Hostelworld.com

changed the face of the online budget travel industry

In 1999, Hostelworld.com developed an idea that changed the face of the online budget travel industry. Their unique business model brought hostel reservations on-line and leap-frogged generations of cumbersome hotel reservation platforms in the process: Properties were able to put their availability on-line, manage their pricing in real time and gain direct and immediate access to customers across the globe. 11 years on Hostelworld.com has become the global market leader in the online distribution of budget accommodation and, since launch, has had over 16 million bookings selling over 75 million beds.

Hostelworld.com provides travelers with access to an unparalleled choice of hostels, with over 23,000 properties in 6,500 destinations spanning 180 countries. Over the past 11 years Hostelworld.com has maintained its position as industry leader by constantly addressing the needs of the modern day traveller and being at the forefront of innovation.

We offer hostels a free online PMS, bookings from over 3000 affiliate partners including Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger Airways, and access to the only industry conference dedicated to the hostel sector. In conjunction with this we also hold the 'Hoscars' - the only awards to honour the hostel industry. Based on customer ratings and reviews the awards recognize only the very best. Now in its 8th year, the awards have helped improve the standards of hostels across the world.

The site also offers budget travelers over 2 million user reviews, free podcasts, customized city guides, a travel social network and more. Hostelworld.com is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Shanghai, Sydney and Buenos Aires.