How to Redeem a Hostelworld Discount Code

Follow these simple steps to redeem your Hostelworld discount code:

  1. Navigate to hostelworld.com and log into your Hostelworld account.

  2. Place the property you’d like to buy in your shopping cart.

  3. Click “Checkout” or “View Cart” to process the checkout.

  4. On the checkout page, look for the text box called “Promo Code” or “Discount Code”.

  5. Type your discount code into this box, then hit “Apply”.

About Hostelworld

Hostelworld is a leading global Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostel market. Its mission is stated clearly - to help travellers find people to hang out with, through a series of social features on its platform that connect customers in hostels and cities based on their booking data.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ireland, with almost 230 employees, hostel partners in over 180 countries, Hostelworld is committed to connecting travellers and building a better world.

They also focus on improving the sustainability of the hostelling industry. The company has recently introduced a hostel specific sustainability framework and also provided customers the option to offset their carbon emissions.

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Hostelworld Booking Guarantee

If you encounter a problem on arrival at your property which you booked on www.hostelworld.com, Hostelworld will credit your account with the deposit amount you paid, plus $50 extra for the inconvenience.

To make a claim, you must contact Hostelworld within 48 hours of arrival by filling in the Booking Guarantee contact form on Hostelworld.com. You must provide a copy of your confirmation email or booking reference number to verify your claim.

Credit is applied to the email used for the original booking, valid for 6 months, and only for accommodation deposits - no refunds or cash value. Use the same email to book next time to apply the credit automatically.

The Booking Guarantee does not cover properties that close due to unforeseen circumstances.

Booking Guarantee credit is applied in USD only.

Hostelworld Cancellation Policy

Hostelworld’s cancellation policy requires you to cancel at least 24 hours before your arrival date to avoid a no-show or late cancellation charge.

To cancel your booking:

  • Log into your Hostelworld account.

  • Find your booking.

  • Click on “Cancel”.

When you click “Cancel”, the property will be automatically notified of your cancellation. You can cancel online up to 24 hours before your arrival date.

After this date has passed, then it will not be possible to cancel online. Cancellations after this time are considered a late cancellation or no-show and additional charges may apply.