The Nightswapping or "exchange of nights" in French is a system of barter of nights between particular which considerably reduces the budget of the holidays (around 66%!). No need to pay for hotel nights, accommodation becomes free thanks to a system of exchange between individuals. Good news when we know that 1 French out of 3 renounces going on vacation due to lack of means.

The Nightswapping, how does it work?

The principle is simple: by welcoming a vacationer at home, you earn a " quota of nights " that you can then use to go on vacation with another individual. Finally the nightswapping is a system of exchange and sharing that owners and tenants can enjoy as well solo, groups of friends or family . On the map of new ways to travel, the nightswapping is located between Airbnb and Coachsurfing.

The different "formulas" of Nightswapping

- Reciprocal exchange : members of Cosmopolitan Home exchange their homes simultaneously for a given period.
- Non-reciprocal exchange : a member of Cosmopolitan Home visits another member while the latter is on vacation elsewhere. A member who lends his or her lodging may take advantage of his or her quota of nights at the member who has come to his or her home, or to another member.
- Exchange in a guest room : a member of Cosmopolitan Home visits another member while the latter is at home. Unlike the exchange of houses, the host can be present during the stay of his host: a good way to reassure people who are still hesitant to entrust their house to a stranger.

What is the difference with Couchsurfing?

The Nightswapping is more comfortable and secure than Couchsurfing, which is especially suitable for young baroudeurs who are not afraid to sleep on a couch corner.
Indeed, the Nightswapping is aimed at an older public (25 years and older) who wants to go on holiday with family or friends, and enjoy a comfortable lodging .

Nightswapping security : each dwelling is assessed according to a standing (from 1 to 7). Travelers do not have a bad suprise in discovering their holiday accommodation.

6000 homes are available and a Nightswapping application is in preparation ...