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How To Find A Great Place To Stay At When Traveling To Umbria

Whether you have expensive tastes or you want to travel on a budget, where you stay is going to dictate the entire experience. The truth is that accommodation can easily become the main expenditure in your travel budget as you go to Umbria, together with the flight ticket, of course. When money is not an issue, you can easily go for really high luxury, like when you rent a house in Umbria from Luxury Retreats. If you have a limited budget, you want to know about all available alternatives.

The best possible accommodations for you will depend on your travel profile. With this in mind, let’s see some great options for different budgets and tastes.

 

Accommodation For Budget Travelers

  • Hospitality Network

Couchsurfing is highly popular at the moment, including in Umbria, which is not expected by many travellers. Many hosts actually open their homes for free. In most cases, the owner is a former traveller that decided to settle down. See what options are available based on where you go and do ask questions. Only send requests to those that have a good profile on the website you use and many pictures. Fill out your profile too so people can trust you. Look at reviews and always send highly customized requests to increase the chance of being accepted. Alternatively, consider night swapping or home exchanges.

  • Religious Housing

When you are not particularly interested in comfort, monasteries do offer great cheap or free accommodation. Obviously, you do need to not have high expectations and although in many cases everything is free, it is a good idea to at least make a donation. Italy is a highly religious country so you can expect various options but respect has to be shown. With monastery stays and basically all religious housings there will be some rules that will have to be respected, including curfew in many cases. Be sure you always know the rules before you agree to a stay there.

  • Camping

Camping is not that comfortable but it can be completely free. You can save a lot of money through wild camping but this is definitely not for everyone. The great thing about camping is that it is suitable for all possible budgets. Sometimes all you need is a tent while in others you do have to pay a lot in order to pitch. Campsites also tend to offer some sort of accommodation that is not a tent and that you can rent. Just make sure you know exactly where in Umbria you are allowed to camp before you decide.

  • Hostels

Most people think that hostels are just for youngsters but in reality, this is quite similar to the hotel. Some will be better suited for younger travellers but you can definitely find something for any possible taste. In most cases, there will be dormitories with large bunk beds but prices tend to be really small. Smaller rooms are available for those that want some privacy. However, in almost all cases the facilities like toilets and bathrooms will be shared. A problem though is that there are not many hostels available in Umbria. Do be sure you choose the best if this is the option you choose.

Accommodations For Luxury Travelers

  • Short-Term Home Rental

Ever since Airbnb appeared, the idea of short-term rental caught on fast. Now you can go way beyond that and find anything to rent, ranging from a room in a house to huge luxurious homes. No matter the case, it is important to read reviews and only trust the listings that feature many photographs. You basically want to learn as much as possible about where you will stay in order to have a perfect experience, especially if money is not really a problem for you and you want high quality. Prepare for experiences with your kids and take your time.

  • Vacation Rentals

These are perfect alternatives to hotels in all popular locations, like Umbria, as they give you more amenities, including laundry and a fully equipped kitchen. Prices will normally vary based on location and lodging but costs can be split when travelling with a group. While you can find such an option on websites like Airbnb and Booking, it is normally best to discuss with specialized service providers that only deal with luxury rentals, like the above mentioned Luxury Retreats, if you are interested in getting the highest possible quality.

  • Hotels

Everyone already knows about hotels and how they can be a wonderful experience for the traveller, especially when budgets are high. However, what few consider is the huge list of available hotels at a specific destination, including Umbria. You should know that there are always more hotels than what you first think as you want to stay in any location from around the world. Some of the hotels will be much better than expected.

  • Inns

Inns are quite similar to guest houses as backpackers appreciate the associated affordability. Also, normally there is local cuisine served and you get much more attention from the owners. Remember to always ask in advance to be sure that breakfast will be included since this offers the extra local factor. Also, do see the room before you play and when booking online, check pictures and reviews.

When Travelers Want To Get Involved

When you want to get as involved as possible, the best option is always to look for a local homestay. There are options available for people of all ages, wishes and budgets. Homestays are quite wonderful experiences because of the fact you get to see exactly how the locals live. This gives you access to stories and a personal touch not available in any other place.

There are many different options available and there are practically no limitations so be sure that you do get ready by knowing where you can stay as you visit Umbria. Do learn a little bit of Italian and see what meals are offered. Try to be as open-minded as possible since people do open up and tend to treat you as if you were family. Do bring gifts with you from your own country and let the cultural exchange begin.

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