About Booking.com

Booking.com is one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, headquartered in Amsterdam and part of Booking Holdings. It lists hotels, apartments, holiday homes, hostels and other places to stay in destinations around the world, along with flights, rental cars, airport taxis and attractions.

Each property sets its own prices and cancellation rules, so two rooms in the same hotel can have very different terms.

How to save at Booking.com

• Create a free account to unlock Genius. Genius Level 1 gives 10% off selected stays and rental cars as soon as you sign up with your email address.
• Book more to level up. Genius Level 2 and Level 3 unlock bigger discounts of up to 20% at selected properties, plus perks such as free breakfasts and room upgrades.
• Sign in before you search. Genius prices only show when you are logged in; look for the blue Genius label.
• Filter for free cancellation. A flexible rate lets you rebook if you find a better price later.
• Look out for seasonal deals. Booking.com runs deal campaigns, such as Getaway Deals, during the year. Check the deals page for what is running now.
• Be flexible with dates. Shifting your stay by a day or two, or avoiding peak weekends, can lower the nightly price.

Compare your options with Expedia and Agoda, or browse all travel deals.

Booking.com shipping and returns

There is nothing to ship: confirmations are sent by email and appear in your account. Instead of returns, what matters is each booking’s cancellation policy, which is set by the property and shown before you pay. Some rates offer free cancellation until a certain date, while non-refundable rates are usually cheaper but can’t be changed. Always read the conditions on your booking and Booking.com’s current help pages.