Airbnb Experiences: Ask PF What Are Yours?

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This discussion centers on user experiences with Airbnb for both booking and renting accommodations. Participants report generally positive experiences, highlighting successful stays in cities like Paris and Manhattan, despite occasional issues such as unpleasant odors in some apartments. Users also note a trend of increasing prices and fees on Airbnb compared to Booking.com, which is perceived as becoming more affordable. Overall, the consensus is that Airbnb provides a reliable service for travelers.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Airbnb's booking and rental processes
  • Familiarity with online travel platforms like Booking.com
  • Knowledge of common issues faced in short-term rentals
  • Awareness of pricing trends in the vacation rental market
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Airbnb's pricing structure and fee breakdown
  • Explore user reviews on Booking.com for comparative analysis
  • Investigate best practices for hosting on Airbnb
  • Learn about common issues in short-term rentals and how to address them
USEFUL FOR

Travelers looking for reliable accommodation options, hosts considering renting out their properties on Airbnb, and anyone interested in comparing vacation rental platforms.

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Hi everyone! I wanted to ask PF if any of you have used airbnb to book rooms, and what has been your experience with doing so.

I'm also curious in the converse -- that is, if any of you have actually rented out rooms through airbnb, and your experiences on that front.
 
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I use airbnb and booking.com for everything now. I usually don't have ANY issues. One apartment in Paris was really bad smelling (cigarettes), so I called airbnb and they rebooked me somewhere immediately. In Prague the apartment was a little mildew smelling, but I just dealt with it.

But other than those I've had nothing but success with the apartments themselves.

Airbnb though has been going up in price and fees, and I think booking.com has gotten cheaper (they also have apartments in addition to hotels)
 
StatGuy2000 said:
Hi everyone! I wanted to ask PF if any of you have used airbnb to book rooms, and what has been your experience with doing so.

I'm also curious in the converse -- that is, if any of you have actually rented out rooms through airbnb, and your experiences on that front.

My friend has used it for accommodation last weekend and she had a good experience.
 
I used Airbnb to book an apartment for a week in Manhatten near Union Square. Perfect Experience, everything went smooth, loved it. Owner let us use her Transit card, even. Could not have gone better.
 

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