Hi all,
This post is to request a help.
I am a developer turned entrepreneur based in Kerala, India. I was lucky to get invited for Google I/O annual developer conference in San Francisco later this year in June for contributions to community activities as a part of Google Developer Group Cochin.
Unfortunately I don’t have any contacts there and a quick search for hotels shows its very costly to stay there. Hence checking here to see if there are any kind rodinhooders who can help me with stay for a couple of days in SF.
Thanks in advance.
Sanjay Nediyara
asha chaudhry
hey sanjay,
pls comment and share your link on these two threads – https://www.therodinhoods.com/forum/topics/are-you-a-bar-bay-area-rodinhooders-put-your-hands-up
https://www.therodinhoods.com/events/the-rodinhoods-bay-area-meeting-san-francisco
also check this out!
https://www.therodinhoods.com/forum/topics/the-awesomeness-therodinhoods-is-everywhere-1
i will ping prashant and share your link with him – he was at draper univ recently – use the search engine – you’ll find more links of good folks who may be able to help/suggest viable options!
all the best!
Prashant Kumar Sharma
Hi Asha,
Thank you for pinging me and making me aware of this post. I have been keeping a little occupied these days so haven’t been able to check trhs that regularly.
Sanjay,
Congratulations on your selection, Google I/O conference is such an amazing place to be at. Can you please connect me with on Facebook so that I can help you with accomodation in SF?
https://www.facebook.com/jps.prashant
Sanjay Nediyara
Thank you so much for the prompt response Prashant. Added you on facebook.
Sanjay Nediyara
Thank you! added in the other threads too
Rishi
Sanjay — I’m guessing you’ll find some Rodinhooder who might be able to host you for couple of days. However, if that doesn’t work out, instead of looking for hotels, try the following:
1. Airbnb: find cheap hostels/people that share their apartments on a nightly basis – will cost you around $30-$50 per night in the city.
2. Couchsurfing.org: Couchsurfing is free if you find a host, but you’re expected (no body will force you though) to buy/give a gift/something as a token of appreciation. In order to become a member on the network there’s an annual membership fee which is very nominal.
Couple of suggestions:
#1. Google I/O is in Mosocone Center (I guess) which is right in the city and well connected by BART/Caltrain/Muni etc., but even if you find accommodation for free/cheap somewhere far from city, I’d recommend you go for a hostel or shared acco. in the city. The reason, if your accommodation is not near a BART/Caltrain station you will eventually spend at least $10 (or more if you need a taxi) in commute + lot of time which I’m not sure is worth if you’re going for couple of days. I’d rather use that time to explore city. #2. Try to spend couple more days (a weekend) and see SF. It’s worth spending that extra few bucks.
P.S. I no longer live there, otherwise I’d have offered my place.
Sanjay Nediyara
Thank you so much Rishi. I will keep all those in mind
checking out couchsurfing already and since this is my first trip, all these suggestions are really helpful, Thank again! btw let me know of any must visit places in SF
Rishi
Ping me once you know how many days you’re planning to stay, and I can suggest accordingly. My email: rishikesh.g@gmail.com
Alok Rodinhood Kejriwal
Good luck
Sanjay Nediyara
Thank you sir. Does commenting make this appear higher in newsfeed like facebook?