Have you ever booked what looked like the perfect place to stay, only to discover there wasn’t a single vegan breakfast option?
Or spent hours deciding between a hotel in the city centre and an Airbnb with a kitchen?
Choosing the right vegan travel accommodation can make a huge difference to your trip. The best option depends on your destination, budget, travel style, and how important food is during your travels.
In this episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, Brighde chats with travel blogger Anna from My Travel Scrapbook about the different types of accommodation available to vegan travellers. Together they compare hotels, Airbnbs, hostels, house and pet sitting, bed and breakfasts, all-inclusive resorts, and even fully vegan hotels to help you choose the best place to stay on your next adventure.
Updated 2026: This episode was recorded in 2020, when Anna was running the vegan travel blog My Travel Scrapbook. Some of the original links connected to Anna are no longer active, so we’ve removed them. The advice in this episode is still useful for choosing vegan travel accommodation today.
Meet Anna from My Travel Scrapbook
Anna is the creator of My Travel Scrapbook, a UK-based travel blog that focuses on vegan travel, hiking, travel gear, and destination guides.
As an experienced traveller, Anna enjoys helping people discover practical ways to make vegan travel easier. Her honest accommodation reviews and travel tips have helped many travellers feel more confident when planning their trips.
Why Choosing the Right Accommodation Matters
Accommodation is about much more than having a comfortable bed.
For vegan travellers, where you stay can affect:
- How easy it is to find vegan food
- Whether you have access to cooking facilities
- How much money you spend eating out
- Your overall travel experience
Sometimes paying a little more for a better location can save both time and money by putting great vegan restaurants within walking distance.
Hotels or Self-Catering?
One of the biggest decisions is whether to stay somewhere with cooking facilities.
Hotels
Hotels are convenient and often include breakfast, but vegan options can vary widely depending on the destination.
Before booking, it’s worth checking reviews or contacting the hotel to ask about vegan breakfast choices.
Self-Catering Accommodation
Airbnbs, apartments, and holiday rentals give you access to a kitchen, making it much easier to prepare simple meals using local ingredients.
This option works especially well if you’re staying for several days or travelling in destinations where vegan restaurants are limited.
Are Airbnbs Still a Good Choice?
Airbnbs can offer excellent value and flexibility, especially for longer trips.
However, Anna also discusses some of the challenges that have become increasingly common, including the impact of short-term rentals on local communities in certain cities.
If you choose an Airbnb, consider staying with hosts who live locally or selecting accommodation that has a positive impact on the neighbourhood.
Hostels for Vegan Travellers
Hostels are a fantastic choice for budget-conscious travellers.
Many offer shared kitchens, making it easy to prepare your own meals while meeting people from around the world.
Private hostel rooms are also becoming increasingly popular for travellers who want more privacy without paying hotel prices.
House and Pet Sitting
House and pet sitting can be an excellent way to experience a destination while saving money on accommodation.
In exchange for caring for someone’s home or pets, you may enjoy comfortable accommodation in residential neighbourhoods and experience everyday local life.
This option works particularly well for flexible travellers who enjoy slower travel.
Bed and Breakfasts
A bed and breakfast can provide a much more personal experience than a large hotel.
Many hosts are happy to prepare vegan breakfasts if they know in advance, so it’s always worth contacting them before your stay.
Can Vegans Enjoy All-Inclusive Resorts?
Many people assume all-inclusive resorts are difficult for vegans, but that isn’t always the case.
With a little research beforehand, many resorts can provide excellent vegan meals or are happy to accommodate dietary requests.
Reading recent reviews and contacting the resort before booking can help avoid surprises.
Staying at a Fully Vegan Hotel
One of the easiest ways to enjoy a stress-free holiday is by staying at a fully vegan hotel or guesthouse.
These properties remove the guesswork from meal times and often attract like-minded travellers.
One example discussed in this episode is Agrivilla I Pini, a luxury vegan hotel in Tuscany that combines beautiful accommodation with exceptional plant-based cuisine.
As more vegan accommodation opens around the world, travellers have more choices than ever before.
Final Thoughts
There is no single “best” type of vegan travel accommodation.
The right choice depends on your destination, travel style, budget, and what matters most to you.
Whether you choose a hotel, hostel, Airbnb, house sit, or fully vegan hotel, spending a little time researching before you book can make your entire trip more enjoyable.
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Learn more about what we talk about
- Vegan vineyard
- Traveling with Airbnb responsibly
- Veggie Vagabonds
- Agrivilla I Pini – Luxury vegan hotel in Italy
- Ethical All inclusive resort travel
- BBC report on over tourism
Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode
- # 15 | Brighde’s Crazy Travel: Impact of COVID19
- #5 | Pet sitting to travel the world | The Alternative Travelers
Connect with My Travel Scrapbook
- Anna was the creator of My Travel Scrapbook at the time this episode was recorded. Her original website and social links no longer appear to be active.
