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Hostelworld

Hostelworld sync, down to the bed.

Hostelworld is where dorm guests start, and dorms are exactly where generic channel tools fall apart. Qontaktly syncs Hostelworld at the bed level, so a bunk booked there closes instantly on Booking.com and your own site, and mixed dorm math stops being your night manager's problem.

How it works

  1. 1

    Connect your Hostelworld inbox account in Settings, Channels.

  2. 2

    Map your dorms and private rooms; each bed is its own bookable unit in Qontaktly.

  3. 3

    Availability and rates sync continuously, and Hostelworld bookings land in your calendar within seconds, bed assigned.

What you get

Bed level, not room level

Mixed dorms, female only dorms, and privates all sync with true per bed granularity. When bed 4 sells on Hostelworld, only bed 4 closes elsewhere; the rest of the dorm keeps selling.

Deposits handled cleanly

Hostelworld collects its deposit and your guest pays the balance at the property. Qontaktly records both sides on the reservation, so the folio shows exactly what is still owed at check in.

Peak season, calm calendar

Weekend check in waves across 60 beds and four channels stay on one screen. Arrivals, bed assignments, and balances due are visible to whoever is on shift.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sync handle Hostelworld's deposit model?

Yes. The deposit Hostelworld collects is recorded on the reservation, and the remaining balance shows on the folio for collection at check in.

Can I sell the same dorm on Hostelworld and Booking.com?

Yes, that is the point. One pool of beds sells on both; every booking anywhere updates availability everywhere within seconds, so you never sell bed 4 twice.