Originally Posted by ffhound

Hi all

Over the years I have learned that the best hack for accruing points for flights is to apply for credit cards and accrue the sign on bonuses.

However last year I flew around the world and I found that my major expense was not the flight but in fact the accommodation.

So my question is - what is the best hack that people have found to get good quality accommodation (at least 3 stars if not 4) for unbelievably low prices eg $50 a night or less.

Now I am aware of the various booking sites and also the hack to buy points with IHG and use pointsbreaks redemptions.

But are there other ways eg buying miles on a particular airline program then trading then for hotel points in another program then redeeming them?

Please post your best accommodation hack here.

cheers Peter