Beyond its livability, it's more cost-effective to book a hotel with breakfast ($90 on average) than reserve an Airbnb-style room and buy breakfast ($160.85 on average) in this European city.

After 4 p.m., hotels know the odds of selling a room are pretty slim, so you’re more likely to get an even lower rate. On average, the same-day rate of a hotel room is 10% cheaper than booking ...