The Ebay of space, Airbnb offers travel accommodations to suit every taste and budget. And you’ll make friends too.

STAY HERE | Whether it’s on a futon in a friend’s living room or on a king-size bed in a luxury villa, what you need when you travel is a place to lay your head at the end of the day. Finding one to suit myriad travel tastes and budgets has become easier with the online service Airbnb.com.

The website was started in 2008 as Airbed and Breakfast by three San Francisco guys who rented out inflatable beds during a hotel room shortage. Now Airbnb connects travellers with people who have space to rent in over 4,300 cities worldwide. You can search by city or country, plus by price, room type and date, and read reviews by previous guests. You then contact a host through the website and book online using a credit card or PayPal account. Read more