A quick poll at the Seedly/ShopBack HQ revealed that 15 out of 20 people would rather book an Airbnb over a hotel. When asked why, most responded with reasons like more favourable prices and bigger-sized lodging with kitchen amenities that most hotels would not offer at that price range. I’m constantly using both Airbnb and hotels and have come to the conclusion that the best option mostly depends on several deciding factors:

	AIRBNB	HOTEL
Price Range	Often cheaper than hotel	Often more expensive than airbnb
Check-in, Check-out	Can be a hassle to arrange for the host to check you in at odd timings	Seamless, taken care of by front desk
Experience (live like a local, authenticity etc.)	High level of authenticity	Touristy as it should be
Standards	Regulations not as stringent, fluctuating standards	Stringent regulations
Variety	Plenty of non-traditional accomodation options	Usually a smaller variety; unusual/design hotels come with a heavier pricetag