# Booking.com Scraper API - Hotels, Prices, Ratings & Rooms (`makework36/fast-booking-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Booking.com hotel listings, prices, ratings, reviews, and rooms by destination and dates. Fast Playwright extraction with residential proxy.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/makework36/fast-booking-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [deusex machine](https://apify.com/makework36) (community)
- **Categories:** Travel, E-commerce
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 46 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.50 / 1,000 hotel listings

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Booking.com Hotel Scraper

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Extract hotel and accommodation data from **Booking.com** search results. Get prices, ratings, reviews, room details, taxes, deals, and images for any destination worldwide.

### What data does it extract?

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `name` | Hotel or property name |
| `stars` | Star rating (1-5) |
| `address` | City or neighborhood |
| `distance` | Distance from city center |
| `rating` | Guest rating score (0-10) |
| `ratingLabel` | Rating category (Exceptional, Very Good, etc.) |
| `reviews` | Number of guest reviews |
| `locationScore` | Location-specific rating |
| `price` | Total price as number |
| `priceDisplay` | Formatted price with currency |
| `originalPrice` | Price before discount (when available) |
| `currency` | Currency code |
| `taxes` | Tax and fee breakdown |
| `nightsInfo` | Stay duration and guest count |
| `unitConfig` | Room configuration (bedrooms, bathrooms, size) |
| `roomInfo` | Full room details including bed types and amenities |
| `deal` | Active promotions (Limited-time Deal, etc.) |
| `image` | Property photo URL |
| `url` | Direct link to the hotel on Booking.com |
| `hotelId` | Booking.com property identifier |
| `destination` | Search destination |
| `checkin` | Check-in date used |
| `checkout` | Check-out date used |
| `scrapedAt` | ISO timestamp of extraction |

### 🎯 Use cases

- **Price monitoring** — track hotel rates across destinations daily
- **Market research** — analyze pricing, ratings, and occupancy trends
- **Travel planning** — compare hotels across multiple cities at once
- **Competitor analysis** — monitor competing properties in your area
- **Investment research** — evaluate hospitality markets before investing

### 🚀 How to use

#### Search by destination

```json
{
  "destinations": ["Cancun", "Playa del Carmen"],
  "checkin": "2026-06-01",
  "checkout": "2026-06-05",
  "adults": 2,
  "maxResults": 50,
  "currency": "USD"
}
```

#### Multiple cities comparison

```json
{
  "destinations": ["New York", "Los Angeles", "Miami", "Chicago"],
  "checkin": "2026-07-10",
  "checkout": "2026-07-15",
  "adults": 2,
  "maxResults": 100,
  "currency": "USD"
}
```

### 📥 Input

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `destinations` | array | — | Destinations to search (required) |
| `checkin` | string | — | Check-in date (`YYYY-MM-DD`) |
| `checkout` | string | — | Check-out date (`YYYY-MM-DD`) |
| `adults` | integer | `2` | Number of guests |
| `maxResults` | integer | `25` | Max hotels to extract total |
| `currency` | string | `USD` | Currency for prices |

### 📋 Output example

```json
{
  "name": "The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun",
  "stars": 5,
  "address": "Hotel Zone, Cancún",
  "distance": "14.5 km from downtown",
  "rating": 8.1,
  "ratingLabel": "Very Good",
  "reviews": 3054,
  "locationScore": 9.3,
  "price": 416,
  "priceDisplay": "US$416",
  "originalPrice": null,
  "currency": "US$",
  "taxes": "+US$110 taxes and fees",
  "nightsInfo": "4 nights, 2 adults",
  "unitConfig": "1 bedroom • 1 bathroom • 35 m²",
  "roomInfo": "Double Room with Two Double Beds and Lagoon View — 2 full beds — Breakfast included — Free cancellation",
  "deal": null,
  "image": "https://cf.bstatic.com/xdata/images/hotel/square60/12345.jpg",
  "url": "https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/the-westin-resort-spa-cancun.html",
  "hotelId": "the-westin-resort-spa-cancun",
  "destination": "Cancun",
  "checkin": "2026-06-01",
  "checkout": "2026-06-05",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-04-15T08:00:00.000Z"
}
```

### ⚡ Performance

- **~25 hotels per destination** in a single search
- **~75 seconds** per destination
- Uses Apify residential proxy for reliable access
- Recommended memory: **1024 MB**

### ❓ FAQ

**Does it require a Booking.com account?**
No. It reads publicly available search result pages.

**What destinations are supported?**
Any destination that Booking.com supports — cities, regions, landmarks, airports, or specific addresses.

**How accurate are the prices?**
Prices reflect real-time availability at the moment of scraping, including taxes and fees breakdown.

**Can I search for specific hotel types?**
The scraper returns all property types shown in search results: hotels, apartments, hostels, resorts, villas, and more.

**Why does it use a browser?**
Booking.com requires JavaScript rendering. The scraper uses Playwright with optimizations (blocked images/CSS/ads) to minimize bandwidth and cost.

### ❓ Extended FAQ

#### How much does it cost to scrape Booking.com?

Pay-per-result on Apify. At $1.50/1,000 hotels, scraping 100 listings costs ~$0.15. Apify residential proxy is required (~$0.30 per 1K extra). The Apify Free plan includes $5 credit (~3,000 hotels free to start).

#### Can I scrape Booking.com without getting blocked?

Yes. This actor uses Playwright with residential proxy rotation, blocks images/CSS/ads to reduce fingerprint, and respects rate limits — runs reliably on AWS WAF challenge sites.

#### How fast is this Booking scraper?

\~3-5 seconds per page of 25 hotels. Scraping 1,000 hotels takes ~3 minutes. Slower than HTTP scrapers because Booking.com requires JavaScript, but more reliable.

#### Is Booking.com scraping legal?

Booking.com hotel listings are public data. Scraping them for personal market research, price monitoring, or analytics is generally legal. Always respect Booking's Terms of Service.

#### Does it scrape rooms and detailed pricing breakdowns?

Yes — rooms array with bed types, prices, refundability, taxes, and deals are extracted per hotel.

#### Can I filter by stars, score, or price range?

Apply filters directly on Booking.com before copying the URL — the scraper respects all URL parameters.

### 🔗 Related actors

- [VRBO Scraper](https://apify.com/makework36/vrbo-scraper) — vacation rentals + Expedia hotels
- [Fast Airbnb Price Scraper](https://apify.com/makework36/fast-airbnb-price-scraper) — Airbnb listings + prices
- [Trustpilot Scraper API](https://apify.com/makework36/trustpilot-reviews-scraper) — reviews & business search
- [Idealista Scraper API](https://apify.com/makework36/idealista-scraper) — real estate Spain/Italy/Portugal
- [Flight Price Scraper](https://apify.com/makework36/flight-price-scraper) — compare 7 flight sources

# Actor input Schema

## `destinations` (type: `array`):

List of destinations to search (city names, areas, landmarks).

## `checkin` (type: `string`):

Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

## `checkout` (type: `string`):

Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

## `adults` (type: `integer`):

Number of adult guests.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of hotels to extract in total.

## `currency` (type: `string`):

Currency for prices (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP, MXN).

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "destinations": [
    "Cancun",
    "New York",
    "Barcelona"
  ],
  "checkin": "2026-06-01",
  "checkout": "2026-06-05",
  "adults": 2,
  "maxResults": 25,
  "currency": "USD"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

All scraped items in the default dataset (JSON).

## `csv` (type: `string`):

Default dataset formatted as CSV for spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel).

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "destinations": [
        "Cancun"
    ],
    "checkin": "2026-06-01",
    "checkout": "2026-06-05"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("makework36/fast-booking-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "destinations": ["Cancun"],
    "checkin": "2026-06-01",
    "checkout": "2026-06-05",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("makework36/fast-booking-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "destinations": [
    "Cancun"
  ],
  "checkin": "2026-06-01",
  "checkout": "2026-06-05"
}' |
apify call makework36/fast-booking-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,makework36/fast-booking-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/FkPbh3hxlaOpag6Tg/builds/oiTjdoSo59UTwVcUf/openapi.json