{"id":58718,"date":"2025-02-03T18:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=58718"},"modified":"2025-02-03T18:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:18:03","slug":"the-guardian-recommends-ecobnb-best-alternative-booking-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/the-guardian-recommends-ecobnb-best-alternative-booking-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guardian Recommends Ecobnb as One of the Best Alternative Booking Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The prestigious British newspaper <em>The Guardian<\/em>, one of the most widely read online magazines in Europe, has once again featured Ecobnb. In a recent article on <strong>alternative booking platforms<\/strong> to major OTA giants like Booking.com and Airbnb, <em>The Guardian<\/em> included <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecobnb<\/a><\/strong> among the top recommended solutions for travelers seeking sustainable stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ecobnb on The Guardian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1831\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"ecobnb homepage\" class=\"wp-image-47627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1.jpg 1831w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1-536x229.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1-768x328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Task-44-Immagine-1-1-344x147.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1831px) 100vw, 1831px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The article highlights how Ecobnb connects travelers with over <strong>3,000 eco-friendly accommodations<\/strong> in more than 55 countries worldwide. Each property is selected based on <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/eco-requirements-accommodation-green-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10 sustainability criteria<\/strong><\/a>, verified and reviewed directly by the community\u2019s travelers. This ensures an authentic and environmentally friendly experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/IMG_1176-870x490.jpeg\" alt=\"Valtidone Verde: A Model of Sustainable Hospitality\" class=\"wp-image-58723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/IMG_1176-870x490.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/IMG_1176-570x320.jpeg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Valtidone Verde <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the accommodations recommended by <em>The Guardian<\/em>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-pavia\/agriturismo\/bio-olistico-valtidone-verde\/81gCk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valtidone Verde<\/a><\/strong> stands out. This holistic eco-farm, located an hour and a half from Milan, is nestled in the rolling hills of Val Tidone. It features a panoramic pool and offers a <strong>nature-immersed experience<\/strong>. From the use of renewable energy to farm-to-table cuisine, Valtidone Verde distinguishes itself through its green practices, earning it the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/italy-ecobnb-awards-winners-best-eco-stays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecobnb Award<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Best Sustainable Alternatives to Airbnb and Booking.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Airbnb and <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/booking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> dominate the online booking market, more sustainable alternatives are emerging. Alongside Ecobnb, <em>The Guardian<\/em> also mentions other platforms promoting responsible tourism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Fairbnb<\/strong>: A cooperative platform founded in Venice that offers short-term rentals with a clear mission: to return part of the generated value to the local community.<\/li><li><strong>Socialbnb<\/strong>: A platform that allows travelers to book stays with positive social and environmental impacts, funding local projects.<\/li><li><strong>Kindred<\/strong>: A service dedicated to home exchanges among selected users, fostering a more sustainable and accessible way to travel.<\/li><li><strong>Coolstays<\/strong>: A platform featuring unique accommodations, such as barns converted into B&amp;Bs, repurposed railway carriages, and off-grid chalets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/Sagna-Rotonda-chalet-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Chalet surrounded by nature\" class=\"wp-image-33310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/Sagna-Rotonda-chalet-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/Sagna-Rotonda-chalet-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-cuneo\/residence-o-appartamento\/borgata-sagna-rotonda\/GlNDT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chalet surrounded by nature, in Valle Maira<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>A New Way to Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holly Tuppen<\/strong>, author of the article on <em>The Guardian<\/em>, emphasizes that choosing Ecobnb and other alternative booking platforms not only helps <strong>reduce environmental impact<\/strong> but also allows travelers to enjoy <strong>authentic<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/nature-experiences-gift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unforgettable experiences<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2025\/jan\/15\/a-break-from-the-accommodation-mega-sites-the-best-alternative-booking-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read the full article on The Guardian<\/strong><\/a> and discover how to make your next trip greener!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The prestigious British newspaper The Guardian, one of the most widely read online magazines in Europe, has once again featured Ecobnb. 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