Hostel Listing Policy

This policy applies to hostel owners and managers listing a property on HostelSansar.

Listing Is Free

Creating and maintaining a hostel listing on HostelSansar is free. We do not charge commission on bookings or inquiries generated through the platform.

Hostel Marketplace

The Hostel Marketplace lets people post hostels for sale or lease and used hostel furniture and equipment. HostelSansar checks each post before it appears, but we do not own, inspect or guarantee any item or business listed, and we are not a party to any sale or lease. Buyers should visit in person, check ownership papers and the seller's identity, and never pay in advance before seeing the place or the items. Sellers must be the owner or be authorised to sell, and must give true details. We may remove any listing, for example if it is reported as false, and listings end after a set number of days unless renewed.

Accuracy Requirement

Owners/managers are responsible for keeping their listing's pricing, room availability, photos, and contact details accurate and up to date. Listings found to contain materially false information (fake photos, incorrect pricing designed to mislead, non-existent amenities) may be unverified or removed.

Verification

The green "Verified" badge means our team has reviewed the listing. The checks done for each hostel (phone, visit, documents, photos) are shown with their dates on its page; see How we verify. Verification can be revoked if a hostel is later found to be materially misrepresented, closed, or unresponsive to inquiries over an extended period.

Response Expectations

Hostels are expected to respond to student/tenant inquiries within 24 hours where reasonably possible. Repeated failure to respond to inquiries may affect a listing's visibility.

Removal

Owners/managers may request removal of their listing at any time by contacting us. We may also remove a listing that has permanently closed or that repeatedly violates this policy.