Hostelworld: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
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Checked 1h ago · 9 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your Hostelworld purchase there: they split the commission they get from Hostelworld with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best Hostelworld rate right now
Verdict:
2 rate changes in the 54 days we've tracked it. Last moved Jul 17, 2026. TopCashback has held the top cashback rate longest: 48 of 54 days.
True on most portals for Hostelworld:
Cashback
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What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Purchases made through the Hostelworld app. - Use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback. Terms: - Cash Back will track to your account at $0. When you’ve completed your stay, the correct Cash Back value will be added. - Cash Back is calculated only on the item(s) price and does not include taxes, shipping or other fees. - Cash Back earned cannot exceed the total purchase amount. - To be eligible for Cash Back on all products, you must begin your purchase with an empty shopping cart.
What doesn't earn
- Coupon codes obtained from sites other than GoCashBack.com may void cash back. - Bulk/Reseller orders are not eligible for cash back. - Orders made with gift cards may not be eligible for cash back. - Orders made from mobile or mobile app may not be eligible for cash back. - All cash back is at the merchant's discretion.
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is earned on the deposit amount and not the full room booking total. Using coupon codes that are not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back. To be safe, stick to codes provided by Rakuten.
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What doesn't earn
Max Cash Back Per Order: $15 Posting Time: Purchases will typically show in your wallet as pending in 7 days. Approval Time: Cash Back will be added to your wallet within 90 days days after completing your travel. Activate Cash Back
What doesn't earn
Earn 9% Cash Back on sales up to $120 and 4% on the remaining amount when you place your first BeFrugal order. Cash back valid on completed stay only. Cash back calculated as a percentage of the online deposit charged by the HostelWorld platform only. Cash back is not calculated on booking total. Learn more about Travel Cash Back ×
Category rates & exclusions
- Hostel and Hotel Deposits 8%
- Social Pass - 1 Year $2
- Social Pass - 3 month $1
- Social Pass - 1 month $0.25
- Social Pass - 1 week
Only eligible for Social Passes and for lodging, hostel, hotel, stay deposits, and not the full amount of the stay.
Details last checked 10h ago.
Points
Category rates
- Other Purchases · most items 16.3 pts/$
- 1-Year Social Pass 784 pts
- 3-Month Social Pass 326 pts
- 1-Month Social Pass 146 pts
- 1-Week Social Pass 49 pts
Details last checked 5h ago.
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is earned on the deposit amount and not the full room booking total. Using coupon codes that are not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back. To be safe, stick to codes provided by Rakuten.
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Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)
Card earn rates are our own notes, not live data. Issuer caps and terms apply, so double-check before counting on one.
Paying with a gift card usually voids the portal's cashback. The discount on the card is your saving instead.
Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Hostelworld's best cashback rate has changed 2 times since Jul 11, ranging 9% to 30%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Cashback via TopCashback, Points via Rove Miles. Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, or 3 mi/$.
Every account sees the last 21 days here. Premium goes back to day one.
Common questions
Which shopping portal pays the most at Hostelworld? +
Right now 30% on TopCashback leads, out of 9 portals we track for Hostelworld. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 30% a good cashback rate for Hostelworld? +
30% on TopCashback is the usual rate for Hostelworld.
Can I earn airline miles or points for Hostelworld through a shopping portal? +
Yes, the top is 16.3 pts/$ on Rove Miles. Airline and card portals often pay miles or points instead of cashback.
How often do Hostelworld's cashback rates change? +
Hostelworld's best cashback rate has changed 2 times since Jul 11, ranging 9% to 30%.