Whenever you and I go to visit some other place, we first look for a hotel or homestay to stay at that place. When you get a homestay and hotel as per your wish, then the fun of travelling also increases.
But if you are asked what is the difference between a homestay and a hotel, then what would be your answer? It is seen many times that many people remain confused about these two as to what is the difference between these two.
In such a situation, if you also want to know what the main differences between homestay and hotel are, then you must read this article. Let's know.
What is a hotel?
Almost everyone would know about the hotel, but for your information, let us tell you that it is different from the homestay. Not one, but many types of services are provided in the hotel. For example, when you stay in a hotel, you have the facilities of housekeeping, security facilities, room service facilities etc.
Apart from these facilities in the hotel, apart from the pool, fitness centre, and games place, there are also restaurants in the hotel. In a way, you get 24-hour facilities in any hotel. You can also order any food and drink from room service by calling anytime. You can check in or check out at the hotel at any time.
What is a homestay?
Like a hotel, you can easily stay in a homestay, but the facilities available here may be less. In many homestays, tea and coffee can be made by yourself. Homestays also sometimes have the facility to make some fast food on their own.
If the owner of the homestay wishes, he can provide coffee, tea utensils etc. for making fast food. All these facilities are provided to tourists in many homestays in Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand. In a way, you can easily make something for yourself even away from home. Overall, homestay is like home for you even after moving from home to someplace.
Does the bed make a difference?
There are not more than one or two beds in a hotel room, but for your information, let us tell you that many homestays have three to four beds in a room. In many places, the room has to be shared in the homestay; however, the bed is not to be shared. That's why almost every homestay has locker facilities where tourists can keep their belongings safely. However, the rooms also vary from home to home.
Rent varies
The rent of hotels and homestays also varies. The hotel fare is usually high, but the homestay fare is lower than that of the hotel. However, the fare also depends on the time and place. The craze for homestays is seen a bit more at hill stations.
Can I book homestay online?
The biggest question is whether you can book a homestay like a hotel. In such a situation, for your information, let us tell you that like a hotel, homestay can also be booked online. Many travel companies offer the facility to book homestays as well as hotels. Let us tell you that you may have to pay GST charge even while booking the homestay.
