Whether for business or for leisure, those travellers looking for flexible accommodation in nearly any major city would do well to consider a furnished apartment over a hotel. The reasons are quite compelling.

Whether it is a case of Rome rentals Paris apartments or Berlin flats, furnished apart hotels are becoming increasingly popular. People love the freedom of their own apartment, whatever the size and there are now many reasonably priced chains of Apart Hotels throughout Europe, as well as some great deals on private rental apartments.

In these times of economic uncertainty, cost is one important factor. Furnished apartments often work out reasonably priced compared to hotel rooms, particularly if there is more than one traveller to share the costs. It also means that you can prepare your own food instead of having to eat out at expensive restaurants and bars.

But most of all it is the sheer flexibility and freedom that an apartment offers. You can get up what time you like without worrying about missing breakfast; grab a cup of tea or a beer whenever you like; and generally relax as if you were in your own home. No worries and no standing on formality.

So whatever city you are heading for on your next trip, consider a furnished apartment, as you may be pleasantly surprised.