Built for Independent Operators

Run your hostel.
Not spreadsheets.

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.

Single and multi-property
Starting at $29/mo
Cancel anytime
Dashboard Overview Mon, Jul 13 2026
Occupancy
78%
Up 4% vs last week
Revenue
$2,340
Up 12% this month
Check-ins
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The problems every hostel owner knows

We built Backpackers.se to eliminate these daily headaches for independent hostel operators.

Spreadsheets everywhere

Tracking bed bookings in multiple tabs means constant errors, no live availability, and zero confidence about what is actually happening tonight.

Double bookings

Without real-time availability, the same bunk gets sold twice. Awkward conversations with guests follow and trust takes the hit.

Manual check-in chaos

Finding the right bed assignment at check-in while guests wait means shuffling papers and hoping your notes are current.

No idea if you are profitable

Revenue comes in but expenses are hard to track accurately. Months pass before you know whether the business is actually healthy.

Housekeeping confusion

Staff do not know which rooms need cleaning or when. Without a clear board, dirty beds slip through and guests notice.

No data to decide on

Occupancy rates, peak periods, and revenue per bed are all guesswork without reliable numbers in front of you.

Everything your hostel needs in one place

Professional hostel software without enterprise pricing or complexity.

Bed and Room Management

Live bed maps with real-time availability. See which bunks are occupied, clean, or available at a glance across all dorms and rooms.

Booking Management

Create bookings by date, bed, or guest. Handle walk-ins, OTA reservations, and group bookings from a unified calendar interface.

Guest Database

Store passport details, contact info, and full stay history for every guest. Search and find any guest record instantly across all stays.

Housekeeping Board

Assign cleaning tasks to specific staff. Set priority, track check-off status, and ensure every room is guest-ready before check-in.

Expense Tracking

Log supplies, salaries, utilities, and maintenance directly. Compare expenses to revenue and understand your true margins per period.

Revenue Reports

Occupancy trends, revenue per bed, and profit breakdowns give you the numbers to understand performance at any point.

Staff Management

Role-based access so front desk, housekeeping, and managers each see only what they need. No complex admin setup and no data exposure.

Channel Tracking

Track which bookings came from Hostelworld, Booking.com, walk-ins, or direct. Understand your most effective acquisition channels.

API Access

Pro plan includes full API access to sync with third-party tools, custom integrations, or your own booking pages and automation workflows.

Backpackers.se vs the alternatives

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)

Simple, transparent pricing

No per-booking fees. No setup costs. Cancel anytime.

Starter
$29
per month · billed monthly
  • Up to 30 beds
  • Booking and guest management
  • Guest profiles
  • Basic reporting
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Pro
$149
per month · billed monthly
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited beds
  • Multi-property support
  • White-label option
  • API access and custom integrations
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All plans include a 14-day trial. No credit card required to start.

Frequently asked questions

Backpackers.se is hostel management software built specifically for independent operators running 5 to 200 beds. It replaces spreadsheets and manual processes with one dashboard for beds, bookings, guests, housekeeping, and financial reporting.
Independent hostel owners, small guesthouses, and boutique accommodation operators who want a clean, focused tool instead of enterprise software that is expensive or hard to use.
Yes. The bed management system is built around dorm-style layouts with bunk bed support. You can configure rooms with any bed structure and track each individual bunk independently.
Enterprise PMS tools are built for hotels, not hostels. They charge per booking, require long onboarding, and include features most hostels never use. Backpackers.se is purpose-built for hostel operations and priced fairly.
Yes. There are no long-term contracts. Cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings and you will not be charged again after your current billing period ends.
We accept major credit and debit cards. Annual plans can also be paid via bank transfer. Contact us for details if you need invoicing support.
No setup fee. Sign up, configure your property, and you are ready to manage bookings within minutes. If you need help migrating from spreadsheets, support is available.
You will receive a notification before reaching your plan limit. Upgrading to the next plan takes one click, and you will only be charged the prorated difference for the remainder of your billing cycle.

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