Airbnb

The three alternatives to Airbnb listed here put different things first. Naturhäuschen lists holiday houses and apartments close to nature and says it gives 5% of its revenue to local nature projects. Booking.com says it lists more than 2 million properties worldwide.

When you compare them, look at what kind of stay each one lists, where the hosts are based, how much of the price the platform keeps, and how cancellations are handled. Check that the price you see includes all fees before you pay, and ask the host about local rules for short rentals in that city.