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Locally owned homestays & guesthouses around the world that should be on your list
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items One great way of making our travels more sustainable is by ensuring our money stays within the local economy & one way of doing this is by staying at locally owned accommodation such as guesthouses, and my personal preference, homestays. It’s a g...
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Albania
I visited Albania in May last year and not only is it a beautiful & underrated country but the people are some of the loveliest & most hospitable I’ve ever met & staying at these guesthouses was definitely the highlight of my trip!
A charming family owned boutique hotel in beautiful Berat with only 4 rooms. The brother & sister who once lived in this traditional house now run it as a guesthouse. Located in the Gorice neighbourhood with beautiful views of the river & Man...
Tradita e Beratit - Hotel & Restaurant
This stunning traditional ottoman style house in Gjirokaster from the 1860s is run by a lovely family. Worth it alone for the traditionally decorated rooms & beautiful terrace, it's the kindness of the family that really blew me away.
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Hotel Musée, Gjirokaster
Very much off the tourist trail, this beautiful family owned guesthouse on the shores of Lake Ohrid in the tiny village of Lin has some of the most stunning views I've seen! The family who run it are so sweet; they treated us to raki, a dessert, &...
Guest House Lin, Lin
Named after the owner's granddaughter, this guesthouse has a beautiful garden with lemon trees & great views of the lonian Sea. Their restaurant Fig & Olive bistro serves homemade dishes using locally sourced ingredients & it was one of t...
Aphrodite’s Garden, Himarë
Run by a feminist non-profit 'Useful for Albanian Women, this cute villa hosted events to promote women's rights before being converted into a hostel in March 2023, & now funds UAW. The owner Lora & her mum are so friendly & helpful &...
Red Goat Hostel, Tirana
This cute guesthouse is owned by a very friendly local lady, very centrally located and great value for money. The owner let us check in early & gave us lots of great recommendations!
Vila Jasmine, Tirana
Colombia
I had the absolute pleasure of staying with Johanna’s mum in their home at an off the tourist trail neighbourhood in Medellin near Comuna 13. Her mum was so so lovely, she treated me like her daughter and even though she’d never made a vegan meal bef...
Homestay in La Milagrosa, Medellin with Johanna
Run by a French man called Thomas who moved to Medellin to help locals in the off the tourist trail barrio of La Loma, Hostal del Cielo has 360 degree views of Medellin, & profits go to the local community. They also organise empanada making work...
Hostal del Cielo, Medellin
A non-profit in Medellin founded by Thomas, a French man who moved to Medellin to help local families in the La Loma barrio near Comuna 13, by helping redirect tourism cash flow to those who need it most.
The foundation helps fight poverty affecting ...
Call me Mami Hostal
India
India has some of the best homestays out there! It’s what got me hooked onto them in the first place. I met some amazing local families and had some of the best food of my trip!
A beautiful & peaceful oasis away from the busy city of Agra. Coral tree homestay is stunning, set in a beautiful garden full of flowers. The family are lovely, the rooms are amazing & the delicious food is 100% vegetarian & vegan-friendl...
The Coral Tree Homestay, Agra
This stunning 200 year old Haveli (traditional townhouse) is now a unique homestay run by a lovely local family. Not only is the house absolutely beautiful, as are the rooms, but the food is also all fully vegetarian & delicious! Highly recommend...
Jaipur Haveli
Located in the safe neighbourhood of Hauz Khas in Delhi, this lovely family run homestay is not only great value, but it’s also incredibly comfortable and the family who run it are super friendly and helpful. The mum makes the make delicious veggie I...
Prakash Kutir Bed and Breakfast, Delhi
Nepal
Barauli community homestay is located on the outskirts of Chitwan National Park. It's a little different to your usual homestay - guests get their own small house situated within a village compound, and eat their meals in a communal dining hall- so i...
Barauli Community Homestay
Kirtipur community homestay is run by local women & aims to empower them by promoting local entrepreneurship, & providing them with financial independence & literacy through community based tourism. You can either choose to spend a few ni...
Kirtipur Community Homestay
Vietnam
Located just a 10 min walk from Hoan Kiem lake in central Hanoi, this simple, super clean & comfortable homestay is run by a lovely local family that go out of their way to help in any way they can! Super affordable too
Khai homestay, Hanoi
My all time favourite homestay! Words can’t express how incredible this place is. Located off the tourist trail about an hour’s drive from Ha Giang amongst the rice terraces is Bikki’s jungle homestay run by the incredible Bich who lives there with h...
Bikki’s Jungle Homestay
Mexico
This locally run boutique hotel in Merida Mexico is boho-chic & focuses on sustainability. They grow some of their own veg, use solar & thermal energy, recycle & compost, work with local artists & providers, use eco-friendly products,...
Kukā y Naranjo
This stunning guesthouse in the heart of Oaxaca strives to preserve & share traditional Oaxacan culture with their guests. From preserving the traditional Oaxacan design of the house to their house decor, the food they serve, and the local partne...
El Diablo y la Sandia, Oaxaca
Malaysia
The wonderful Campbell house, a family owned boutique hotel in Penang that I adore, set inside a heritage building with traditional Peranakan tiles & rich wood. The service is incredible, they're pretty sustainable, & their homemade breakfast...
Campbell House Penang
The Nest House is known for its eco-friendly design & modern amenities, offering guests a comfortable stay right in the heart of Melaka. The property is beautiful, great value & comfortable & the owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, ...
The Nest House Malacca