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HOW HOSTLY WORKS

Three simple ways to use Hostly

Whether you need a stay, can offer a home, or are organising an event, Hostly brings the right people together through connections and referrals.

01

Looking for a stay

Find accommodation for a trip or an event.

Find a place to stay
  1. Hostly

    Where are you going?

    1

    Tell us where & when

    Share your dates and location for your trip or event.

  2. Hostly thinking
    2

    Hostly finds suitable hosts

    We suggest possible hosts from your network and relevant events. You choose whom to contact.

  3. Hostly celebrating success

    You’re all set!

    3

    Request & confirm

    Send a request to the host and confirm your stay.

02

Offering my home

Offer a room, separate unit or your whole home.

Offer a place to stay
  1. Hostly showing a host invitation

    Let’s list your home!

    1

    List your home

    Add your space, photos, rules and availability.

  2. 2

    Receive suitable requests

    Get requests from people in your network.

  3. 3

    Accept who stays

    Review each request and choose who stays with you.

03

Organising an event

Coordinate accommodation for your guests.

Find stays for your event
  1. 1

    Create your event

    Add event details and how many guests need stays.

  2. Hostly showing connected people

    I’ll suggest matches!

    2

    Hostly matches guests & hosts

    We suggest suitable matches from your network.

  3. 3

    Track who has a stay

    See who is confirmed and who still needs accommodation.

You
Your network
Their connection
Suggested hosts

You don’t need to know the host.You need to know someone who does.

Hostly helps people find places to stay through people they trust.

Designed for the difficult moments

More clarity before and after confirmation.

01

Host cancels?

We help you find another stay.

Hostly showing a host invitation

I’ll help you look again.

02

No refund battles.

Simple, clear refunds when you're eligible.

Hostly celebrating success

Clear and simple.

03

Easy and quick.

Find, match and confirm without endless calls and messages.

Hostly welcoming you

Fewer calls, more stays!

Recovery assistance and cancellation policies are currently in preview. A replacement stay is not guaranteed.