5 Great Home-Share Alternatives To Airbnb
Airbnb might have changed the game over a decade ago, opening up a world of travel without hotels and allowing tourists the comforts of home in a foreign city. But it’s not the only option anymore, whether you’re looking for more curated stays or luxury finds, we’ve rounded up five alternatives to Airbnb and hotels.
Veeve
Since 2011, Veeve has been curating premium and luxury short-term rentals for travellers seeking something more homely than a hotel stay. With an impressive portfolio of homes across London and Paris, it places guests right where they want to be, whether that’s near Centre Court during Wimbledon or in the chic 1st arrondissement for Paris Fashion Week. Each property allows visitors to slip seamlessly into the rhythm of the city, offering the comfort of a private home with the polish of a luxury stay.
Since 2011, Veeve has been curating premium and luxury short-term rentals for travellers seeking something more homely than a hotel stay.
Plum Guide
If you want a highly curated, luxury alternative to Airbnb, then Plum Guide should be your port of call. It has a rigorous vetting process, only accepting around 3% of properties, so you know you’ll be getting a bespoke service whether you want a long-term let or a short-term stay for a city break. It’s also great if you have pets. From stunning villas in Spain to luxury rentals in Rome, there are loads of incredible options to choose from if you’re looking for a getaway that promises all the luxuries of a hotel with a more homely vibe.
Home Exchange
Fancy some free accommodation? Or just to live out the plot from The Holiday? Home Exchange is the best house swap platform out there, offering you the chance to see the world for free. The rules are simple – to sign up, you have to be open to your own home being used. Once you’re on the app, you can either arrange house swaps or have your own home rented in exchange for points, which can then be spent at your own discretion.
The rules are simple – to sign up, you have to be open to your own home being used.
Kindred
Looking for a way to travel that feels more personal than a hotel and more grounded than a rental platform? Kindred offers a members-only home exchange where your own space becomes the key to unlocking stays around the world. Once accepted, every night you host translates into a credit you can spend in someone else’s home, whether that is a chic flat in London or a sunlit apartment in Lisbon. Instead of money changing hands between members, you simply cover a modest cleaning and service fee, while Kindred manages the rest, from fresh linens to professional housekeeping.
Sonder
Sonder has carved out a niche between hotels and traditional rentals by offering apartments that look and feel like stylish private homes but operate with the ease of a modern hotel. Every property is professionally designed to follow the brand’s clean, minimal aesthetic, so you can expect the same polished interiors whether you’re in London, New York, or Barcelona. Blending hotel-like service with private living spaces, Sonder offers consistently designed and professionally managed apartments. You’ll enjoy tech-enabled comfort and predictability, making this a particularly great choice for digital nomads or anyone planning an urban stay.
