About Booking.com
Booking.com is the world's largest accommodation platform, listing everything from hotels to apartments and B&Bs. Its strengths are unrivalled choice, abundant free-cancellation rates (book now, decide later), and the Genius loyalty programme that unlocks 10–20% member discounts as you book more. Verified reviews from real guests help you judge quality. You usually pay at the property, and there are no booking fees on most stays.
Pros
- Largest global choice of stays
- Lots of free-cancellation options
- Genius member discounts (10–20%)
- Millions of verified guest reviews
Cons
- Cheapest non-refundable rates lock you in
- Upsells and 'only X left' urgency prompts
- Quality varies on non-hotel listings
Best for
Maximum choice and flexible, free-cancellation bookings