Save Money on Your Next Trip with 5 Affordable Alternatives to Hotels
If you love to travel, you must be aware that the major part of the cost goes to accommodation. However, many of us are not aware that the accommodation options go beyond hotels and multiple choices can save you hundreds of bucks. So, next time you plan a trip to the Philippines, here are a few accommodation options you can try other than a hotel.
Vacation rental Vacation rentals in Manila are very popular, not only due to their reasonable price but also due to their comfort. There are multiple reasons to stay in a vacation rental, like world-class amenities, 24 hours service, and security, ample parking space, full-service amenities, fully furnished rooms.
Vacation rental offers a compressive range of amenities to meet their guests’ requirements. They are great for your trip to a place, especially if you are planning long-term travel. Hostels Hostels are another great options to hotels. However, you may need to share your room with a bunch of complete strangers which make it even more unique. This is why they come at reasonable price. If you are a solo traveler, loves to mingle with
other travelers, young and adventurous, them hostels are great options. However, if you are married and like your privacy, then look for hostels that provide private rooms also. Academic housing As the name suggests, they are provided by particular universities. Many colleges and universities offer temporary, hotel-like accommodation at a budget-friendly price. Some even include meals or access to college cafeteria which is a bonus. To locate academic housing provided by college or university in the locality you are planning to visit, take help of quick Google search.
Homestays
They are basically home converted into a guest house, as a paying guest for a temporary duration. It is one of the excellent ways to stay with a local where you are planning to visit. For an authentic experience, you must try homestays. It will enable you to interact with the caretaker of the homestay and also get to know about the food, culture and best spots to visit of the place. However, make sure that you do not face any language barrier.
Housesitting
Housesitting is always considered a win-win for travelers as well as homeowners. In this, you as a traveler takes care of someone’s home, pets, etc. In return, you stay for a fixed duration at their home. All these options are great budget saving alternatives to hotels.