As Australian travellers increasingly build trips around standout accommodation experiences rather than simply somewhere to sleep, Skyscanner has today renamed its Hotels platform to Stays.
With over five million properties, the global travel app is now travellers’ single source for Stays – from hostels to five-star hotels, campsites to capsule accommodation and farm stays to floating stays.
The move comes as traveller behaviour continues to evolve. Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report found over half of Gen Z and Millennials (54% and 55% respectively) have chosen a destination specifically because of the place they wanted to stay.
In a survey of 2,000 Aussie travellers, Gen Z also ranked ‘accommodation that offer experiences, not just a bed’ no.1 on their stays wish list versus Boomers who are looking for simplicity and convenience.
So, whether it’s unique stays, travelling in groups or seeking more authentic experiences, Skyscanner’s newly rebranded Stays platform has evolved to offer much more than just the traditional travel options, providing a flexible and diverse range tailored for every traveller’s preference.
“Travellers are putting much more thought into where they stay, not just where they go,” says Brian Plaum, Global Stays Expert. “At the same time, many people are looking to make their budget go further this summer and our Stays platform is here to help with comparing different accommodation options side by side, exploring cheaper neighbourhoods and booking with more flexibility.”
To help travellers get away this summer, Plaum shares Skyscanner’s top hacks for a summer stay:
- Compare home rentals and hotels side by side
The cheapest option will change from city to city so to get the very best price, compare all the options side by side. - The neighbourhood swap
Jump into Skyscanner’s map view and instantly compare average prices across nearby areas – a quick way to uncover cheaper prices without compromising on location (currently available on desktop with app launching soon). - Hostels are the new budget travel glow up
No longer exclusively for backpackers – the new gen of hostels offer aesthetic interiors, high quality local cuisine and most importantly fun. Cut summer spend and ditch the soulless budget hotel option. - Book with peace of mind
Use Skyscanner’s Free Cancellation filter to only show stays with flexible booking policies – giving travellers the flex if summer plans change. - Be the ultimate travel geek with price insights
Search for stays and travellers can see whether today’s the day for getting a great deal based on Skyscanner’s wealth of data.
