Hostelworld Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1999
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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275
- Stock Symbol
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HSW
- Investments
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5
- Share Price
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$1.16
- (As of Friday Closing)
Hostelworld Group General Information
Description
Hostelworld Group PLC is a social network-powered Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostel market. It has developed and promoted the Hostelworld brand, operating a two-sided marketplace focused on the hostelling category. The Hostel partners load their bed inventory to the company's platform, which it markets to customers via its website and mobile Android and iOS apps. In addition, the Hostelworld platform has a series of social features on its platform that connect travellers in hostels and cities based on their booking data. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe, followed by Asia, Africa and Oceania, and the Americas.
Contact Information
Website
www.hostelworldgroup.comCorporate Office
- 8 Harcourt Street
- Dublin D02 AF58
- Ireland
Corporate Office
- 8 Harcourt Street
- Dublin D02 AF58
- Ireland
Hostelworld Group Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Hostelworld Group’s stock price is $1.16. Its current market cap is $144M with 123M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.16 | $1.14 | $1.04 - $1.81 | $144M | 123M | 195K | $0.06 |
Hostelworld Group Financials Summary
As of 30-Jun-2026, Hostelworld Group has a trailing 12-month revenue of $116M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Jun-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 181,845 | 196,537 | 206,918 | 223,948 |
| Revenue | 115,836 | 105,807 | 99,553 | 100,958 |
| EBITDA | 20,881 | 20,191 | 21,967 | 18,179 |
| Net Income | 7,466 | 7,896 | 9,847 | 5,519 |
| Total Assets | 121,153 | 120,868 | 94,172 | 104,792 |
| Total Debt | 12,561 | 13,156 | 312 | 11,938 |
Hostelworld Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Hostelworld Group Investments & Acquisitions (5)
Hostelworld Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with OccasionGenius for . The deal was made on 20-Oct-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OccasionGenius | 20-Oct-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Goki (Business/Productivity Software) | 01-Jul-2019 | Corporate | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| HostelBookers.com | 27-Aug-2013 | Buyout/LBO | Application Software | ||
| Boo.com | 01-May-2007 | Buyout/LBO | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | ||
| WorldRes | 07-Mar-2005 | Buyout/LBO | Application Software |
Hostelworld Group ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated July, 31, 2025
23.12 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Hostelworld Group Exits (1)
Hostelworld Group’s most recent exit was on 07-Mar-2005 from WorldRes. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WorldRes | 07-Mar-2005 | Completed |
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Hostelworld Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| OccasionGenius | Richmond, VA | 2015 | |
| Wings Lux 3 | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | 2009 | |
| Boo.com | Dublin, Ireland | 1999 |
Hostelworld Group FAQs
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When was Hostelworld Group founded?
Hostelworld Group was founded in 1999.
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Where is Hostelworld Group headquartered?
Hostelworld Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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What is the size of Hostelworld Group?
Hostelworld Group has 275 total employees.
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What industry is Hostelworld Group in?
Hostelworld Group’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is Hostelworld Group a private or public company?
Hostelworld Group is a Public company.
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What is Hostelworld Group’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Hostelworld Group is HSW.
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What is the current stock price of Hostelworld Group?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Hostelworld Group is $1.16.
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What is the current market cap of Hostelworld Group?
The current market capitalization of Hostelworld Group is $144M.
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What is Hostelworld Group’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Hostelworld Group is $116M.
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What is Hostelworld Group’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Hostelworld Group’s EPS for 12 months was $0.06.
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