Finding a place to stay for the night is often one of the problems that many Australian temporary visa holders often have to deal with in their vacation. Especially in the peak months, rooms are often fully book already. However, with a few simple reminders, you can easily solve this one without having to shell out a lot of cash.
One of the easiest ways to avoid having to go through all the hassle of lining up in the reception counter is to simply book your accommodations way ahead of schedule. Most hotels in Australia actually allow for reservations and bookings through the internet, so you can simply sign up for them when you are still planning your vacation. One thing that you need to take into mind is that some hotels will require you to make a down payment, while others will let you make the reservations and settle the bills later.
This tip can also be very useful if you plan on going to different cities during the duration of your vacation. Book a hotel in every city that you plan to go to so that you can have accommodations ready when you arrive there. To make things even much easier, it would be a good idea to plan your route well so that you can choose the hotels that will be nearest to the spots that you plan to head to.
In case you do end up with all the major hotels fully booked, then you need to find other alternatives. Smaller hotels in the suburbs often are a good choice, though they don't have all the accommodations provided by the major ones. Inns are also another favorite among tourists. These are very accessible, since most dot the roads that cross between cities. They are also rather cheap, costing only less than a hundred dollars a night.
For those who have friends in Australia, you can remove accommodation costs altogether by simply staying with them during your vacation. They can even be generous enough to take care of all your other needs for the duration of your stay. Do remember though, that you still need to share even a little in the expenses as a sign of courtesy.
And if you are still worried about the accommodation bills, you can try a few things to cut down on your expenses. One of these is to simply limit your use of room service, as hotels do charge a lot for these. Also, some hotels collect extra charges for additional use if small items like toiletries, so it would be a good idea to bring your own set.
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