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Hostelworld: Channel Information

This article describes the Hostelworld channel connection in RMS, including the data exchanged between Hostelworld and RMS.

 

Overview

Hostelworld is an online booking channel that can be connected to RMS via the Channel Manager. Once connected, Hostelworld and RMS exchange availability, rate, restriction, and reservation data automatically.

This article outlines which data is sent and received between Hostelworld and RMS, and provides a reference for the supported and unsupported functions of the integration.

✎ Please Note: RMS is highly configurable. Some Terminology, User Access & Permissions, Images, Labels, and Functions used in these articles may differ from your setup. CLICK HERE to find out more.

 

 

 

Key Points

  • Hostelworld supports single reservations and group reservations, but does not support reservation modifications.
  • Email confirmations for bookings made through Hostelworld are sent by Hostelworld, not by RMS.
⚠ Important: Hostelworld does not support reservation modifications. If a guest needs to change their booking (for example, dates, room type, or guest count), the modification must be made manually in RMS. The original Hostelworld reservation should be updated directly on the reservation in RMS.

 

Connecting Hostelworld to RMS

To connect Hostelworld as a channel in RMS, follow the general Channel Connection process. This involves activating the channel in the RMS Channel Manager, mapping your properties, categories, and rate types, and then enabling the connection.

★ Tip: For step-by-step instructions on connecting a channel, see the Channel Connection article.

 

Availability, Rate & Reservation Data Exchange

The following tables show which availability, rate, restriction, guest, and reservation data is sent and received between Hostelworld and RMS.

Category Feature Support Status
Availability Allotments Supported
Live Availability* 365 Days
Oversell Allotments Not Supported
Release Back Time Not Supported
Rates Additionals Rates Supported
Currency Not Supported
Rate Amount Supported
Rate Description Not Supported
Override Amount Supported
Person Base Supported
Restrictions Closed to Arrival Supported
Closed to Departure Supported
Maximum Nights Supported
Minimum Nights (MLOS) Supported
Minimum Nights (Soft Close) Supported
Stop Sell Supported
Guests Surname Supported
Given Supported
Address Not Supported
Town/Suburb Not Supported
State Not Supported
Postcode Not Supported
Country Not Supported
Phone Supported
Email Supported
Reservations Single Reservation Supported
Group Reservation Supported
Modification Not Supported
Cancellation Not Supported
Email Confirmation Sent By Hostelworld
Reservation Details Adults Supported
Children Supported
Infants Not Supported
Arrive & Depart Date Supported
Booking Source Not Supported
Category Supported
ETA Supported
OTA Notes Supported
Rate Type Supported
Travel Agent Supported

 

 

 

★ Tip: For definitions of the terms used in the data exchange table above, see the Availability, Rate & Reservation Glossary for Channel Connections article.

 

 

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