26 Top Hotel & Stay Booking Sites

How to pick a hotel booking site

Some sites in this category let you book and pay. Others only compare prices and pass you to a partner. A few list private homes and apartments rather than hotels. Each model handles payment, cancellation and complaints differently.

• Pay now or pay at the property. Prepaid rates are often cheaper but harder to cancel. Note the exact cancellation deadline and its time zone.
• Taxes and fees. Some sites show the nightly rate without local taxes, cleaning fees or resort fees. Compare the full total.
• Confirmation from the property. For important trips, contact the hotel a few days before arrival and check that it has your reservation.
• Room details. Check bed type, room size and whether breakfast is included, rather than relying on photos.

Where bookings tend to go wrong

Common complaints include reservations the property cannot find, charges taken at a different time than expected, and refunds stuck between the booking site and the hotel. Save the confirmation email and the booking page as a PDF. If a deal looks far below other sites, check the company page on CandorRated first: you can see the domain's age, the contact details we found, who appears to operate the site and recent guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the price different on each site?

Sites receive different rates and may include or leave out taxes and fees. Prepaid and flexible rates also differ.

Who handles my refund if I cancel?

Usually whoever took your payment. If you paid the booking site, ask it first. If you pay at the property, the hotel handles it.

Can I find booking sites based in my country?

Yes. Filter this list by country or city.