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Staying with locals in Otago gives you an authentic experience that hotels simply can't offer. Sofahop hosts across 58 cities in Otago open their spare rooms and sofas to travelers — in return, guests are expected to host when they're back home.
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Sign up — it's freeMost hosts in Otago welcome guests for 1–5 nights. Longer stays are sometimes possible — discuss expectations with your host upfront.
Yes — arrange stays with different hosts in different cities as you travel through Otago. Plan each stop separately.
Try nearby cities. Sofahop covers 58 cities across Otago, so there's often an alternative a short distance away.
At least 1–2 weeks in advance for popular cities in Otago. For less-traveled areas, a few days is usually fine.