The world’s leading travel app & trip planner for backpackers on a budget who want to stay in the best hostels, have fun experiences and mix with like-minded travellers. With new friend-making features, it’s even easier to go from solo to social before your plane hits the runway. 



 Make new travel besties with super social features

+ Instantly connect and chat with your fellow hostel travellers as soon as you book

+ Share experiences that are right up your street by joining local chat groups based on your interests

+ View travellers’ profiles from around the world and see where people have adventured to

+ See exactly who will be at your hostel when you are

+ Build your own traveller profile & expand your travel network

+ Share memes or discuss travel dreams: join our online community and find top tips for your next adventure



Find affordable accommodation in unmissable locations

+ Search from over 16,500 hostels in 180 countries 

+ From cheap hostels in Europe to eco hostels in Southeast Asia

+ Book private rooms or shared dorm rooms (mixed or all-female options available)

+ Filter by location, price, room type, facilities and more on our booking app 

+ The best hostels for any budget. Making travel possible for everyone.



Tried, tested and trusted travel app

+ Helping backpackers and solo travellers ‘Meet the World’ for over 20 years

+ Real reviews from over 13 million+ passionate travellers

+ Rated on value, location, atmosphere etc. by previous guests



Find events and experiences

+ Discover hostel events and local plans

+ Find FREE activities, helping you meet like-minded travellers

+ Fun experiences to suit any backpacker or solo traveller. Walking tours, yoga, pub crawls and more

+ Join a Roamies group tour to explore iconic destinations while staying in the world’s best hostels



Packed with plenty of perks

+ FREE cancellation available on all hostel bookings (we know travel plans can change)

+ Translate up to 43 languages using the ‘Hostel Speak’ feature

+ Use your location to easily find the perfect hostel stay near you

+ Browse accommodation photos and view your future room

+ Get access to your booking info 24/7 with or without internet access

+ See where you’ve been on the interactive ‘My Map’ feature

+ Get inspired by our ‘Top Destination’ feature and discover the best hostels in London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bangkok and more for a backpacking adventure or a gap year abroad



Hostels for anyone, anywhere!



Literally, anyone…

+ Whether you’re a veteran backpacker, travelling around the world on a budget

+ A gap year student on your first ever backpacking trip

+ A solo traveller making friends in every corner of the world

+ A group tour sharing crazy adventures together 

+ Looking for cheap vacations, budget holidays or an epic backpacking trip



Almost anywhere…

+ Our easy-to-use travel app offers you the biggest choice of accommodation at the best prices, with exclusive travel deals

+ Find accommodation across 180 countries worldwide

+ Hostels on the beach, in the city, even in the jungle

+ Book accommodation all over the world in an instant

+ Book whenever, from wherever. Whether you’re backpacking in Thailand or exploring Italy, the USA or Spain… Access to the world’s best hostels, 24/7!



“Hostels are the best way to travel and Hostelworld is the best way to find them.” - Elite Daily



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