a pool and patio with chairs and a deck

For most travelers, the hotel experience just isn’t what it used to be. But who cares – there are more ways to stay in the world’s best places than ever, thanks to the likes of Airbnb, VRBO and co. With hopes that travel bucks could stretch further than limited views, paid wifi and snarky desk agents, we took a look at what $150 could land in ten major destinations, using Airbnb.

a building on a hilla table and chairs with a view of the ocean and land in the backgrounda pool with wine glasses and candles in itSantorini, Greece

Airbnb Price: $146

Standard Hotel Room Price: $250+

What You’ll Get: Private House, Kitchen, Hot Tub, SEA VIEWS.

Link: Santorini Apartment.

a pool and patio with chairs and a deck chaira bathroom with a sink and towelsa living room with a pool and a couchBali, Indonesia

Price: $155 (give us a break?).

Standard Hotel Room Price: $240

What You’ll Get: Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom House. Pool. Chef Services. VIEWS.

Link: Bali Villa. 

a living room with a fireplace and a coucha large tower with a fountain and Eiffel Tower in the backgrounda bathroom with a sink and bathtubParis, France

Price: $134

Standard Hotel Room Price: $265

What You’ll Get: One Bedroom Apartment. Private Courtyard.  Less Than 5 Mins To Eiffel Tower.

Link: Arc De Triomphe Apartment.

chairs on a deck overlooking a citya living room with couches and a ruga living room with a television and couchesCape Town, South Africa

Price: $111

Standard Hotel Room Price: $210

What You’ll Get: One Bedroom Apartment. Kitchen. Private Balcony. Table Mountain Views.

Link: Table Mountain Apartment. We also fell in love with this place, on the water.

a room with two beds and a tva balcony with a table and chairs and a bottle of winea dining table and chairs in a roomTokyo, Japan

Price: $134

Standard Hotel Room Price: $325

What You’ll Get: Two Bed Apartment. Kitchen. Private Balcony. Tokyo Tower Views.

Link: Tokyo Tower Apartment.

 

HT: CNTraveler.

Gilbert Ott

Gilbert Ott is an ever curious traveler and one of the world's leading travel experts. His adventures take him all over the globe, often spanning over 200,000 miles a year and his travel exploits are regularly...

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