Stay with a local host

If you'd like a more personal living experience, try booking a room or an apartment. You'll stay in neighborhoods where people actually live, giving you the chance to share in and experience their daily lives.

Room, apartment, or house via Airbnb External link.
Stay with someone through Couchsurfing External link.

Keep in mind that

Check out the area and get a sense of your host through reviews on their accounts and social media.
Create your own detailed profile.
Be clear about your expectations, but also find out what rules apply at the host’s place.
Show respect, arrive on time, and treat it as if you were staying with a friend.