Backpackers.se is purpose-built for hostels managing 5 to 200 beds. One dashboard for beds, bookings, guests, housekeeping, and revenue with no enterprise complexity.
We built Backpackers.se to eliminate these daily headaches for independent hostel operators.
Tracking bed bookings in multiple tabs means constant errors, no live availability, and zero confidence about what is actually happening tonight.
Without real-time availability, the same bunk gets sold twice. Awkward conversations with guests follow and trust takes the hit.
Finding the right bed assignment at check-in while guests wait means shuffling papers and hoping your notes are current.
Revenue comes in but expenses are hard to track accurately. Months pass before you know whether the business is actually healthy.
Staff do not know which rooms need cleaning or when. Without a clear board, dirty beds slip through and guests notice.
Occupancy rates, peak periods, and revenue per bed are all guesswork without reliable numbers in front of you.
Professional hostel software without enterprise pricing or complexity.
Live bed maps with real-time availability. See which bunks are occupied, clean, or available at a glance across all dorms and rooms.
Create bookings by date, bed, or guest. Handle walk-ins, OTA reservations, and group bookings from a unified calendar interface.
Store passport details, contact info, and full stay history for every guest. Search and find any guest record instantly across all stays.
Assign cleaning tasks to specific staff. Set priority, track check-off status, and ensure every room is guest-ready before check-in.
Log supplies, salaries, utilities, and maintenance directly. Compare expenses to revenue and understand your true margins per period.
Occupancy trends, revenue per bed, and profit breakdowns give you the numbers to understand performance at any point.
Role-based access so front desk, housekeeping, and managers each see only what they need. No complex admin setup and no data exposure.
Track which bookings came from Hostelworld, Booking.com, walk-ins, or direct. Understand your most effective acquisition channels.
Pro plan includes full API access to sync with third-party tools, custom integrations, or your own booking pages and automation workflows.
See why independent hostel operators choose us over expensive enterprise systems.
| Feature | Backpackers.se | Cloudbeds | Little Hotelier | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $300/mo+ | $109/mo+ | Free |
| Bed tracking | ||||
| Housekeeping board | ||||
| Expense tracking | Manual | |||
| Built for small hostels | Partial | |||
| No per-booking fees | ||||
| Simple setup (5 minutes or less) |
No per-booking fees. No setup costs. Cancel anytime.
All plans include a 14-day trial. No credit card required to start.
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