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Reminder why I don’t use AirBNB’s (i.imgur.com)
submitted 1 year ago by TheGoldenGod@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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[–] entropicshart@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Folks that rent an Airbnb are often wanting more than a boring room (full kitchen, yard, washer/dryer), which is still without a doubt vastly cheaper than any hotel.

Sure there are shitty hosts with ridiculous rules, but those are things you should be researching in advance to paying.

I have stayed at Airbnbs across 4 states and four countries; other than one of them being cancelled due to plumbing issues, we have not had a single problem and each time it was far cheaper (~40%) and had more options than hotels.

[–] Gulmar@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here, I've been to Airbnbs in about 10 countries (all in Europe) and never bad a problem. Usually cheaper and more flexible than a hotel in the same area.

I've never had any trouble regarding cleaning fees or whatever.

[–] Klaqua@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

I think the most crappy expirances are in the US ans some high traffic areas.

You can usually tell by reviews and crazy rules. I once tried to book in Italy and was asked to bring my own linens. So that was a no.

In general there is deals to be had, but a little common sense goes a long way.

[–] red@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

Ever tried to leave some luggage behind at an airbnb to go explore before checkin time / after checkout time? Yea, good luck with that. That's the primary reason I stopped using airbnb again.

[–] ikiru@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hate AirBnBs because they make housing less available for everyone, but are they really that or as expensive as hotels now? I feel like hotels are probably still more expensive.

[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree, if it's not cheaper than a hotel, is there really a point to them?

[–] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

I mean you get appliances. A kitchen and whatnot. I think it's more fun to cook yourself instead of eating out for instance.

[–] ParsnipWitch@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

AirBNB's can also be a real problem for the local renters who actually live where the tourists want to go.