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Hostel World

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Meet your people.

hostelworld.com Google Play App StoreTravel & Transportation / Travel Booking & Deals

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
7M
Down13.5%MoMSep 2026
Public revenue
Undisclosed
No public revenue evidence yet
Entry price
Free
No monthly subscription pricing
Creators
Hostelworld.com Limited
No social account linked+1 more creators
Launched
16y ago
2010-01-18 · Est.

Traffic

Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026
Events6 changes

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
X accounts@hostelworld
  • Hostel World launched on Product HuntLaunch

    Home to the world's greatest Hostels

    Jun 4, 2016 · 10y agoSource

  • Launched on Google PlayLaunch

    The world’s leading travel app & trip planner for backpackers on a budget.

    May 23, 2011 · 15y agoLaunch page

  • Launched on App StoreLaunch

    Book hostels worldwide and meet fellow travellers with the world’s leading travel app for backpackers and solo travellers. Find cheap hostels, join city chats, discover local events, and travel solo without feeling alone. Because travelling

    Jan 18, 2010 · 16y agoLaunch page

Store data

Google Play · App Store
Hostelworld: Hostel Travel App
Hostelworld: Hostel Travel App Google Playv9.104.0Everyone

The world’s leading travel app & trip planner for backpackers on a budget.

Hostelworld.com LimitedTravel & Local
Updated 4mo ago
Rating
★ 4.7979K ratings
Install scale
5,000,000+Min 5M installs
Price & IAP
FreeIAP $5.99 - $69.99 per item
First released
2011-05-23Store metadata
Rating Distribution (1★–5★)5★ 88% · 1★ 2%
5
88%
4
9%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%
Store Screenshots (16)
Latest Release Notes (v9.104.0)

We’ve been working on improvements so that you can have a better user experience while using Hostelworld’s App! This update also includes some bug fixing.

Book hostels worldwide and meet fellow travellers with the world’s leading travel app for backpackers and solo travellers. Find cheap hostels, join city chats, discover local events, and travel solo without feeling alone. Because travelling solo shouldn’t mean staying solo! Hostelworld is the world's leading hostel finder, trusted by backpackers and solo travellers for over 25 years. Search and book from 21,000+ hostels in 187 countries, compare prices, read verified reviews, and find the best cheap hostels for every budget and travel style. “Hostels are the best way to travel and Hostelworld is the best way to find them.” – Elite Daily Meet travellers before you arrive Go from solo to social in seconds! This is where the trip really starts. Create your Traveller Profile Add your name, photo, age, pronouns, languages, interests, travel stats and more Share where you’ve been, what you love, and let people find you before you even arrive See who’s going where next. Share your Travel Plans and discover others heading your way Join plan-based chat groups and connect before you arrive Chat your way into new connections City Chats – join destination-based groups linked to your booking Hostel Chats – connect with people staying at the same hostel Direct messages – keep conversations going one-to-one Get your Social Pass Social Pass unlocks full access to city chats, meetups, and traveller connections in any destination, even without a hostel booking. Attend Events in every city From pub crawls to walking tours – join curated experiences designed to bring travellers together offline. Because the best travel moments don’t happen on a screen. They happen when a “maybe” turns into a night out with people you met an hour ago. Or when a walking tour ends in dinner, then somehow turns into plans for the next city. Events aren’t just activities, they’re how strangers become travel companions. Discover free and paid local activities Say yes to spontaneous plans, shared adventures, and nights you didn’t see coming Find your perfect hostel, anywhere From party hostels to chilled hideouts – we’ve got you covered. Search 21,000+ hostels across 187 countries From European city breaks to Southeast Asian escapes Private rooms, shared dorms, mixed or female-only options Smart filters for price, location, facilities and vibe - find the best affordable hostels for your trip Real photos and real reviews from real travellers Making travel more accessible, affordable and social Trusted by travellers for over 25 years We’ve been helping backpackers and solo travellers meet the world for two decades. 13M+ verified reviews from real guests Ratings based on value, location, atmosphere and more A global community built on honest travel experiences Experiences built for connection Travel is what happens between the plans. Walking tours, pub crawls, yoga sessions and more Free activities designed to bring travellers together Built for every kind of traveller Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth: Gap year explorers Solo travellers chasing connection Budget backpackers stretching every euro Groups making memories across continents No matter how you travel, connection changes everything. Sometimes it’s a quick chat in a hostel kitchen. Sometimes it’s a group plan that turns into a week-long detour. That’s what this is built for – not just places to stay, but people to share them with. If you’re chasing freedom, people, and stories worth telling, you’re in the right place. Go anywhere, stay everywhere Hostels in cities, on beaches, in jungles, or wherever the road takes you. Instant booking across 21,000 hostels in 187 countries Exclusive deals and cheap hostel rates for backpackers and solo travellers 24/7 access to the world’s biggest hostel network Free cancellation on most bookings (plans change – we get it!) Discover trending destinations and hidden gems worldwide Travel light. Meet more people. Stay anywhere.

Hostelworld: Hostel Travel App
Web Reservations InternationalTravelLifestyle· 8 languages
Updated 4mo ago
Rating
★ 4.8977.4K ratings
New ratings last mo
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Price & IAP
FreeIAP data not synced
First released
2010-01-18313 MB
Rating Distribution (1★–5★)5★ 92% · 1★ 1%
5
92%
4
6%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Store Screenshots (8)
Latest Release Notes (v13.89.0)

This version contains performance improvements and bug fixes.

Book hostels worldwide and meet fellow travellers with the world’s leading travel app for backpackers and solo travellers. Find cheap hostels, join city chats, discover local events, and travel solo without feeling alone. Because travelling solo shouldn’t mean staying solo! Hostelworld is the world's leading hostel finder, trusted by backpackers and solo travellers for over 25 years. Search and book from 21,000+ hostels in 187 countries, compare prices, read verified reviews, and find the best cheap hostels for every budget and travel style. “Hostels are the best way to travel and Hostelworld is the best way to find them.” – Elite Daily Meet travellers before you arrive Go from solo to social in seconds! This is where the trip really starts. Create your Traveller Profile Add your name, photo, age, pronouns, languages, interests, travel stats and more Share where you’ve been, what you love, and let people find you before you even arrive See who’s going where next. Share your Travel Plans and discover others heading your way Join plan-based chat groups and connect before you arrive Chat your way into new connections City Chats – join destination-based groups linked to your booking Hostel Chats – connect with people staying at the same hostel Direct messages – keep conversations going one-to-one Get your Social Pass Social Pass unlocks full access to city chats, meetups, and traveller connections in any destination, even without a hostel booking. Attend Events in every city From pub crawls to walking tours – join curated experiences designed to bring travellers together offline. Because the best travel moments don’t happen on a screen. They happen when a “maybe” turns into a night out with people you met an hour ago. Or when a walking tour ends in dinner, then somehow turns into plans for the next city. Events aren’t just activities, they’re how strangers become travel companions. Discover free and paid local activities Say yes to spontaneous plans, shared adventures, and nights you didn’t see coming Find your perfect hostel, anywhere From party hostels to chilled hideouts – we’ve got you covered. Search 21,000+ hostels across 187 countries From European city breaks to Southeast Asian escapes Private rooms, shared dorms, mixed or female-only options Smart filters for price, location, facilities and vibe - find the best affordable hostels for your trip Real photos and real reviews from real travellers Making travel more accessible, affordable and social Trusted by travellers for over 25 years We’ve been helping backpackers and solo travellers meet the world for two decades. 13M+ verified reviews from real guests Ratings based on value, location, atmosphere and more A global community built on honest travel experiences Experiences built for connection Travel is what happens between the plans. Walking tours, pub crawls, yoga sessions and more Free activities designed to bring travellers together Built for every kind of traveller Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth: Gap year explorers Solo travellers chasing connection Budget backpackers stretching every euro Groups making memories across continents No matter how you travel, connection changes everything. Sometimes it’s a quick chat in a hostel kitchen. Sometimes it’s a group plan that turns into a week-long detour. That’s what this is built for – not just places to stay, but people to share them with. If you’re chasing freedom, people, and stories worth telling, you’re in the right place. Go anywhere, stay everywhere Hostels in cities, on beaches, in jungles, or wherever the road takes you. Instant booking across 21,000 hostels in 187 countries Exclusive deals and cheap hostel rates for backpackers and solo travellers 24/7 access to the world’s biggest hostel network Free cancellation on most bookings (plans change – we get it!) Discover trending destinations and hidden gems worldwide Travel light. Meet more people. Stay anywhere.

Store assets, rating histograms, install tiers, and screenshots are synced from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store.

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Direct31%
  • Organic Search27%
  • Paid Search26%
  • Email3%
  • Other12%

Countries

  • United States16%
  • United Kingdom10%
  • Germany6%
  • Spain6%
  • Indonesia5%

Search

Domain authority 81Domain registered 1999-05-12

KeywordMonthly volume
hostelworld283.3K
hostel107.2K
hostel world78.8K
hostels24.7K
hostelword7,240

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Pricing page not identified yet, or no public pricing listed.

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2016-06-04

Key pages

Weekly snapshots

Official blog & changelog

Recent articles & product updates

Changes

  1. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Homepage headline (H1) changed to “Meet your people.”Positioning

    t_SOCIALHEADERTITLE→Meet your people.

  2. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: Facebook PixelFeatures

    —→Facebook Pixel

  3. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: SprigFeatures

    —→Sprig

  4. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: StripeFeatures

    —→Stripe

  5. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: TikTok PixelFeatures

    —→TikTok Pixel

  6. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: core-jsFeatures

    —→core-js

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Vibrant Pop (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and photography / live video visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“Meet your people.”

Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and user count, rating, or key metrics.

Conversion path: Split Copy & Visual + Photography / Live Video → Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar: User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score7.9 / 10
Typography
8.0
Color & Contrast
8.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
8.0
Distinctiveness
7.0

Structure

Fonts
Poppins / Inter
Primary visual
Photography / Live Video
Social proof
User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics
Navigation
Full-Width Top Bar
Theme & density
Light · Balanced
Corners & depth
Large Radius · With shadow
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Vibrant Pop (with Soft & Friendly)

Full-bleed high-saturation brand backdrops, oversized bold display type, and high-contrast buttons, common across creator tools and consumer apps.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #ffffff;
  --surface: #f4edf8;
  --foreground: #121212;
  --muted-foreground: #646974;
  --accent: #90138f;
  --radius: 16px;
  --font-heading: "Poppins", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #FFFFFF (~54%) · Surface #F4EDF8 (~17%) · Text #121212 (~5%) · Muted Text #646974 (~2%) · Accent #90138F (~22%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Split Copy & Visual
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Light · Balanced
- Border radius & elevation: Large Radius; use elevation shadows to separate layers
- Primary visual medium: Photography / Live Video
- Conversion CTA: Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar uses User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics
- Headline hook: Brand Manifesto & Curiosity
- Hero components: Centered Prompt / Input, Floating Multi-Cards, Metrics Strip
- Spatial layout notes: Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and user count, rating, or key metrics.
- Visual summary: Vibrant Pop (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and photography / live video visuals.

## Avoid

- Muted corporate gray palettes
- Tiny low-contrast body text
- Overly formal enterprise tables

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much website traffic does Hostel World get?
Vaneform estimates 7M website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate does not measure paying customers or revenue.Source

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