Whether you’re planning a vacation or need a bed to crash on, booking a place to stay has never been this easy. Airbnb is popular, but here are six alternatives you can use to find a place to rest your head.
OneFineStay
OneFineStay is similar to Airbnb except they are the high-end brand, offering upscale lofts, penthouses and architectural wonders on their app and website. The company handles all the cleaning, bedding and toiletries, and leaves renters an iPhone with recommendations from locals. Stays are limited to London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Rome.
FlipKey
Founded in 2007 and acquired by TripAdvisor in 2008, FlipKey is a rental marketplace with more than 300,000 properties available in 179 countries. What sets this one apart is its homeowner verification by FlipKey staff and heavy reliance on user reviews.
HotelTonight
Along with Airbnb, this app has become the hottest thing in vacation stays. Instead of losing money on open rooms, hotels can fill up their remaining space by offering significant discounts on the night’s vacancies. Users can get a 4-star hotel for as low as $100 a night, and the service expanded to bookings up to seven days in advance.
Homeaway
This one was created four years before Airbnb, specializing in vacation and second-home rentals. It has since acquired a slew of rental sites, including the popular VRBO and Travelmob, both of which operate as their own brands. Expedia recently acquired Homeaway in a $3.9 billion deal, bringing the traditional and home rental industries even closer.
Behomm
Behomm is literally not for everyone. The site is invitation only and open to people in the creative or design community. Members must also style their home with a smart and tidy aesthetic, resulting in a network of centerfold-quality stays around the world.
Couchsurfing
Couchsurfing is another popular oddball. You’re not renting, you’re staying on someone’s couch, and it’s free as Couchsurfing is very much a community-oriented endeavor to promote authentic travel.
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