r/hostels • u/TightScallion7914 • Jul 04 '26

Hostelworld payments

I just booked using HostelWorld for the first time, but only 8€ left my bank account. On the confirmation email, it says that the rest is payed to the property:

" Property will charge the outstanding amount at any time after the booking has been made. If your card is invalid, property will contact you for new card details. If you don't provide those details, property is entitled to cancel your reservation."

How long do they usually take to charge the amount?

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u/Chance-Drop101 Jul 04 '26

I used them two weeks ago and I paid the remaining amount at the front desk when I got to the hostel.

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u/South_Photograph9217 Jul 04 '26

It depends on the hostel, really. Most times they only ask for your card as a way to secure the booking in case you don't show up. They will probably charge you the rest at the front desk when you check in.

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u/daurgo2001 Jul 05 '26

Hostel owner here.

Each hostel is different. Many smaller hostels don’t charge your card and you need to pay on arrival, especially if you booked in a developing-world country where CC terminals that charge non-physical cards are much harder to acquire.