Consider what is important to you.
Before you try to find a perfect place to stay, you should think about what is important to you while traveling. Even if you find a hostel or hotel ranked 10/10 and all the reviews say it is the best place on earth, it still does not mean it is the best choice for you. We are all different, and we all have different priorities. Some people choose a budget option over an overpriced one, some choose the luxury and comfort are more important for them than the price. Some travelers enjoy a hostel where you can meet hundreds of backpackers and party together every night; some just like to relax in a quiet environment after a busy day sightseeing.
Before you start searching for a place to stay, you should ask yourself these questions: Do you want to stay somewhere cheap or free? Do you want a luxury resort? Do you want to share a room or rent an entire apartment or house? Do you want to stay somewhere quiet with a relaxing atmosphere? Do you want to meet people? Do you want all the amenities and safety of a more expensive hotel?Location is important.
Never underestimate the importance of the location. You are probably traveling because you want to see the country or city, not because you want to stay in a nice hotel. Usually, you only spend your time in the chosen accommodation in the evening anyway, as most of the day you are around, exploring the place. This is even more important in a place where the public transport is bad or nonexistent. That way you will spend much more time and money to go anywhere. Also, keep in mind the farther you are away from a metro or bus stop the farther you will have to carry your luggage luggage around. This does not apply if you are planning to rent a car, though. My advice is to look at the map and find the locations of the places you are interested in seeing, then compare these locations to the locations of the accommodations you are considering booking. This does not apply if you are staying in a bigger city with good public transportation services. In this case, you should look which buses/metros/trams are the ones that drive most often and try to find accommodation close to their stops.Check their policies.
Don’t forget to read the policies of the accommodations you are interested in. Check your travel schedule and make sure you will be arriving there while the reception is open, or notify them about the time of your arrival. Take time to read the cancellation policy; you never know what might happen before you arrive there. Are you traveling with pets? Make sure the accommodations accept your type of pet.Check what amenities they are offering.
