What It Is
HostelBookers is a hostel and budget accommodation booking platform that was acquired by Hostelworld Group in 2013. Following integration, the brand continues to operate as a consumer-facing booking channel while its inventory, rates, availability, and reviews are fully managed through the Hostelworld Group backend infrastructure.
Who It Serves
HostelBookers targets the same audience as Hostelworld—backpackers, budget travelers, and solo travelers seeking affordable accommodation globally. The brand provides an additional consumer touchpoint within the Hostelworld Group family of booking channels, allowing properties to reach a slightly different segment of the budget travel market without additional management overhead.
Connecting and Distributing
Property managers do not need a separate account to distribute through HostelBookers. Properties that list on Hostelworld are automatically distributed through HostelBookers, with all content, pricing, and availability synchronized from the Hostelworld inbox. This makes HostelBookers a zero-overhead secondary channel for any property already active on Hostelworld, effectively extending reach at no extra management cost.