I've stayed in that kind of generic AirBnB, and even those are way better than a hotel. You're still staying in an apartment, which feels more homey, and you still have access to a kitchen.

I've also stayed in truly fantastic AirBnB apartments in Europe that made my short stays feel like I was staying with a dear friend.

The most exquisite AirBnB I stayed in was in Croatia. The owner set up the apartment like a hotel, but offered homemade liqueurs and chocolates to his guests. He even picked us up from the train station and gave us a list of places to go and restaurants to try. The rate was insanely affordable, too.