Hostelworld is the world's leading hostel booking platform with 13 million reviews. Affiliates earn 40% of Hostelworld's booking fee. Budget travel and backpacking content creators find excellent conversion rates with the young, adventure-seeking audience.
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40%
30 days
$25
monthly
How to Join the Hostelworld Affiliate Program
Click below to visit the official Hostelworld affiliate signup page. Approved affiliates earn 40% with a 30-day cookie window.
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Hostelworld is a solid brand but the 40% rate is modest given travel AOVs. A hotel booking or flight can be worth hundreds of dollars and the commission percentage doesn't fully reflect that value. Tracking is reliable and the brand converts — just wish the rate were higher.