Has anyone ever used Airbnb in Spain or France?

[Bleacher Creature]

We're traveling with another family and are thinking of Spain and/or France. Would it be better to find a place in either Madrid, Barcelona, or Paris on Airbnb, as opposed to a hotel?

[Eyeball_Kid]

1. I used AirBnB in the Ravel(?) district in

Barcelona. Great location in a somewhat gentrified barrio. Would do it again.

[snacker]

2. My daughter and son-in-law used an Airbnb in Paris.

Great place, great location, great price. My other daughter is a world traveler, and always uses Airbnb rather than hotels. She has never had a bad experience and has saved lots of money.

[unc70]

3. I have rented apartments in Paris but not used Airbnb

I’ve rented apartments in Paris a couple of times a year with great results. Never used Airbnb, so I can’t comment on it. Have also rented in places like Venice, but never in Spain. In Madrid, Seville a year ago in hotels. Doing Venice and Paris this April.

You mention being with another family, implying 4+ people in your group. I have not needed a large apt, but I see them on the web sites. I have had good results with Paris Perfect and with Guest Apartment Services.

Have a great trip.

BTW air conditioning is now important even in Paris. Summers are getting much hotter.

[COLGATE4]

4. Re: the absolute need for air conditioning

Madrid, also. It'll fry you.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

5. I really think it depends on how much you really

Want to hang out with the other couple. And... whether u want to THINK because you have a stove you have to cook.

There is nothing in the world more romantic than the cool little quaint hotels in Paris and cozy bathrobes and room service. . Cafes to stroll to!!!

[DrDan]

6. check out Gites de France - similar to airbnb

we had a rental for two weeks just outside Paris couple years back. It was terrific - and at a much less cost compared to hotels. 2BR 2BA kitchen LR Patio. It was on a working farm and we had a cherry tree right in our back yard and field of snap peas just a few paces away - fresh for our evening salads. We were just a short drive from the train station for our 30-minute trips into Paris.

https://en.gites-de-france.com/list.html