Cheap Travel Accommodations

Note: Always cross reference between different travel websites for hotels, sometimes direct booking is cheaper or third party booking. I primarily use expedia, airbnb and direct links.

Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands:
- CityHub Amsterdam: https://cityhub.com/amsterdam/(It’s possible this is actually more $$ than hotels now but I really loved the vibe for my first ever solo trip)
- Breakfast included so +
Reykjavík, Iceland
- CityHub Reykjavík: https://cityhub.com/reykjavik/ (It was cheaper when I booked via Expedia)
- Breakfast included so +
Lisbon, Portugal
- Shared Apartment, had like two bathrooms so I never felt like I actually shared with anyone + host was so nice : https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/26640025?source_impression_id=p3_1789345844_P3DZUvSLRKvahiAm

Asia

Japan
- Tokyo
  - In one of the nicest neighbourhoods Asakusa: https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-TOSEI-HOTEL-COCONE-ASAKUSA.h66724976.Hotel-Information
  - Standard pricing but rooftop, free breakfast, snack lounge and cute rooms: https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-ONE-Tokyo.h18271461.Hotel-Information
- Kyoto
  - Real tatami area, a whole laundry, kitchen area, two beds, huge bathroom with separate shower: https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Ms-Inn-Higashiyama.h14645724.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-09-28&chkout=2026-09-29&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1789346938895&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jYS9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&useRewards=true&rm1=a2&regionId=10323&destination=Kyoto%2C+Kyoto+Prefecture%2C+Japan&destType=MARKET&neighborhoodId=553248635976381707&selected=14645724&latLong=35.011636%2C135.768029&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=93&top_cur=CAD&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=201486426&selectedRatePlan=407229421&categorySearch=any_option&searchId=38db3faa-34ec-4ddc-bf11-96520f38e06e&containsVideo=false
- Fukuoka (hotels were really $$ during March so had to opt for a hostel)
  - Shared Hostel, recommend all women: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/23674483?source_impression_id=p3_1789346223_P37krua47HCs274y&check_in=2026-09-25&guests=1&adults=1&check_out=2026-09-27
Taiwan (cheap)
- You have to take the bus to the center but barely 15 mins for very cheap + free breakfast, area is a bit less crowded so take what you will with that (felt like I was not a tourist fr but could be scary at night with no one on the roads, luckily 7/11 right in front): https://www.expedia.ca/Taipei-Hotels-York-Hotel.h17527000.Hotel-Information
Krabi, Thailand (cheap in general)
- Women dorm hostel, free breakfast, so clean and the staff was so nice, barely 30$ a night with a pool as well: https://www.expedia.ca/Krabi-Hotels-Noppharat-Krabi-Resort.h111328614.Hotel-Information
Vietnam (cheap in general)
- Hanoi:
  - https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi-Hotels-Eclipse-Legend-Hotel.h9344862.Hotel-Information
  - Super nice host, got a free upgrade: https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi-Hotels-Azen-Lakeside-Hotel-Travel.h115495516.Hotel-Information
- Sapa
  - One of the most breaktaking stays, one of the best hosts ever at a real homestay: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1400749817016637477?source_impression_id=p3_1789345938_P30S3fh2U1oKt-hM&check_in=2026-10-22&guests=1&adults=1&check_out=2026-10-27
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Rooftop pool, really good food, spacious rooms and luxury vibes for about 90 CAD a night (I went through a 6.4 magnitude earthquake here and the staff handled it really well with guidance + post snacks): https://www.expedia.ca/Yogyakarta-Hotels-Swiss-Belboutique-Yogyakarta.h15787710.Hotel-Information[n](https://www.expedia.ca/Yogyakarta-Hotels-Swiss-Belboutique-Yogyakarta.h15787710.Hotel-Information)
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia:
- Not sure if this is considered cheap for Malaysia but some of the best views, indoor pool, and made me wanna stay in the hotel room more than leave: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/828533054767373581?source_impression_id=p3_1789346413_P3G5_lm6_b1Rsri-
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Cute lil apartment room with own bathroom, KK is the center if you wanna travel to Borneo:): https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information
- Clean but you’ll have to pay property tax (cash) which was super annoying as I didn’t know and had to deposit a lot more than room price, bathrooms are mid so I’d only recommend for one night: https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Seaview-Capsule-Hotel.h22777373.Hotel-Information

Canada

Whistler, British Columbia:
- Clean but bathrooms were questionable so I’d only recommend for 1 night: https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels-Pangea-Pod-Hotel.h24375092.Hotel-Information
Quebec City, Quebec
- Women only dorms, extremely clean: https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-City-Hotels-QBEDS-Hostel.h48188332.Hotel-Information