WHY TO COMPARE
Accommodation is the most expensive and yet an essential part of any journey. It’s pretty hard to imagine that a traveler could be happy living in uncomfortable conditions, even if he has access to the most thrilling and unique attractions. On the other hand, if the traveler spends all his money on accommodation and has to save money on activities, he’ll not be happy as well. To make matters worse, there is often an additional problem of booking accommodation and being sure that it will be just the same as described.
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The Internet offers many great opportunities to book any type of accommodation - from cheap hostels to exclusive luxury villas. The only question is - how to book the most affordable option without any risk? Experienced travelers prefer big websites, the so-called aggregators, where the best accommodation offers can be found and booked.
It is not easy to compare booking websites because they usually offer different types of services or use other business models. We’ll focus on two hotel booking service types - the ones that offer direct booking, allow booking accommodation directly on the website, and metasearch platforms - particular marketplaces that compare hundreds of booking sites and enable the users to choose the best possible option for them. |
WHERE TO BOOK A HOTEL
Booking.com is the most well-known booking website. The traveler can book any accommodation: hotels, hotels, apartments, etc., and explore authentic travelers’ reviews and make a prepayment for the stay. Hotels.com also offers a wide choice of accommodations and a multilevel loyalty program, allowing you to save a lot on the booking. Airbnb specializes in apartments and deals with payment transactions between travelers and accommodation orders.
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Metasearch platforms, for example, Trivago.com, help the user to analyze booking options from various websites. After he has found the best fit for his expectations, most of all, he’ll be redirected to the corresponding website, where he can book his stay.
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WHAT IS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT
Each of these hotel booking website types has advantages and disadvantages. For instance, direct booking saves the traveler’s time since metasearch platforms require more time to search travel offers. However, at the same time, metasearch platforms help you save a lot by letting you compare different websites and choose the best option.
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We are convinced that the booking websites listed on our website are the leaders of the hotel booking market. Still, it is always up to the travelers to decide which option is preferable for them - direct booking or metasearch platforms.
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