A question for the federated hive mind: are there any portals where I can book a BnB in without giving money to Airbnb?

Thanks!

Boosts *most* welcome

@codewiz might be able to answer this question or know someone who can. (Hope you don't mind the tag.)

@Antanicus

@emsenn @Antanicus In my first month in Tokyo I stayed at this co-living space for international people: roam.co/places/tokyo
It was an awesome.community, but the Tokyo location was recently shut down :-(

(I don't mind being tagged in threads)

@emsenn @Antanicus How long are you staying? Youth hostels and guest houses are nicer and cleaner than most hotels in other countries.

@codewiz I don't really need to be kept in this thread, but I'm glad I've made the connection between you two! @Antanicus

@emsenn @Antanicus It's too bad there isn't a "mute thread" option, like in most email clients!
(don't worry, I'll drop you in the next reply)

@codewiz
Hey! Thanks for the reply. I will be staying for 18 days, but I plan to be moving a bit (Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka at least). I would prefer BnB accommodations over ho(s)tels so I can do some shopping and eat properly instead of having to eat out all the time (and for the privacy too)

@emsenn

@Antanicus a few years ago, I did two homestays with people who host foreigners for language exchange. It was fun, but of course they expect to spend time together learning your language.

@Antanicus btw, if I had a proper guest room i would have already offered it... My apartment is a tiny studio and the rent costs the same of a 3 bedroom house in a suburban area.

@Matt_Noyes @Antanicus

hmmm... good question. I never really know where to look myself.

Semantics: in Japan ryokan or minshuku are more 'bnb' than airbnbs- where you are basically just renting someone's empty apartment.

When are you coming to Japan? I would love to host!

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