Hostelworld vs Workaway Travel App

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.

FIND HOSTS AROUND THE WORLD 50,000+ opportunities. 170 countries. 1 community. App for hosts: https://apps.apple.com/app/workaway-host-app/id1633043443 Use the Workaway travel app to stay with thousands of local host families in over 170 different countries around the world. Use your time during your travels to give back and support local communities by sharing your knowledge. Over 50,000+ available opportunities. App for verified travellers only (download a separate app for hosts) Meet like minded travellers along the way, and find a travel buddy to plan your new adventures with. Join our unique travel community and share amazing stories and ideas! TRAVEL GLOBALLY, CONNECT LOCALLY Looking for a way to give meaning to your travels and give back? Workaway is the leading community for language learning, cultural exchange, working holidays and volunteering in over 170 countries. From volunteering with beach clean ups on a deserted island in the Pacific to helping teach at a local school in Mozambique... there are thousands of communities around the world looking for help in exchange for an immersive cultural experience. Learn about local food, customs and traditions, while living abroad like a local. KEY FEATURES: * Search from over 50,000+ opportunities and connect with local hosts from around the world to swap your skills for food and accommodation or even earn a wage while exploring local life. * Find local active hosts around your current location on a map, or near your future destinations * Quick access to your personalised favourite host list * Message the hosts you are planning on visiting and keep in touch with them while on the move * Contact last minute hosts for immediate volunteering opportunities * Login from your phone whenever and wherever to easily manage and update your profile or apply on the move * Read reviews from other members and contact them for travel advice, tips, or ask them about their stay with hosts * See other travellers near your current location or in the area you are planning on travelling to * Chat and connect with like minded people and meet new friends along the way * Find a travel buddy and connect your accounts to plan your next Workaway adventure, visit hosts and apply together AVAILABLE HOSTS TO CHOOSE FROM: NGOs, social enterprises, local farms, permaculture projects, families, schools, friendly individual locals and lots more… Incredible variety of hosts from over 170 countries. There’s a whole world of new experiences beyond the tourist trail waiting for you to discover. Join the world’s leading community for sustainable travel and cultural exchange! Your feedback matters to us. Email us at support@workaway.info for any questions or suggestions.