If it’s the little things that count, then arriving at your home away from home after a long day’s work and settling down on the couch is one of them.

Sure, the couch may not be quite your taste. But as you bend forward, unlace your work shoes and wriggle your foot free, you have to admit. It’s comfortable.

If you need to travel for work, there’s something to be said about choosing to stay in a furnished apartment. 

In case you’re still unsure, we’ll touch on 5 reasons why opting for a furnished apartment beats the alternative, which includes hotels.

• Less Sterile

Hotels do their best to ensure their guests feel comfortable. Yet, they still feel somewhat sterile.

It’s harder to relax and unwind in a hotel room. You hear voices as people pass your door, kids run amuck, and housekeeping knocks at inopportune times.

If you work a graveyard shift, sleeping during the day is a challenge. 

It’s hard to make a hotel room feel like home when they are not at all homey.

On the other hand, a furnished apartment lends itself better to privacy. It feels more like a home. It’s much easier to relax and rest.

• Convenient

One of the biggest benefits of a furnished apartment is the convenience. You don’t have to lug a bunch of things with you because chances are, the apartment has it. From kitchen supplies to towels. You get to pack your clothes and toiletries, and arrive knowing that everything else is already there.

If you’re working at a specific location for a while, the convenience factor increases. 

Cook meals instead of going out, and save money in the process. You can fill the fridge with foods you like, and create the same dishes and packed lunches you would at home.

Some apartments have a washer and dryer as well, which is always a bonus.

Furnished apartments can be found almost anywhere. They’re in big cities, up and coming areas, and remote places too. Which is perfect if you’re part of a disaster relief team, or a crew coming to a rural area to do some work. 

• Regular Life

Maintaining routines and other things that are important to you is much easier to do in a furnished apartment.

If health is important, you can fill the fridge with all the fresh ingredients to make your favorite meals. Some places even stock the basics: olive oil, salt pepper; all the essentials. 

You can pan sear a wedge of salmon you got from the local fishmonger and enjoy it with a side of cilantro lime rice.

You don’t have to ask the concierge for a bottle opener, there’s one in the drawer of your furnished apartment. You can open the chilled crisp white wine, and enjoy it with your delicious meal. 

Many have balconies. The perfect place to sit, relax, unwind, and enjoy some fresh air after a long day.

Some short-term rentals are even pet friendly.

• Can Host Get-Togethers

Having a few people over for a meal or to watch the game is a lot easier when you’re in an apartment.

If hosting small get-togethers is an important part of your life back home, temporarily living in a furnished apartment gives you the opportunity to invite new friends and coworkers over. 

It’s way less awkward than trying to do that from a hotel room, and they’ll feel more comfortable too. 

It’s really convenient if your family or friends come for a visit. 

• You Can Make It Your Own

Do you prefer a minimalist esthetic, and are having a hard time with some of the décor?

Here’s a little tip: Use your phone to take a picture of how the apartment is set up, and then take down what you don’t like and move it to a closet. Of course, you want to be especially careful not to damage anything.

You can also move furniture, as long as you’re not adding holes to the walls or blemishing your temporary home in any way.

Sometimes, adjusting just a tad can make the place feel more like home.

Conclusion:

If you’re part of the nomadic workforce, or staying at a specific location because of work for any length of time, a furnished apartment is about as close to home as you can get.

Even when you’re far away from home.