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I'm a frequent solo traveler who prefers Airbnbs over hotels. There are 4 things I always look out for before booking.
I'm a frequent solo traveler who prefers Airbnbs over hotels. There are 4 things I always look out for before booking.
Joey HaddenJan 13, 2024, 07:50 IST
Insider's reporter is a solo traveler who has stayed in 10 Airbnbs by herself in the last two years.Joey Hadden/Insider
I typically travel solo and book my stays through Airbnb rather than hotels.
When I'm booking for one, I always look out for ratings and check out the surrounding areas.
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I started traveling solo two years ago and have stayed in roughly 10 Airbnbs around the world by myself.
The author stays in Airbnbs in the US (L) and Germany (R).Joey Hadden/Insider
The first thing I look for when booking for one is a completely private space.
The author stays in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami in October of 2021.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Next, I take a look at the host's ratings and reviews. I never book anything lower than four stars.
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speaks about the Superhost program in San Francisco, California, on February 22, 2018.San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Contributor
Then, I look at a map of surrounding areas for the Airbnbs I'm interested in.
Homes surrounding the author's Airbnb in Roggwil, Switzerland, in October of 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Lastly, I ensure I can stay connected to my people through Wi-Fi.
The author uses Wi-Fi in an Airbnb in Ontario, Canada, in August of 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider