# Niche Lodging Sites Poshpacker is a Hotel Finder for Affordable and Creative Places to Stay By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-finder References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/12/looking-for-a-niche-cheap-hotel-try-the-poshpacker/) & [theposhpacker](http://www.theposhpacker.com) If you're doing some [trip planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time2pack) and are looking for lodging on a budget, but aren't quite prepared for the full-on backpacking experience, Poshpacker's hotel finder service is just the ticket. The [hotel booking site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otlaat) helps you find relatively inexpensive and unique hotels that uses user-taken [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedia-travel-shops) pictures to appeal to customers. This is ideal for those seeking an authentic and posh traveling experience. Specializing in a price point of $15 to less than $100 USD per person a night, Poshpacker is intended for "the next generation of travelers." The aspirational yet affordable hotels featured are contemporary options that will appeal to the millennial age group. The hotel finder uses a curation of hotels and hostels spanning five continents you can book a room in. The free concierge service aims to get back to people within 24 hours too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Niche Lodging:** There is an opportunity to create more affordable and unique lodging options that appeal to a younger, budget-conscious demographic. - **Instagram-inspired Travel:** Businesses can use visually appealing social media content to entice customers and showcase their unique accommodations. - **Curated Hotel Finders:** Creating a website or app that offers a curated selection of affordable and unique lodging options can help travelers who are overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of options available. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels, hostels, and other types of lodging can incorporate unique amenities and experiences that appeal to younger travelers on a budget. - **Travel:** Travel agencies or websites that specialize in catering to budget-conscious travelers can tap into the growing demand for unique and affordable lodging options. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can partner with lodging sites to showcase visually appealing content and promote unique options through targeted advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Amenity-Based Hotel Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotelswith.md) - [Connective Economic Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapper.md) - [AI Travel Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpackk.md) - [Travel Rewards Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostel-hop.md) - [Efficient Budget-Friendly Lodging Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations.md) - [Budget Vacation Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacayhub.md) - [Instant Accommodation Bookings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-travel-agent.md) - [Travel Package Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holicay.md) - [Digital Travel Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packd.md)