I'm not looking for one or the other because that is subjective instead what are the good points and bad points of each?
e.g. Overground are easier to see. Underground had less access for mobs to get inside.
Minecraft – Underground vs. Overground bases
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Best Answer
I've only been playing Minecraft for about a month now, but for offline play, I find that it is best to make a "home" that is both above and below ground.
Start out by creating an above ground fortress in a place close to your spawn point. I created a log cabin, which slowly became bigger and bigger. I found that once I had the basic house complete, it was beneficial to spend the night hours digging deeper and deeper into the ground (of course leaving torches everywhere!). Not only does this give you something to do while it's dark out, but it also gives your fortress plenty of places to hide and block off incoming threats.
I assume online if your home is taken over by griefers, you can block off part of it and hide within your underground area.
Remember that all dark areas can spawn enemies, so torches are a must. Collect wood in the day to create sticks and you will get plenty of coal by digging into the ground. Always carry a weapon with you, because you can dig a block out that has an underground DARK cavern with plenty of spiders and zombies in it. In this case be ready to fight, or block it back up quickly before you're killed with arrows!
If you feel it necessary, build a huge "antennae" on the roof of your complex and put torches on it. If you die, or get lost, this should help you get back!
That might be a lot of information that everyone knows already, but I hope I helped.