Hostelworld
Hostelworld’s current affiliate program operates through Partnerize. Current program materials use a 30-day attribution window and pay on approved/completed booking economics rather than one durable public flat payout.
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| Factor | Hostelworld | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Travel Tools & Services | Travel Tools & Services |
| Model | booking-cpa | qualified-booking |
| Commission | CPA based on a percentage of Hostelworld’s qualifying deposit/revenue; exact campaign rate is shown in Partnerize | Commission on qualified bookings made through approved affiliate integrations; current public page does not publish one universal rate |
| Cookie / attribution | 30 days | Verify current CJ/region-specific program terms |
| Approval | Create a Partnerize affiliate account, join the Hostelworld campaign, then await review | Free registration plus affiliate-network/advertiser approval |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Hostel, backpacking, budget-travel and destination publishers with booking intent. | Hotel, destination, itinerary and travel-planning publishers with booking-intent traffic. |
Booking.com
Booking.com currently offers a travel affiliate program that publishers access through its supported affiliate-network flow. The public program page confirms commission on qualified bookings but does not present one universal commission rate for every region or product.
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