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Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Hostel?

HostelManagement.com defines hostel as "budget-oriented dormitory accommodation that accepts individual travelers (typically backpackers) for short-term stays, and that provides common areas and communal facilities".

Who Is HostelManagement.com For?

HostelManagement.com is an online industry resource, a network and community platform relevant and open to anyone who works in or with hostels, in particular:

  • hostel managers
  • hostel owners
  • hostel employees (front desk, reservations, IT, marketing, etc.)
  • hostel investors & partners
  • entrepreneurs in the hostel/travel industry
  • hostel Industry suppliers
  • social travelers looking for hostel jobs
  • travel journalists and bloggers who want to follow or contribute to hostel trends and news
  • hostel booking engines and affiliates

HostelManagement.com looks at the hostel industry from the perspective of hostels themselves, but anyone with an interest in hostels is welcome to join the forum discussions after signing up as a Hostel Management member (as long as they comply with our Policy & Terms of use)

How do I join HostelManagement.com?

To join our global community of more than 17.000 Hostel Professionals & Enthusiasts simply go to the signup page and choose the membership level that fits your interest and needs. Many of the resources on this website are free and there's a lot of knowledge and experience to tap into! If you have a hostel, please add it to our hostel directory Our Hostels and then come join the discussions in the hostel forums.

What is the Hostel Management Forum?

The HostelManagement.com forum is a central element of the website. It's a place where anyone involved in the hostel industry can discuss hostels and trade tips. The forum is growing daily with new discussions from hostel managers from around the world. Once you make 50 posts in the forum, you will get access to additional forums and features. Visit the forum at: http://www.hostelmanagement.com/ forum

What is the use of the Hostel Management Wiki?

The Hostel Management Wiki is a collection of best practices guides for hostels written by hostels. It functions similar to Wikipedia where anyone can edit pages and contribute to the hostel management guides. Our dozens of guides cover topics like:

  • How to Start a Hostel
  • How to Improve Hostel Reviews
  • How to Monitor Online Reviews
  • How to Use Twitter
  • How to Use Facebook
  • How to Start a Hostel Blog
  • Social Networking for Hostels
  • Hostels on Twitter
  • and much more... Visit the Hostel Management Wiki at: wiki.hostelmanagement.com/wiki/Main_Page 

 

How do I add my hostel to the 'Our Hostels Directory" on HostelManagement.com?

If you own or manage a backpackers hostel or other accommodation that caters to international backpackers, you may add your hostel to the "Our Hostels" directory by creating a hostel profile, entering the relevant data on the add your hostel page It's free.

How do I start a new hostel?

We are expanding the resources on how to do this. We recommend posting your questions in the hostel forums and reading our community-written Start a Hostel guide. You may consider looking through the Hostel Consultants and B2B Service Directory on our site to connect with further resources. Also try subscribe to our free email newsletter and stay tuned for more information.

Could you send me information on how to start a hostel?

The best way to find information on how to open a hostel is to ask your specific questions in the forum. We don't have any information to send at the moment, but someone may be able to answer your questions in the forum.

You can also learn a lot of useful hostel management practices through our webinars or How-To Articles.  In addition to all the shared knowledge directly on our hostel management platform there is also a set of community-written pages about how to open and manage hostels in the Hostel Management Wiki

 

I consider buying a hostel, where should I look for listed hostels for sale?

Go to the "Our Hostels' database. Here you can filter search results by location and look speficially for the hostels listed 'For Sale'

My hostel needs assistance. Do you offer any services for hostels?

We at HostelManagement do not have the resources to offer any extra services for hostels, BUT we have created a special Hostel Consultants page to help you connect with the right people. You might want to consider hiring some of these professional freelance consultants for a project. Especially if you are looking for someone, who has specific skills, hostel knowledge and can be an extra resource helping you and your hostel business improve or simply get started.

You can read more about the freelance hostel consultant service here.

 

How do I list a hostel 'For Sale' on this site?

Read more about the requirements and how to do thishere

 

Where can I find or list a hostel investment opportunity? 

Learn more about the requirements and how to find hostel investment opportunities on our site here

 

Where can I find or list hostel partnership opportunities?

Learn more about the requirements and how to find hostel investment opportunities on our site here