Average Hotel Prices Around the World in 2026
What hotels actually cost in 50+ cities, from $15 hostels in Southeast Asia to $500 suites in Manhattan
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Hotel prices vary wildly by city, season, and what you consider acceptable. A decent room in Bangkok costs $25. The same quality in Manhattan costs $250. This guide breaks down average nightly rates for 50+ cities across three tiers: budget (clean and functional), mid-range (comfortable with amenities), and luxury (the kind with robes and minibars). All prices are for 2026 and reflect typical non-peak rates.
Southeast Asia: The Cheapest Hotels on Earth
Southeast Asia has the lowest hotel prices for quality accommodation anywhere. Bangkok averages $25 for a clean mid-range hotel in Sukhumvit or Silom. Bali villas with private pools start at $30 in Ubud. Ho Chi Minh City has boutique hotels for $20. Chiang Mai guesthouses run $15. Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) has $12 rooms with pools.
The quality at these prices is genuinely good. Thai hotels at $25-40 per night typically include breakfast, fast WiFi, air conditioning, and a swimming pool. Bali villas at $30-50 come with daily housekeeping and often a private garden. The gap between budget and luxury in Southeast Asia is smaller than anywhere else.
Europe: City by City
European hotel prices split into three tiers. Cheapest: Lisbon ($70), Prague ($60), Budapest ($55), Warsaw ($50), Athens ($65). Mid-range cities: Barcelona ($120), Rome ($110), Amsterdam ($140), Berlin ($100). Most expensive: London ($180), Paris ($170), Zurich ($220), Copenhagen ($190), Stockholm ($180).
These are mid-range averages for a double room in a central location. Budget options (hostels, Airbnb) cut prices 40-60%. Luxury hotels add 100-200% on top. Summer (June-August) adds 20-40% across the board. Shoulder season (April-May, September-October) is the sweet spot for price and weather.
United States: Major Cities
New York City leads US hotel prices at $250 per night for a mid-range Manhattan hotel. San Francisco averages $200. Miami and Los Angeles sit at $170. Chicago and Washington DC average $160. Nashville, Austin, and Denver run $140. Smaller cities like Memphis, Albuquerque, and Tucson average $90-110.
US hotel prices swing heavily by day of week. Business cities (NYC, Chicago, DC) are cheapest on weekends. Leisure cities (Las Vegas, Orlando, Nashville) are cheapest mid-week. Booking direct with the hotel chain sometimes beats OTA prices by 5-10% and earns loyalty points.
Middle East and Africa
Dubai averages $120 for a mid-range hotel but ranges from $60 at a Marina apartment to $500 at a Palm Jumeirah resort. Abu Dhabi is 20% cheaper. Istanbul averages $60 for excellent quality. Cairo runs $40 for a Nile-view hotel. Marrakech riads cost $50-80 with breakfast and a rooftop. Cape Town averages $80 in summer, $50 in winter. Nairobi averages $60.
Caribbean and Mexico
Caribbean hotels are expensive relative to quality. Aruba averages $200 per night. Jamaica runs $150. Dominican Republic is the budget option at $80 for an all-inclusive. Puerto Rico averages $130 in Condado. Mexico offers the best value: Cancun all-inclusives from $120, Mexico City boutique hotels from $60, Oaxaca from $45, and San Miguel de Allende from $80.
How to Find the Best Hotel Deals
Book 3-6 weeks ahead for the best prices on most destinations. Last-minute deals exist but are unpredictable. Travel in shoulder season for 20-40% savings. Compare prices across multiple booking sites because rates vary by 10-20% for the same room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered clearly and concisely
The global average for a mid-range hotel room is about $110 per night. But this varies dramatically: $25 in Bangkok, $70 in Lisbon, $120 in Barcelona, $180 in London, and $250 in New York. Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe offer the best value.
Southeast Asia has the cheapest quality hotels. Bangkok ($25), Bali ($30), Ho Chi Minh City ($20), Chiang Mai ($15), and Siem Reap ($12) all offer clean, comfortable rooms with amenities like pools and breakfast at these prices.
Budget: $30-60 per night (hostels, guesthouses, budget hotels). Mid-range: $80-150 per night (comfortable hotels with amenities). Luxury: $200-500+ per night (full-service hotels with premium amenities). These ranges apply to most cities outside extreme markets like NYC or Zurich.
January (after New Year) and November (before Thanksgiving) are the cheapest months for most destinations. Shoulder season (April-May, September-October) offers the best balance of price and weather. Weekdays are cheaper in leisure cities, weekends cheaper in business cities.
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