I usually check AirBnB but lately the best prices after fees are higher than mainstream hotel brands. To a certain extent this is controlled by property owners more than AirBnB itself, they've figured out they can charge more.
The result is that while I used to go to AirBnB for the discounts, it's now becoming a premium brand with a premium price.
It may be worth noting that I always opt for "whole place." It may be different if you're willing to get just a room.
Same, Always search for superhost, whole place, free onsite parking (rules out a lot of condo highrises), two bedrooms (Filters out basement apartments, granny flats, rooms being listed as whole houses).
Recently scored a whole house for ~60/day using this and you know what, it wasn't that bad.
The result is that while I used to go to AirBnB for the discounts, it's now becoming a premium brand with a premium price.
It may be worth noting that I always opt for "whole place." It may be different if you're willing to get just a room.