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Hostelbookers

Hostelbookers is a hostel booking platform with a significant international footprint. Founded in 2003 in United Kingdom, it lists accommodations across United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Below you'll find the essentials on its catalogue, services, cancellation policy and a direct link to the official site.

United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany

About Hostelbookers

Founded in 2003, Hostelbookers is a hostel booking platform headquartered in United Kingdom. It indexes an inventory with a significant international footprint, alongside the other hostel booking platforms indexed on Gopaxo — Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia and Trip.com.

Why choose Hostelbookers?

Hostelbookers's standout features include: 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-bed dorms and private rooms, post-stay backpacker reviews, atmosphere & backpacker-gear filters, deposit at booking, balance at check-in. These make it easy to compare options before booking, and protect your stay if anything goes wrong.

  • 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-bed dorms and private rooms
  • post-stay backpacker reviews
  • atmosphere & backpacker-gear filters
  • deposit at booking, balance at check-in
  • mobile app with flash deals

How the platform works

On Hostelbookers, you search by destination and dates. Results are sorted by price, guest rating or relevance. Every listing shows amenities, cancellation policy and verified reviews. The filter engine narrows down by district, budget, property type and specific amenities (pool, parking, pet-friendly).

Pricing, payment and cancellation

Hostelbookers typically offers two rate families: "refundable" (free cancellation until a deadline) and "non-refundable" (cheaper but locked in). Payment is usually made online at booking; some hotels accept payment at check-in. Local taxes and service fees are included in the price shown.

Booking on Hostelbookers

From Gopaxo, one click redirects you to Hostelbookers's official site (https://www.hostelbookers.com) to finalise your booking. No extra fee is added: you get Hostelbookers's official rate and its standard customer support.

Most frequent questions about Gopaxo

What is Hostelbookers?

Hostelbookers is a hostel booking platform headquartered in United Kingdom. It lists accommodations across United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany through a website and mobile app.

Is Hostelbookers trustworthy?

Hostelbookers is indexed on Gopaxo based on technical availability and market position. Before booking, check verified post-stay reviews and the terms of sale on Hostelbookers's official site.

How do I pay on Hostelbookers?

Hostelbookers accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, and Apple Pay / Google Pay in some regions. Some hotels accept payment at check-in depending on the rate chosen.

Can I cancel my Hostelbookers booking for free?

It depends on the rate. "Refundable" rates allow free cancellation until a deadline (usually 24 to 72 hours before arrival). "Non-refundable" rates are locked in but 10 to 20% cheaper.

Can I compare Hostelbookers with other platforms?

Yes. Gopaxo lists Hostelbookers alongside its main competitors — Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Hotels.com, Trip.com. You can compare catalogues before choosing.

How do I contact Hostelbookers support?

From your Hostelbookers account, you can access live chat, confirmation emails with a support phone number, and complaint forms. Many platforms offer multilingual 24/7 support.