Vacation for $100 by destination: from bunk beds to 5-star resorts
EXPERIMENT. Value for money is often an overlooked factor when planning a vacation. But actually, that’s the main thing people should pay attention to if budget is of the essence.
By Aistė
Published: Feb 14, 2023 • min read
Here’s the thing every traveler has to get in one’s head: $100 in the US is not the same as $100 in Thailand. Holding on to that thought, we did a value-for-money experiment by analysing TOP travel destinations: what accommodations & additionals can travelers get for $100 in each of them?
To be as accurate as possible, here are the criteria we chose the best deals by:
- HIGH VALUE FOR MONEY.
- Weekend night from Friday to Saturday.
- The date is in the high season of the destination.
- The date is at least 15 nights before the check-in.
- We check deals on all the major OTAs.
- The maximum price is $100/night.
NEW YORK
The middle of the high season: Jul 14-15.
Best option: HI NYC Hostel. Although it’s quite far from $100, the other options didn’t offer higher value: they were located far from the city center and had ratings ranging from 3 to 5 out of 10.
HI NYC Hostel
United States, New York
A Victorian-style building located on the Upper West Side is a 10-minute walk from Central Park. The hostel offers bright dorms featuring bunk beds, free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, a sunken patio, and a garden, as well as a cafe bar. There are nightly happy hours and organized nights out.
FOR THE PRICE YOU GET:
- Bed in a 4-bed mixed dormitory.
- Free cancellation.
- No prepayment required.
How many other options have a similar value for money? Hardly 2.
BALI
The high season: Aug 14-15.
Best option: Aryaduta Bali - Deluxe Room.
Aryaduta Bali
Indonesia, Kuta
This polished hotel is located next to Lippo Mall Kuta, a 9-minute walk from Jerman Beach on the Bali Sea. There's a hip restaurant and sports bar featuring pinball machines and a pool table. Other amenities include a rooftop pool, a gym, and a movie theater. Continental breakfast is served each morning, and the restaurant offers a selection of International dishes.
Perks you get:
- 5-star hotel.
- Breakfast included.
- Outdoor pool.
- Free fitness center.
- Free cancellation.
- No prepayment is needed.
How many other options have a similar value for money? Over 50, at the very least.
PARIS
The middle of the summer high season: Aug 25-26.
Best option: ibis Styles Paris Meteor Avenue d'Italie - Standard Double/Twin Room.
ibis Styles Paris Meteor Avenue d'Italie
France, Paris
On a bustling tree-lined road, this modern hotel is 4 km from the Luxembourg Gardens, a formal 17th-century park, and 6 km from iconic art pieces at the Louvre Museum. The Chinese quarter is a short walk from the hotel. Other amenities include a bright, trendy restaurant and a bar.
Perks you get:
- 3-star hotel.
- Breakfast included.
- Free cancellation.
- No prepayment is needed.
How many other options have a similar value for money? You could easily find over 20.
SOUTH AFRICA
The high season: Nov 10-11
Best option: Villa on Ocean View - Double Room with Terrace and Sea View.
Perks you get:
- 5-star private apartment.
- Terrace.
- Sea view.
- Modern interior.
How many other options have a similar value for money? Not more than 10.
TOKYO
The high season: May
Best option: Hotel JAL City Tokyo Toyosu - Standard Twin Room.
Perks you get:
- 4-star hotel.
- Free cancellation.
How many other options have a similar value for money? 10 tops.
DUBAI
The high season: Nov 24-25.
Best option: Savoy Park Hotel Apartments - Classic Studio Suite.
Savoy Park Hotel Apartments
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
The elegant Savoy Park Hotel Apartments offers spacious and contemporary, finely-furnished accommodations in the very core of the city. A 9-minute walk from the Al Fahidi metro station, this hotel is 9 km from Mercato Beach. The hotel features an outdoor rooftop pool and a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Perks you get:
- 4-star hotel.
- Entire studio.
- Access to the rooftop pool.
- Free cancellation.
- Flexible in rescheduling.
How many other options have a similar value for money? Around 15.
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