The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona

Re:The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona by Scoundreller on Saturday April 27, 2019 @08:48PM (#19768615)

As a recent booker of rooms in Barcelona, I found hotels to be a lot cheaper and better situated. And obviously without the risk of a last-minute cancellation, a particular worry if you have flight/train bookings in/out.

Maybe travellers to Barcelona are a little too confident in Airbnb and don't consider the alternatives?

But if you're a group of 5-8, or an extended stay, I could see how Airbnb could become cheaper.

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Re:The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona by devoply on Sunday April 28, 2019 @12:17AM (#19769319)

Regardless, competition is good for consumers whether hotels are a better option or not... Keeps everyone honest, helps keep prices in check.

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Re:The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona by sieabahlpark on Sunday April 28, 2019 @12:33AM (#19769365)

Except hotels are regulated and Airbnb isn't, so there isn't a 1 to 1 comparison in price

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Re:The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona by geezerjay on Monday April 29, 2019 @01:52AM (#19776135)

Actually, airbnb offerings are indeed tightly regulated and heavily taxed in some jurisdictions. AirBnB didn't invented short-term rentals, nor does the company offer any servicd other than serving as a specialized POS for short-term rentals.

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