Online booking platform specializing in hostels for budget travelers.
Hostelworld is my first stop for cheap accommodation and the filters for female-only dorms and free breakfast are genuinely useful. Most bookings went perfectly. I'd just like the app to be quicker, as it lagged a bit when loading photos on a slow connection.
Useful filters for budget travellers
App can be sluggish on slow data
Across a three-month trip Hostelworld never steered me wrong, the ratings are trustworthy and the social meetups feature actually helped me make friends on the road. Bookings confirmed instantly and the curated city guides were a nice bonus. Couldn't have done the trip without it.
Hostelworld made finding cheap beds in Portugal easy and the map view is handy for picking a good location. The reviews steered me away from a couple of dodgy places. Paying a deposit online then the balance at the hostel works fine but tripped me up the first time.
Hostelworld got me through six cities with reliable hostel bookings and the ratings genuinely reflect the vibe and cleanliness. The social features helped me meet other travellers before arriving. Booking fees on top of the deposit are a small annoyance but the choice makes up for it.
Hostelworld has a RevWala Trust Score of 54/100 (Average), based on 5 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5. Reviews are mixed — read recent ones before deciding.
Hostelworld is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on RevWala, with a "Average" Trust Score.
Hostelworld has 5 reviews on RevWala, including 1 verified review.
Trustworthy ratings and social features
Useful map and review filtering
Split deposit-then-balance was confusing
Huge hostel selection and honest ratings
Extra booking fee on each stay
Every hostel I booked through Hostelworld in Thailand and Vietnam matched its photos and reviews, which is rare. The free cancellation on most listings let me stay flexible as my plans changed. For solo budget travel this app is unbeatable.
Accurate listings and flexible cancellation
