A hundred bucks is a hundred bucks, right? But what it buys around the world varies greatly.
That’s why battleface scoured booking and experiences platform Airbnb to find exactly how far our money would stretch on a night’s accommodation in some of our favourite cities and regions.
And the results are surprising.
From chic penthouses in one Medellin’s most desirable neighbourhoods to stone farmhouses in rural Yorkshire, a willingness to travel can transform your experience and offer you a vacation rental that quietly becomes the star of the trip.
All these properties were listed for under US$100 per night at the time of publishing.
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And remember, battleface offers Vacation Rental Damage cover to ensure that your stay doesn’t result in a heft bill for damages, spillages, lost key replacements and more. Find out more about Vacation Rental Damage cover here.
Penthouse luxury in Medellin
This stylish penthouse loft in the Provenza neighbourhood of Medellin, Colombia, ticks all the boxes for an upscale getaway which still puts you in the heart of the city’s bustling nightlife. If you’re tempted out the front door, bars, cafes and independent shops with that unique Colombian flavour abound.
Victorian elegance in San Francisco
This 1890 Victorian home, lovingly furnished in period style, should take you back to San Francisco’s past glories (if not its significantly more accessible rental costs), although a bathroom shared with one other room may put off those who value their own space.
Rustic cottage in “God’s own county” Yorkshire
This grade II listed farmhouse nestled at the top of Hill Street (featured in long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine) epitomises the kind of rural cottage in which we’ve always dreamt of retiring. If you’re not ready for a life of idling just yet, get exploring the six acres of woodland and meadows that surround this characterful slice of country life.
A short stroll to Central Park in New York
The characters in US sitcom Friends may have inexplicably resided in vast lofts, but for under a hundred bucks a night, you’re probably going to have opt for something a little smaller. This pleasant room just minutes from Central Park is a great launchpad for exploring Manhattan, even on the salary of a lowly coffeeshop waitress.
Private path to paradise in Costa Rica
This simple but modern beach cabin offers seclusion, relaxation and a private path down to the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Fan of nature? Well, that path passes through jungle housing, amongst other creatures, the green poison dart frog, tropical birds and even sloths.
Frontiersman’s cabin in Dallas, Texas
It may conjure up images of a life chopping wood and fending off coyotes, but this wood cabin is actually just 15 minutes from downtown Urbandale in Dallas, Texas. Nevertheless, its rustic aesthetic and ample surrounding foliage offers the chance to get back to nature (or at least pretend) while keeping one foot firmly stuck in modernity.
