Unpaqd Blogs

How to List Your Homestay in India and Earn More: The 2026 Guide

TL;DR Summary India has over 1.1 lakh homestays. Fewer than 60% are listed online. Of those that are, most pay 15–21% commission to Airbnb, MakeMyTrip, ...

Unpaqd vs Airbnb India: Why Zero Commission Changes Everything

TL;DR Summary Airbnb charges Indian hosts 15–18% commission per booking. On Unpaqd, hosts pay zero commission — keeping 100% of every rupee earned. For ...

Unpaqd vs MakeMyTrip: Which Is Better for Homestays in India?

TL;DR Summary MakeMyTrip and Goibibo charge hosts up to 21% commission and are built primarily for hotels — not homestays. Unpaqd charges zero commission, lists ...

Unpaqd vs Booking.com: The Honest Comparison for Indian Homestay Guests

TL;DR Summary Booking.com is a powerful global OTA with strong hotel coverage — but it charges hosts 15% commission, its homestay inventory in India is ...

Best Homestay Booking Apps in India 2026: An Honest Comparison

TL;DR Summary Most homestay booking apps in India are global hotel OTAs with a 'homestay' filter bolted on. They charge 15–21% commission, mix genuine homestays ...

Airbnb Host Commission in India: How Much Does Airbnb Charge Hosts in 2026?

TL;DR Summary Airbnb charges Indian hosts 15–18% commission on every booking — often totalling ₹1–3 lakh or more per year for an active host. This ...

What Is BidYourStay? How Unpaqd’s Price Bidding Works

TL;DR Summary BidYourStay is Unpaqd's price negotiation feature. Instead of accepting a fixed listed price, guests submit a bid at a price they think is ...

Homestay Earnings in India: Real Numbers by Destination

TL;DR Summary A well-run Indian homestay in a high-demand destination can gross ₹6–20 lakh per year. Net margins after commissions, operating costs, and taxes typically ...

Homestay Registration in India: The Complete State-by-State Guide

TL;DR Summary India requires homestays to register with the state tourism department before accepting paying guests. Requirements differ significantly by state — some offer subsidies ...

Homestay Pricing Strategy: How to Price Your Property

TL;DR Summary Most Indian homestay hosts set one rate and leave it there year-round. This is the single biggest pricing mistake in the industry. Dynamic ...

Homestay Photography Tips: Take Better Listing Photos & Get More Bookings

TL;DR Summary Your listing photographs are the single most impactful element of your homestay profile — more than your description, your amenity list, or your ...

How to Get Your First 5 Homestay Reviews Fast & Start Getting More Bookings

TL;DR Summary Your first 5 reviews are disproportionately important. They determine whether guests trust your listing enough to book, and they set the trajectory of ...