It is so much easier to travel now and with websites like Airbnb, lodging is readily available anywhere and everywhere at very reasonable prices.
Airbnb is an online marketplace which was created in 2008 and has since then expanded into an international organisation with many known partners. Its main goal is to connect hosts with travellers looking for a place to stay. In recent years, the platform permits you to do even more than booking accommodation on the website and you can now do other things like booking tours, planning trips, reading their magazine and more.
If you are preparing for long term or even short term stay in a country, Airbnb is one of the best options out there as it allows you a unique and authentic experience with a host family that you wouldn't get on sites like: Hotels.com, Trivago or Expedia. If you however prefer to be alone in a quiet space, you also have the option of staying in a room, villa or apartment separated from others.
There are many benefits to staying in an Airbnb property including:
- Price
Let's talk affordable. On the Airbnb platform, you can find the perfect price to fit your budget.
- Location
Airbnb is available in many locations all over the world. Whether you wish to be in the hustle and bustle of the city or in the calm of nature, you are sure to find a place that is just right for you.
- Uniqueness
This unique platform allows you to choose to stay with a host, in a luxurious apartment or even in a shared living space. It is available in some of the most unique buildings and places around the world. No matter your style or comfort, you are sure to find a place that's suitable for you.
- Privacy
Most of the accommodation listed on Airbnb allows you to have your own private space even though you may sometimes need to share facilities like the kitchen or the bathroom (but this is your choice).

- Security
Locations, hosts and travellers identities are verified in advance so don't be surprised if you are required to scan a form of identity like your passport. In addition, most lodgings are in very secure areas.If you are looking for a place to stay that isn't the usual hotel room, bed and breakfast or the hostel bed but rather a place that feels like home away from home, Airbnb is the right choice for you with its range of accommodation types and affordable prices for you to choose from.