Key Facts

About Hostelworld:

• 3.4m social members
• 81% year on year growth in social messaging
• 4m+ traveller profiles
• 180+ countries with hostel partners
• 18,000 budget accommodation destinations
• Circa 270 employees

Our hostels:

• 80%+ are independent owner operated businesses and 66% have 50 or fewer beds, creating intimate, social environments
• Dorms and private rooms with large communal areas encourage connections
• Hostel events and excursions foster meetups, enhanced by hostel 'Linkups' on our social platform
• Circa 270 employees

Our customers:

• 80% of our customers are 18 to 35 years old, a demographic renowned for prioritising experiences over possessions
• 65% travel solo, 28% in pairs, perfect for social connection and adventure
• 67% book within 7 days of their stay, embracing spontaneity
• Multi-destination explorers: c. 67% book within 7 days of their stay, embracing spontaneity

Our people:

• c. 270 team members across 34 nationalities, averaging 5+ years of service
• A global, remote first organisation following an agile way of working
• Progressive global people policies such as wellbeing, flexible working, and meaningful life-stage benefits
• Investors in Diversity Gold Accreditation, the first travel company in Ireland to achieve this standard, reflects our commitment to inclusion
• Culture Code embeds shared values, guiding how we work, grow, and innovate together