METV - Proof of accomodation

Following the advice of a member of this group, I'll apply for METV visa.

My question is related to the accomodation, how do you manage booking a place for a month, at distance and without even being able to visit and know if it suits you? I'm used to stay 2-3 nights to make sure the place is adequate before booking for long term. Morover, a tourist isn't supposed to travel and explore the country?

I'm thinking about booking a random cheap hostel for a month on booking.com that allows cancelation, the time I get the visa. Once there, planning to visit different apartments and choose the right place or just travel around.

Have anyone done that? Would this work?

Thanks for your input ! 🫶