Hotel Alternatives

Airbnb is a great option if you need a short stay on your visit to Lagos state Nigeria. Is Airbnb better than hotels for travelers. Of course yes, there are so many reasons you should opt for Airbnb instead of hotels. One of such reasons is that you get enjoy more space, cook what you want & other amenities. Personally I love to opt for Airbnb because I get to enjoy a home away from home feel. I get to cook my own food. This is great more so, during this pandemic. You can also read my post on other hotel alternatives that are cheap for your travel. I have stayed in some Airbnb in Lagos, Jade’s court apartment is my best Airbnb in Lagos Nigeria I would recommend.

How to book Airbnb?

You can book for an Airbnb in several ways. One of such ways is to book directly from Airbnb website. Their site is very easy to use. You can book a short stay up to 30days or more on this website.

All you need to do is to search for apartment rentals around the place you want to stay. However, if you are in Lagos, I would recommend Jade court apartment, Osbourne.

Tips to before you book Airbnb short stay

Unlike hotels, Airbnb are listed homes or apartment you can rent for your travel. I love this option because you can choose an entire apartment ( that take in as many guest, this is usually stated by the host) or shared homes.

My first tip is to read reviews of other lodgers that stayed on the home you want. This tip also applies to any form of online shopping. You need to read other people’s feedback to actually know if this property is as described.

I usually shy away from homes with no reviews. The one time I gave one of them a chance, I regretted it. So, I would recommend you go for a rooms with great reviews as a first timer. Also, ensure you liaise with the host clarify on his listing. I booked a private room with no reviews recently. On the last minute, after chatting with host, I discovered that it was not private afterall.

So, talk to the prospect host before booking your stay. You can also click here to read my other post on tips to book Airbnb as a first timer.

Jade court Review|| Best Airbnb in Lagos Nigeria

Jade court is one of the best Airbnb in Lagos Nigeria you need to know. It is located at Kwara street, Osbourne Foreshore estate, Lagos.

Jade court is an apartment hotel. So, if you need a place for short staycation in Lagos with a home & hotel feel, opt for Jade court. I love this place a lot.

The rooms are ensuite. This means that you have shared sitting area with other guest. However, you room itself is private and self sufficient.

Facilities and Amenities at Jade court Lagos

Below are the amenities that you get to enjoy as a lodger.

A private room ensuite with TV, and dressing table. Your room also comes with cupboard for clothes
A private bathroom with a bath tub. The water comes with a heater option. So, if you need a warm or cold bath, you can regulate it yourself.
A shared sitting room space. This I rarely used because I love the room a lot. You can have access to all the sitting space in your block. My room was upstairs but I was able to use the ground floor sitting room and that of my floor. Also, you can use the dining chairs if you prefer to use them to eat.
Jade court also provides a gym facility on ground for all guest of the place. So, if you love to keep fit, opt for this apartment hotel. The gym is free to use.
You can get food in the guest house delivered to your room. Also, you can choose to eat at the restaurant at Jade court. I love their meal as it quite affordable. However, you can bring in your own too.

I totally enjoyed my stay at Jade court. So, I would recommend this place if you need an affordable luxury Airbnb apartment in Lagos. You can click here to book your stay at Jade court Lagos Nigeria from hotellook.

Places to visit close to Jade court Lagos

Jade court is located in Ikoyi Lagos. Here are a list of fun things to do from Jade court.

LCC (Lekki conservation center): You can visit the Lekki Conservation center at Tippa bus stop Lagos. This place is perfect for nature lovers. You can also enjoy the canopy walk at LCC. I would recommend this for anyone. However, if you’re afraid of height like me, this may seem daunting but worth the try.
You can spend a day enjoying art at the Nike art gallery
Go shopping for nice art and crafts souvenirs or fashion pieces at the Lekki arts and craft center, Lekki. This is located at Oba Elegushi road, Lekki phase 1.
Enjoy a hearty meal of local and intercontinental dishes at Bogobiri house Lagos. Bogobiri house is also a fun re-creational place you need to know. You can go visit for enjoy the art, eat sumptuous local dishes or enjoy the weekday life band. Click here to read more about Bogobiri house Lagos.
You enjoy a day at the Lagos beaches like Atican beach, Oniru private beach, Laguna beach or Landmark beach. The beach is one of Lagos’s best recreational place to know. You can click here read my post on 10 best places to visit in Lekki Lagos on a budget.

Best Airbnb in Lagos Nigeria || Jade’s Court Apartment

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
May 29, 2023

Now that we are getting back to normal, travel is back. However, the cost of travel is now high due to the impact of the pandemic. Also, you need to get a place to stay for a few days’ travel. The first thought is to book a hotel for your stay. You can either opt for a luxury hotel or an affordable hotel. However, there are several hotel alternatives that are more affordable options for your travel. So, I will be rounding up the 5 best cheap hotel alternatives to explore for your travel.

These alternatives are not just cheap but give a feel of the local. So, if you’re looking to cut costs on accommodation and enjoy your vacation on a budget, opt for these 5 best options for hotel alternatives.

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Best Cheap Hotel alternatives

Want to cut cost on hotels? Here are the best cheap hotel alternatives to opt for on your travels.

Vacation home rentals/apartments

Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation apartment rental platforms. This is a great option of the 5 best cheap hotel alternatives to choose from. Airbnb is a platform where homeowners can list their houses for vacation stays. So, Airbnb serves as an extra source of income for homeowners and affordable hotel alternatives.

I love the option of Airbnb or an apartment for my travels. This is because you get a feel of a home. Also, I get to cook my own food and shop from the local stores. So, I get to save on accommodation and food too. It is super easy to book an apartment for your travel.

There are several concerns around booking apartments like cleanliness and the current pandemic. Airbnb has placed measures to ensure travelers’ safety. All listed apartment has to pass their cleanliness guidelines. Click here to read my post on tips on how to book apartment rentals as a first-timer.

There are several apartment listing options that are suitable for your budget. So, if you’re looking for an affordable hotel alternative, opt for apartment rentals. Click to book apartment rentals for your next travel.

Academic Guest houses/hostels.

Another of the 5 best hotel Alternatives you need for your travel is the Academic guest house. This option is suitable if you’re traveling to a place that has a university or college with hostels or guest houses.

However, you need to find out if your itinerary includes such an area. Also, you could reach out to such schools to find out if they have guest houses for rentals.

There are several factors that affect the availability of Academic guest houses. One of such is when students are in session or during the admission process. These guest houses tend to get filled during this period.

However, if you’re traveling during school holidays you can opt for Student hostels or guest houses. This hotel alternative is very affordable.

Before you book an academic guest house, kindly note the following.

Call to confirm the availability for your travel period
Go with your own beddings and toiletries: These options may be available already. I prefer going with my bed cover because that of the guest’s home may not be neat.
Accessibility to restaurants, local markets, and commute options.
Hostels may involve shared room options so if you need to be alone, opt for academic guest houses.

Hotel look has some listing of university hostel listings you can check out. However, this may not be available in all countries.

Homestay

Homestay options are another affordable option for accommodation for your travel. This option is perfect if you want to mix with the locals. Plus is a great option of the 5 best cheap hotel alternatives to explore for your travels.

Families list to host tourists in their homes for a cheap fee. In this setting, the guest gets to stay with them. Also, you eat and dine as part of that family.

However, this option is not available in all countries. There are no homestay options in Nigeria. Also, just a few African countries have homestay options. ( don’t know why).

If you want to book a homestay option, click here to book and confirm availability.

Before you opt for a homestay get to know the family. You can reach them beforehand to familiarize yourself with them. Also, I would recommend you go with a thank you gift for the family. ( Gifts make people happy).

Where to stay if you can't afford a hotel

Friends home

This option is a super easy way to save on travel if you have friends in the place you want to visit. Why pay for a hotel or rental?

You can reach out to your relative or friends to let them know of your visit and seek permission. I would pick staying with relatives or friends over rentals anyway.

However, everything has its pros and cons. I love my freedom to explore on my travels. But since it’s not my home, I get to abide by their rules. Some relatives will not allow keeping late nights out. So, if you’re not cut for restrictions, opt for apartment rentals or hostels.

In terms of cost-cutting costs, this is my most recommended of the 5 best cheap hotel Alternatives to opt for. You get to pay nothing to stay with relatives. You could contribute to the home upkeep while you’re with them.

Religious Housing

Another hotel alternative you need to know about is religious homes. So many religious homes offer places to stay for free or at a cheap rate.

Religious places to look out for are churches, monasteries, or mosques. These places do not discriminate what religion you’re. All you need to do is to abide by their guidelines or rules.

So, if you’re looking to spend way less on a place to stay, opt for a religious home. Also, religious homes are quite safe to stay in. I had once stayed in a religious home of Opus Dei ( a catholic home). It was comfortable and I was well taken care of.

So many cities have these religious homes available for travelers. All you need to do is to look out for such places on your travel.

Cheapesthotel alternatives — **Religious homes**

Hostels

Hostels is another hotel alternative you can opt for on your travel. Why opt for hostels for your trip? Hostels are budget friendly options as compared to hotels.

There are several pros and cons to staying in an hostel. The pros include networking opportunity, group tours and meeting new friends. On the flip side, hostels may be crowded, your items are open to theft if not secured properly and personal hygiene issues with flat mates. If you love your privacy, I would not recommend hostels.

However, if you love to mingle and want to cut cost, one of the best hotel alternatives I recommend are hostels. One of my favorite platforms to secure my hostels is Hostel world. This platform covers a wide range of countries around Africa, Asia and Europe. You’d love their picks for your hostels. Click here to book your hostel via hostelworld.

Comment below which of these hotel alternatives you have used. Do you recommend any of these best cheap hotel alternatives? Ciao.

5 best cheap hotel alternatives you need for travel

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
March 11, 2024