The 10 Best Hotel and Accommodation Booking Sites

The basis of a good rest is the place of residence - a hotel, apartment or house with a friendly host, convenient location and a high level of comfort. Travel agencies, of course, can help, but they always overcharge and do not own such a database as booking sites. Each tourist can independently find the best place for his trip, whether it is accommodation in a huge hotel or a small hostel. Modern sites are divided into booking systems (for example, Booking) and accommodation search services (RoomGuru), which allow you to compare prices and choose a place anywhere in the world.

We reviewed all the popular sites and selected options with the best search, a detailed description of each position, a huge base and interesting offers. These companies protect the interests of their clients by checking homeowners and not forcing them to make 100% prepayments.A successful hotel or apartment booking ends with an e-mail that can be used to obtain a visa.

All 10 positions of the rating have earned a place here due to the reputation of a reliable site. The choice depends on personal preferences: someone likes a large number of filters, others prefer the system to select the best versions for itself. However, the number of positions in the databases is different, and a search on several sites is guaranteed to return the most suitable option.

The best sites for booking hotels and hotels

5 Agoda

Opens the ranking of the best hotel search site Agoda, which has earned a place in the top thanks to the bonus program. Each client accumulates points, which he gradually exchanges for rubles. The most active users can fully pay for housing with accumulated bonuses. A unique feature is the Best Price Guarantee: if a traveler finds a hotel cheaper than Agoda, the site will refund the difference in price. The main thing is to have time to contact the company manager within 24 hours after booking. The site presents hotels in most countries of the world, but South Asia is considered the main destination - it is there that there are the most discounts and the most favorable living conditions.

There are 2 interesting categories on the main page: new and review. If everything is clear with the first section, then the second one is unique: the more time the client spends on the site, the more accurately he determines preferences and forms a list of suitable housing from them. Despite the interesting "chips", Agoda has a big minus: the prices do not include additional fees and commissions.This is written in small print in the terms of use, but for most tourists a sharp increase in price will be an unpleasant surprise.

4 Hotellook

Hotellook, which is popular in Russia, Aviasales (ticketing service), fell a little short of the top three. Like RoomGuru, this site analyzes offers on different sites and brings the most profitable offers to the top. The main purpose of the service is to find the cheapest accommodation in a good hotel. We were attracted by a user-friendly interface and a huge number of filters. A distinctive feature is the calendar - days of low prices (green) and high prices (red) are highlighted in a separate category. The main page of the site presents the biggest discounts and popular destinations. The service does not take payment from users, the hotel owners pay the commission.

Hotellook has partnered with TravelPayouts to offer a 4-5% refund on bookings. This discount does not cancel the site's offer, which is why the cheapest rooms sometimes appear here. In addition, the site does not hide the name of the booking system, where he found a suitable accommodation. Users took the process of searching for the right hotel as a minus: the filter limits the number of people, so a large company will not be able to occupy a room at the same time. When changing the currency, the site resets all the criteria, you have to start over.

3 Hotels

Hotels achieved a place in the top three thanks to the ability to fully pay for the room before check-in, while retaining the right to cancel the check-in free of charge and return all money. This feature is important for tourists who have not yet received a visa.The booking document will become additional evidence in favor of the applicant, and if the trip fails, the site will return the amount to the card. Not to mention that a fully paid hotel allows you to carry less money with you. A unique feature of the service is a flexible system of discounts: 8% for in-app bookings and 10% for coupons. The latest Hotels sends to regular customers by mail. If the coupon has expired, you can always ask for a new one, the administration is accommodating.

An interesting "chip" of the site are great offers to popular cities and countries. Hotels at the lowest prices are allocated in a separate category. Hotels also found disadvantages: when booking, it is important to carefully read the conditions and uncheck the prepayment. Users complain about debiting the entire amount from the card immediately after choosing a number, and the site does nothing, since the client himself signed the terms. The support service does not respond immediately, sometimes you have to wait several hours.

2 RoomGuru

Unlike the leader in the rating, which offers one price for housing, RoomGuru compares the cost of 26 sites and returns the results in ascending order. The service differs from all others in that it offers the actual cost of a hotel room and highlights the difference in prices. Search on the site is carried out according to the main criteria: the name of the country, region, stardom or city. Thanks to a convenient calendar, the date of arrival and departure is determined. When all the parameters are filled in, the system will analyze the offers and give the best options. The site has a large number of additional characteristics, according to which the exact search is configured.

When choosing positions in the rating, we noticed that RoomGuru immediately shows the location of the hotel in relation to important places in the city, for example, the train station, center, beach. This feature will greatly help tourists who come for a couple of days to see the main attractions. The site saves the search history and takes into account the user's preferences in the future. The home page shows popular destinations and the number of hotels in that country/region. Despite the convenience of the service, we were able to find disadvantages: the RoomGuru database is not as large as that of the rating leader, so some hotels simply do not exist.

1 Booking

Booking does not require an introduction, so its appearance in the first place in the rating is not surprising. The company operates in 230 countries and offers more than 300 million housing options. The owner uploads photos and characteristics of the room to the site, then sets a limit on the circle of people who can book a date. For example, he has the right to receive those guests who have already worked with Booking. Users only see options that match their description. There are a huge number of filters: in addition to the standard hotel criteria, you can specify the budget, additional amenities, star rating, on-site entertainment, discounts, late check-in, and this is not the whole list.

A distinctive feature of the site is the ability to pay for services upon check-in, and housing can be found 24 hours before arrival. Users are not charged a commission for booking, often it is allowed to cancel a check-in without penalty. The hotline of the site works around the clock and protects the interests of customers at any stage of the trip.Booking remembers the characteristics entered by the user and gradually adjusts the search to his needs. Of course, even this site has its drawbacks: the rules state that the service is not responsible for late check-in fines and other consequences if something goes wrong.

The best private booking sites

5 daily

Unlike other sites in the ranking, Sutochno mainly offers apartments in Russia and is the best among similar services. The main page contains categories with popular destinations and types of recreation, indicating the number of available housing. The site obliges to pay 50% before arrival, the rest of the client pays upon check-in. Guests are exempt from paying commissions and the owner is not allowed to add hidden fees. Cleaning and keeping the belongings of tenants are free bonuses. A unique feature of the site is the ability to leave a request for the selection of premises for individual needs (sign in a letter). In a couple of hours, the site will consider the wishes and send a personal rating.

Although the service prioritizes traveling in Russia, it accepts bookings from landlords from 48 countries. Many European states and distant destinations such as Cuba and the Dominican Republic are represented. Of course, there are much fewer offers in these countries than other sites. Daily guarantees the safety of the settlement, and if the owner or tourist cancels the reservation, returns the prepayment. However, he leaves a commission, which is 25% of the cost for cancellations less than 60 days in advance.Cancellation rules are the biggest negative that we found, they were also highlighted by users in the reviews.

4 9 flats

At first glance, 9 Flats does not differ from other systems, but as soon as you start searching for apartments, the uniqueness of the site becomes obvious. The system offers a huge variety of filters, including those as minor as the number of bathtubs, towels and heating methods. In addition to the apartments, the site offers to organize excursions and visit attractions nearby. 9 Flats has established communication between the owner and the tourist, you can find out in advance the best bars, cafes and restaurants in the area.

The unique features of the site are revealed after registration. You can add your favorite options to your favorites and compare them according to their main characteristics. In one click, search results will be sorted by distance to the selected attraction or customer reviews. The cost per day is set by the owner, so sometimes prices vary on different dates. Each apartment has a calendar that lists the cheapest and most expensive periods. The disadvantages of users include mandatory registration before booking. This is due to the main disadvantage: 9 Flats takes a commission from the tenant and the landlord. Each pays 15%, which is the largest amount among the presented sites.

3 HomeAway

HomeAway was created by the notorious Expedia, one of the largest travel management systems for European tourists.Unlike the main site, which is not translated into Russian, HomeAway is optimized for domestic tourists and offers the best prices for short-term stays. It calculates the daily rent of housing, but limits users in choosing apartments for the long term. An interesting "chip" is the ability to find out the cost of living along with excursions, car travel (which is also available on HomeAway) and tickets. Going to the main page of the site, the similarity with Airbnb immediately catches your eye. That's why HomeAway came third, not second - it borrowed the best ideas from a competitor and added quite a bit of its own into a proven system.

The search is implemented according to the usual scheme: you need to enter how many people and where they are going, and the site will select the appropriate options. However, HomeAway is far from perfect: it cannot offer as many filters as the leaders in the ranking. There are much fewer categories on the site, housing is divided according to popular destinations, but there is no local top. There are no bonus programs, discounts and any incentives for regular customers.

2 Airbnb

An honorable second place was taken by the Airbnb website thanks to a huge selection of apartments, divided into 2 types - which are booked instantly and require confirmation by the owner. Users recommend always contacting private owners and discussing the dates of arrival. The website details what is included in the price. For example, sometimes they ask you to pay extra for cleaning, but they give a discount for a long stay.An interesting feature is the "Airbnb Plus" section, which contains the best deals - the owners of these apartments received a rating of 4.8 on all counts.

On the main page of the site, accommodation is presented in popular categories, for example, "Business trip", "For families" and many others. A little lower are the excursions organized by the landlords. Airbnb guarantees the safety of customer funds and solves problems while traveling anywhere in the world. They check the owners at the time of registration and block those who receive complaints. Of course, there were some drawbacks: this site is one of the few that makes customers pay in advance. Not only the landlord, but also the user pays a service fee.

1 Interhome

The leader among the best private booking sites is Interhome, which not only offers a huge number of accommodation options around the world, but also protects the data and rights of its customers. The price already includes insurance, including reimbursement for medical expenses and difficulties caused during the settlement. The site does not oblige you to pay for housing in full in advance, but it does not prohibit it either. In the second case, the client will receive a voucher with prices and terms, which can be used to apply for a visa. The company says it follows the rules of "stardom" to ensure that the housing meets the expectations of the user. Interhome does not offer special discounts or bonus programs, but it is able to find the cheapest offer.

On the main page, there is a category "Ideas for your vacation", where items are collected by type of trip: family, beach, cheap or luxury.Worthy of attention is the "Last Minute" section, which presents chic accommodation with decent discounts. For the most part, customers speak positively about Interhome, there is only one minus: unfavorable cancellation conditions. The site reserves the right to withhold up to 100% of the funds if the tourist has changed his mind in 2 days. The minimum commission is 10%, it is paid by every change of mind.

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