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Hostelworld: Hostel Travel App

Hostelworld: Hostel Travel App

Affordable Sociable Adventures

79K ratings
734 reviews
#92 in top-grossing Travel
🌟 Lifestyle
✈️ Travel
Free
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Details

Released
January 18, 2010
Updated
November 9, 2026

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Developer

Web Reservations International
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About

Book hostels worldwide and connect with fellow travelers. Discover cheap accommodations, join city chats, and find local events to make solo travel more social. Meet people before you arrive and turn strangers into travel companions.

✓Book hostels worldwide
✓Connect with fellow travelers
✓Join city and hostel chats
✓Discover local events
✓Create traveler profiles
✓Search 21,000+ hostels
✓Read verified reviews
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What users say about Hostelworld

Reviews of Hostelworld are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.9/5 from 79K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, convenient booking process. Top complaints: buggy app with frequent crashes, misleading or inaccurate hostel information. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Convenient booking process
  • 💡Helpful reviews and ratings
  • 🌟Great resource for finding hostels

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🤔Misleading or inaccurate hostel information
  • 💰Inflated prices compared to booking directly
  • 🤷‍♀️Poor customer service and support
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What's New in Hostelworld

13.96.1

November 9, 2026

This version contains performance improvements and bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$7.99

1 month

1 month

Charts

Top Grossing

📉 92-4

Travel

This app dropped -4 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on November 11, 2026.

Top Free

📉 197-3

Travel

This app dropped -3 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on November 11, 2026.

User reviews

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Price jumps

If you time out on your payment then the price jumps up on the website
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Map View needs improvements

When searching for hostels in map view, when you zoom in and click on a property and click back the map refreshes. This is super annoying when you are searching within one area because each time you have to find that area again. It’s a real pain for booking
WKWillie Katz

Chine

Cette option de voir les gens dans l’hôtel est pratique.
Les prix sont très bas et jamais plus chère que sur place en Chine
Ggjjguyhhjj

Cancelled accomodations

Cancelled our accommodations last minute, without offering any support to rebook. Offered no explanation to why the reservation was cancelled either. Beware booking through the website, your booking may not be honoured.
Ffkkdjananck

Best app to book hostels

I been using this app for the past 5 years and I found really good and a good way to connect with people
DDaniaagu
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Developer apps

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues and endless redirect loops

Bug

Booking details not saving or syncing properly

Bug

Search and filtering functionality not working as expected

Bug

Unreliable cancellation and refund process

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to save/favorite hostels

Feature

Option to filter by specific hostel amenities

Feature

Improved chat/messaging functionality

Feature

Offline access to booking information

Feature

FAQ

What is Hostelworld?

Hostelworld is a leading travel app for booking hostels worldwide and connecting with other travelers. It offers features like city chats, local events, and traveler profiles to enhance the solo travel experience.

How many hostels can I find on Hostelworld?

Hostelworld allows you to search and book from over 21,000 hostels in 187 countries, catering to various budgets and travel styles.

Can I connect with other travelers before my trip?

Yes, Hostelworld enables you to create a traveler profile, share your plans, and join plan-based chat groups to connect with others heading to the same destinations.

Does Hostelworld offer events for travelers?

Yes, Hostelworld hosts curated events in cities worldwide, such as pub crawls and walking tours, designed to bring travelers together and foster connections.

What kind of reviews does Hostelworld provide?

Hostelworld features over 13 million verified reviews from real guests, with ratings based on value, location, atmosphere, and more, helping you make informed booking decisions.

Is Hostelworld free to use?

Hostelworld is free to download and use for booking hostels. It also offers a 'Social Pass' for full access to city chats and meetups, even without a hostel booking, which may involve in-app purchases.

What devices does Hostelworld support?

Hostelworld is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to book and connect on your preferred Apple devices.

How often is Hostelworld updated?

The latest version of Hostelworld is 13.96.1, and it was last updated on November 9, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.