StayAreasAbout StayAreas
The neighbourhood you stay in shapes a trip more than the hotel does. StayAreas compares the main areas of each city we cover, so you can pick the right one first and only then look at hotels.
How it works
- Choose your city.
- Compare its neighbourhoods on price, food, nightlife, transport, quiet and more.
- Read the guide to the area that fits, including who it doesn't suit, then pick a hotel there.
How we rate areas
Every area gets an editorial rating from 1 to 5 in each category. Ratings are relative: a 5 for transport in Rome means among the best-connected parts of Rome, not the same as a 5 in Tokyo. We base them on maps, transit timetables and published information about each area, and review them when prices are updated.
- Sights
- How many major landmarks and museums you can walk to.
- Food
- Restaurant density, variety and quality, from cheap eats to destination restaurants.
- Nightlife
- Bars, clubs, live music and how busy the streets are in the evening.
- Transport
- Access to metro, rail and airport links, and how quickly you can reach the rest of the city.
- Quiet
- Relative evening noise and how residential the streets feel. A high score means calmer nights.
- Families
- Parks, space, kid-friendly sights, calm streets and general convenience.
- Value
- Typical hotel cost relative to the location and what you get for the money.
About our prices
Prices on StayAreas are typical nightly rates for a double room in each area, at budget, mid-range and luxury level, outside major events and peak holidays. They are estimates to help you compare areas, not live quotes. Each city shows when its prices were last reviewed. For your dates, always check live availability.
Editorial standards
- Every area guide says who the area doesn't suit, not only who it does.
- We don't publish reviews, visitor numbers or ratings we can't stand behind.
- Hotels can't pay to be included, and commissions never change our ratings.
Affiliate disclosure
StayAreas is free to use. When you click “Check availability” or “See all hotels” and book, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These links go through Stay22, an affiliate partner that sends you to a booking site such as Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com or Agoda. This is how we fund the site. It never influences which areas we recommend or how we rate them.
Who runs StayAreas
StayAreas is operated by HNR TECHNOLOGIES LTD, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 17492183. Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.