Hotels don't cost much more when you account for all the various fees and unreliable service or unexpected state of the property.
drstewart
Try finding a hotel ~$1000/month in major European cities
dazc
Would you book an airbnb for a month without staying in it for a short stay first?
drstewart
I've done it many times, never really had an issue. You learn quickly how to identify ones that will work for you from the description, photos, and reviews.