Found out hostel loyalty programs actually save real money

I was booking a bed in Barcelona last month and decided to check the rates through a hostel chain's own website instead of Hostelworld. Turns out, directly booking with a loyalty program got me 15% off plus a free breakfast voucher. That saved me about $12 on a three night stay. Has anyone else tried stacking these discounts with other budget tricks?

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martin.vera23d ago

My friend Sarah saved $20 in Dublin just by asking at check-in for a Tuesday member rate.

pat_park22d ago

Wait, they seriously just let her get the Tuesday member rate at check-in without having booked through the loyalty program first? That's wild because every time I've tried that in Berlin they practically laughed at me and said it's only for pre-booked members. I was so mad when I paid full price for a Wednesday night in Amsterdam, then overheard the guy next to me getting the exact same room for $15 less just because he mentioned the Tuesday thing. Did she have to sign up for the membership right there at the desk or something? I need to know how she pulled that off without any advance planning.

alices1623d ago

Have you tried calling the hostel directly too? I always get better rates on the phone. Found a trick last year - book one night through the loyalty program, then ask at check-in if they can add nights at the member rate. Worked for me in Prague. Stack the free breakfast with a packed lunch from the buffet. Grab extra fruit and bread for later. That alone saved me like $8 a day in Lisbon. The real hack is combining loyalty perks with off-peak booking. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are cheapest.