In the past finding an inexpensive hotel meant picking up a travel
book like Lonely Planet, looking for a hotel you could afford and then
making a phone call. Nowadays there are so many places where you can
look for cheap hotels that the huge amount of options can become simply
overwhelming. In this article we will explain the best ways to find an
affordable hotel, anywhere in the world, by looking on the internet.
Before
you begin your search you will have to decide what kind of
accommodation you are looking for. There are many, many different kinds
of hotels available, so think carefully. If you are not sure what kind
of accommodation you really want, then think about how you see a hotel.
Is it just somewhere to sleep? Or do you want to stay at a place where
you will meet people? Do you want your hotel to be a special destination
in itself? Consider these questions carefully.
Once you have an
idea of the kind of hotel you would prefer, you can start searching
online. First you want to see if there are any discounts available.
Visit sites such as Priceline or Travelocity to compare prices and look
at the cheapest hotels in your price range. Then visit the hotel's
website and look for any available discounts. Look for free hotel
memberships as these can often allow you to save a lot on your daily
rate.
If you are just looking for a place to sleep and don't need
any luxuries, consider visiting a hostel directory such as hostels.com
or hihostel.com. Bed and breakfasts or cabins can also be a good
alternative to hotels. You can also find these on sites like Travelocity
and Orbitz.
Another great way to save money on hotels is by
booking a travel package. By combining airfare, car rentals and hotels
as a package you can often save a lot of money. Figure out how much each
of them would cost individually and then compare them to the price of
the travel package. You will find that the package often comes out much
cheaper.
Buying gift cards on auction sites can also help you save
even more. Often hotels allow users of these sites to bid on special
offers like room discounts or extended-stay specials.
These are
just some of the ways to find great deals on hotels by searching online.
If you take your time to consider the type of accommodation you want
and then look for the best deals and offers you can save a lot of money.
