you’ve got the option to use your savings toward more sightseeing.

Now, the platform is filled with full-time income-generating rentals, and the prices reflect that.

Below are the European cities where booking a hotel is actually cheaper than renting an Airbnb.

Interior of a Deluxe guest room with a terrace at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Interior of a Deluxe guest room with a terrace at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam.Credit:Courtesy of Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

It’s a difference that can save you over $70 a night.

Rome, Italy

Rome saw nearlyseven million international tourist arrivalsin 2023.

This is another European city where it doesnt pay to book an Airbnb or short-term rental.

This difference in cost ($11) means more fries for everyone.

Travelers love the Eastern European city for its architecture and amazing food scene (try the cabbage rolls).

It also has a fairly low rental rate, at $72 a night, including breakfast.

The difference of $9 is not a lot, but it adds up if youre staying multiple nights.