusion, living a holiday in an Airbnb is much better than in a typical hotel because it provides the traveller with the opportunity to create a customised experience with all the advantages without paying too much money and enjoying absolute privacy. Furthermore, it is a fantastic way to experience a country such as Greece where the local community and way of living are deeply ingrained, and by choosing Airbnb, the traveller can feel a little bit like a local spending time in the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
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