HouseTrip self-catering apartment listings (in Vienna)

Over the last few years, we have found self-catering apartments to suit our travelling accommodation needs much better than hotels - they're cheaper, more flexible and usually much more private. However, we had not tried locating such apartments in an overseas country.

Needing to find somewhere inexpensive to stay in Vienna, we came across HouseTrip's listings on the Web - beautifully laid out, simple, clear and covering a wide range of styles, prices and locations. Our enquiry was answered promptly and in a manner that gave us confidence that we could book surely, securely and safely on line - and that the suggested availability was indeed the case. This was supported by prompt responses from the property owner, so we've felt we were in good hands.

We liked the way HouseTrip offered support as the date for our stay approached, and our admiration for the HouseTrip system was well justified when we arrived - the place was exactly as expected and the check-in process flawless (although it does help if your mobile phone can connect to the local network!) Most importantly, the payment system worked flawlessly and securely, with HouseTrip providing a robust receipt and payment advice.

Wherever HouseTrip have listings in places we want to visit, their website will be our first port of call for accommodation bookings from now on.