Going on a trip? There are so many things to consider when booking for hotel accommodation. There’s the actual location of the hotel, its accessibility to public transportation, its proximity to the sites that you want to visit, the reviews of the hotel also play a big factor, and of course, there’s the cost.
Thankfully, everything nowadays is accessible through the Internet. We’ve compiled a list of online travel agencies offering accommodation in different price points. So whether you’re a backpacker or a leisure traveller, we’ve got you covered!
1. Booking.com
Booking.com has enjoyed being in 1st place of the top online travel agencies in the world since 2014 (according to Skift). They provide various types of accommodations from high-end hotels, hostels, apartments, and rooms. Customer ratings are displayed on the site, and you can search hotel accommodations depending on your budget, with most of the deals offering free cancellation.
2. Expedia.com
Launched in 1996, Expedia recently bought Orbitz, another online travel agency. Hotel booking is only a part of Expedia’s business, as they also book airline tickets, cruises, and even vehicle rentals. You can earn ‘Reward points’ by getting the Expedia+ card. They also regularly have secret deals and discount coupons for those looking for a deal.
3. Agoda.com
The only online travel agency based in Asia (Singapore) that became a part of the top online agencies in the world. Agoda.com has steadily increased their clientele by offering a “Best Price Guarantee” in their rooms, as well as having specialized “flash sales”. Hotel accommodation in Agoda range from luxury hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, to resorts.
4. Tripadvisor.com
While Tripadvisor.com is primarily a review site, they also offer the option of hotel booking. Currently, the site is Top 2 in the list of the top online travel agencies in the world, also according to Skift. What’s nice with it is that as you view various accommodation deals, you can also see price comparisons with another site offering the same hotel. Usually, the prices at tripadvisor.com are discounted, so you get the better deal. Also, the user generated reviews are very useful.
5. Hotels.com
You can book for hotel accommodation in Hotels.com for over 325,000 hotels worldwide. Bed and Breakfasts, inns, and even some condos are also included in its inventory. They have a great deal for long-stay guests called the ‘Hotels.com Rewards’. Guests that stay for at least 10 nights get a discount on their next booking.
6. BedandBreakfast.com
For those looking for the quaint charm of bed and breakfast accommodations, BedandBreakfast.com is a speciality site that’s been around for more than 20 years. The site offers Hot Deals, and has a special area for Diamond Collection Inns, which feature luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.
7. Hostels.com
Touting ‘great deals on hostels everywhere’, the site has 33,000 hostels in its inventory. And if you sign up for their SmartSavers membership, you virtually get no booking fees. Ideal for those on a budget, there’s so many choices in this site.
