How to find cheap accommodation in Australia?

Posted by Joseph Cadman on May 24th, 2019

During your first visit to a new country, accommodation is expected to be one of your biggest challenges. The good news about everything is that regardless of how long you plan to spend in Australia, there are some impressive ways to save money. This would even prevent you from ever having to stay in a hotel.  By saving money on your accommodation, you get the opportunity to spend money on other aspects of your visit.

These are some few tips which can be adopted to find cheap accommodation in Australia:

Look out for hostels: This type of accommodation is perfect for travelers who aim to spend about 2 weeks. It is one of the obvious choices which serve as a cheap form of accommodation. As a solo traveler, booking a hostel is a very good choice. Hostels offer travelers the option to either book a single room or a bed, depending on personal choice.

Homestays: The concept of homestay is becoming quite popular. It is often adopted for students traveling to another country. It involves a couple, person or family accepting the student to stay in their home for some time. Asides the accommodation it provides, it also allows for a high level of interaction between the hosts and guests.

Couch surfing. This is a new phenomenon which is starting to gain some grounds. Couch surfing allows you to stay at the house of locals for free. Many locals will offer up their rooms or spare rooms to travelers who would only be spending some time in the area. This is also another form of accommodation that promotes integration between locals and travelers.

However, couch surfing may not be quite as straightforward as other types of accommodation. To guarantee your safety, it may be essential that you carry out some extra research to confirm the authenticity of your host. Ensure what they'll be offering will be convenient for you.

AIRBNB. This is also useful to travelers who need private space but still want to make contact with the locals. Hosts list their free space and offer it up for short term rental. Take note that the quality of the accommodation you will find varies and it is essential that you properly decide where you will be staying. Sometimes the location you are searching for matters a lot. There is also a chance to come across unique accommodation in Sydney such as tents, trailers or garages.

Short-term sublets. If you'll be spending more than a few weeks or days in Australia, this may be the best option for you. You may be lucky to find someone who is traveling and willing to offer up their room to you for a sublet. These people are often found advertising their apartments on different platforms. Make sure you do proper research to get the best available option.

 Are you traveling to Australia on a tight budget? The accommodation options listed above will ensure that you spend a minimal amount of money. It will certainly be a nice experience for you.