Guest houses
We can book 3 095 properties guest houses and homestays across 183 destinations in 46 countries. Starting prices run from € 6 per night for two adults, and the widest choice is in Verona with 69 properties.
Where to find them
We can book 3 095 properties guest houses and homestays in 183 destinations across 46 countries. The deepest choice is in Italy (551), Indonesia (324), Spain (260), South Africa (230), Portugal (217). Typical nightly prices span € 11 to € 258 worldwide, with a global midpoint of € 87. The lowest starting prices are in Bandung (€ 6), Chiang Rai (€ 7), Yogyakarta (€ 7), Jakarta (€ 7), Lombok (€ 7).
What to look for in guest houses
Small, owner-run properties: more personal than a hotel, more serviced than an apartment. You usually get local knowledge you cannot get anywhere else, and you usually give up the things a chain guarantees — a 24-hour desk, a lift, air conditioning in every room.
Before you book, check
- Reception hours. Many guest houses have no night staff and need an arrival time in advance.
- Whether breakfast is served and at what time, which can be a single fixed sitting.
- Whether there is a lift, if you have heavy luggage or stairs are difficult.
- Whether cards are accepted. Smaller properties in some countries still prefer cash.
Tell the owner your arrival time and keep them updated if it changes. At this size there is often literally one person with the key, and turning up unannounced at 23:00 can mean a locked door.
Worth it for: Travellers who want a place with a character, and destinations where the hotels are all chains.
Guest houses by destination
Sorted by choice. Every destination below has at least 5 bookable properties.
| Destination | Country | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona | Italy | 69 | from € 77 | € 112 |
| Cagliari | Italy | 68 | from € 64 | € 90 |
| Split | Croatia | 66 | from € 68 | € 105 |
| Port Elizabeth | South Africa | 61 | from € 40 | € 63 |
| Naples | Italy | 57 | from € 64 | € 101 |
| Ubud | Indonesia | 55 | from € 13 | € 27 |
| Cape Town | South Africa | 55 | from € 56 | € 141 |
| Nusa Penida | Indonesia | 54 | from € 11 | € 24 |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | 52 | from € 34 | € 71 |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 51 | from € 25 | € 52 |
| Dubrovnik | Croatia | 44 | from € 72 | € 134 |
| Porto | Portugal | 43 | from € 55 | € 97 |
| Stellenbosch | South Africa | 39 | from € 59 | € 152 |
| Madrid | Spain | 38 | from € 76 | € 110 |
| Sanur | Indonesia | 38 | from € 13 | € 23 |
| Palermo | Italy | 36 | from € 50 | € 107 |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 35 | from € 52 | € 89 |
| Male | Maldives | 34 | from € 47 | € 71 |
| Santorini | Greece | 32 | from € 57 | € 180 |
| Sorrento | Italy | 32 | from € 81 | € 258 |
| Uluwatu | Indonesia | 32 | from € 16 | € 41 |
| Marrakech | Morocco | 30 | from € 41 | € 100 |
| Edinburgh | United Kingdom | 29 | from € 97 | € 138 |
| Venice | Italy | 28 | from € 88 | € 132 |
| Catania | Italy | 28 | from € 62 | € 88 |
| San Sebastian | Spain | 28 | from € 55 | € 89 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | 28 | from € 47 | € 71 |
| Bled | Slovenia | 28 | from € 75 | € 129 |
| Canggu | Indonesia | 28 | from € 16 | € 27 |
| Pisa | Italy | 26 | from € 74 | € 112 |
| Brighton | United Kingdom | 26 | from € 60 | € 87 |
| Bilbao | Spain | 25 | from € 56 | € 102 |
| Fes | Morocco | 25 | from € 28 | € 56 |
| Genoa | Italy | 24 | from € 92 | € 119 |
| Aswan | Egypt | 24 | from € 13 | € 34 |
| Bari | Italy | 23 | from € 70 | € 99 |
| Trieste | Italy | 23 | from € 75 | € 102 |
| Ponta Delgada | Portugal | 23 | from € 51 | € 83 |
| Zakopane | Poland | 23 | from € 54 | € 90 |
| Zadar | Croatia | 23 | from € 51 | € 100 |
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Frequently asked
What counts as a guest house on Staybello?
We include a property in this collection when the property itself reports that it is guest houses and homestays. The list is rebuilt from live availability, so a property only appears while it is actually bookable.
Where are guest houses cheapest?
Right now the lowest starting prices are in Bandung (from € 6), Chiang Rai (from € 7), Yogyakarta (from € 7). Prices move with the season, so compare a few destinations and dates before you settle.
Can I cancel a booking from this collection?
Most rooms offer free cancellation and every rate states its own deadline before you pay. Use the free cancellation filter to see only those rates.