About Us

Hostelworld is a leading global Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostel market.

Our Mission

Help travellers find
people to hang out with

11.1M

travellers

25

years in business

Hostels in

182

Countries

Board of Directors

Ulrik Bengtsson – Chairman

Ulrik Bengtsson was appointed Chairman of the Company and Chairman of the Nomination Committee on 10 October 2024, having joined the Board in May 2024.

Executive Leadership Team

Gary Morrison – Chief Executive Officer

Gary Morrison was appointed as CEO of the Company on 11 June 2018.

Company History

Hostelworld was founded in 1999 by two entrepreneurs - a hostel owner and an IT executive - to provide an affordable global distribution channel and property management system for hostels.

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