The greatest travel software and trip planner in the world for budget-conscious backpackers who wish to sleep in the top hostels, have exciting experiences and connect with other like-minded travelers. Before your plane takes off, it will be even simpler to become social thanks to new friend-making tools.
With powerful social features, find new trip companions.
- Immediately after making a reservation, connect and communicate with other hostel guests.
- Participate in local chat groups in your area depending on your interests to share stories that are exactly up your alley.
- Look through profiles of travelers from all over the world to learn about their travel experiences.
- Check in advance to see who will be staying at your hostel.
- Create your own traveler profile and broaden your network of travel contacts
- Discuss your travel plans with other members of our online community, share memes, and get advice for your upcoming trip.
Find inexpensive lodging in must-see areas.
- Browse more than 16,500 hostels in 180 different countries.
- Plus, there are budget hostels in Europe and green hostels in Southeast Asia.
- Reserve either private or shared accommodations (all-female or mixed options available)
- On our booking app, you may filter by location, cost, room type, amenities, and more.
- The top hostels for every price range. making travel accessible to all.
Dependable and tried-and-true travel app
- For more than 20 years, we’ve been ‘Meeting the World’ with backpackers and single travelers.
- Honest opinions from more than 13 million enthusiastic travelers
- Previous visitors’ evaluations of value, location, atmosphere, etc.
Discover occasions and encounters
- Find local events and hostel schedules
- Discover FREE events that help you connect with other travelers.
- Fun activities for lone or backpacking travelers. Yoga, walking tours, bar crawls, and more
- Travel with a group to iconic locations while sleeping in the top hostels in the world by joining a Roamies trip.
Filled with many benefits
- In case there’s a change with your travel plans, all hostel reservations are eligible for FREE cancellation
- Locate the best hostel accommodations nearby by using your location.
- View your potential room by looking through hotel images.
- Access your reservation information around-the-clock, online or offline.
- Check out the interactive “My Map” feature to see where you’ve gone.
- Find the best hostels for a backpacking trip or a gap year abroad by being motivated by our “Top Destination” feature and exploring cities like London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bangkok, and more.
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