Hotels are expensive and impersonal. Why pay so much for a room you're rarely in? Other accommodations offer better prices, ways to meet locals and other travelers, and more unique properties. You can save money and meet people from around the world at a hostel. Couchsurfing is free and connects you with an outgoing local host. Vacation rentals offer anything from a cheap room in someone's flat to an affordable mansion stay by splitting the cost with your friends. This infographic explores our favorite budget alternatives to hotels so you can find the perfect place to stay on your next trip. Thanks to our friends at Couchsurfing and Tripping for helping us put this together.