Is This Pass Worth It? (Updated 2023)

Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023

Backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. With a well-worn travel trail, a huge variety of amazing destinations, and tons of hostels, Europe is a fun, safe, and easy place to travel. It’s where I first started backpacking over 15 years ago, and I still make sure to visit the continent every year.

Since budget travel is a huge part of Europe’s culture (and since many countries in Europe are expensive), hostels are pretty much everywhere. They’re the go-to accommodation choice for younger travelers (though many older travelers use them too).

But even affordable hostels add up if you’re traveling for weeks or months at a time.

Fortunately, there’s a new way to save on hostels around Europe: HostelPass.

HostelPass is a membership program that provides discounts on select hostels and activities in Europe.

But is it worth it? Will you actually save money using it?

In this post, I’ll explain everything you need to know about HostelPass to help you decide if it’s right for your next trip to Europe.

What is HostelPass?

HostelPass is a digital discount card for travelers that offers up to 20% off hostels (as well as tours/experiences) throughout Europe. It’s a wonderful way to save money if you’re going to be staying in hostels while backpacking around Europe.

You can browse hostelpass.co to see a full list of hostels and experiences. Each hostel page highlights what kinds of features and amenities you can expect, benefits you’ll receive as a HostelPass member, and a super helpful “Atmosphere” meter, where they rate the hostel on a scale from “Relaxed” to “Party.”

There are hostels and experiences in most of the major cities around Europe and the list of places and included experiences grows every month. HostelPass membership costs 29.99 EUR for an annual pass. You can use code NOMADICMATT to get 25% off too!
 

How Does HostelPass Work?

To sign up for a HostelPass membership, simply visit hostelpass.co and purchase the annual membership. Your pass is valid for a year from the date of purchase, so be sure to time it with when you’ll actually start booking hostels (not months and months beforehand). You’ll want it to cover booking your hostels as well as when you’re actually on your trip.

Once you do that, you can then start booking accommodation and activities via the HostelPass website.

When you see an activity or hostel that you want to book, just select it and you’ll be…