How does Hostee work?
Hostee is a membership-based peer-to-peer accommodation platform. Members pay a flat monthly or annual fee to join. Hosts earn points by opening their spare room to travellers — our algorithm calculates how many points each stay is worth based on location, room type, amenities, and experiences offered. Travellers spend those points staying with hosts in other cities. It's a global community where generosity earns you the ability to travel.
How much does membership cost?
Hostee membership is $9.99/month or $99/year — saving you two months free on the annual plan. Membership gives you full access to the platform: host your space, earn points, book stays. Hostee Originals experiences are open to everyone — but members get 30–50% off every experience as a core membership benefit. Your points are your currency — membership is your key to the community.
How do hosts earn points?
Our smart algorithm calculates point earnings for every stay based on: proximity to city centre and transport links, room type (private room earns more than shared), private vs. shared bathroom, airport pickup offered, host rating and review history, and bonus points for taking guests on local excursions or experiences. The better the hosting experience, the more points you earn.
What factors determine how many points my listing is worth?
The Hostee algorithm considers: location score (distance to CBD, transit, airports), room quality (private room, en-suite bathroom, dedicated workspace), host extras (airport pickup, breakfast, local guide services), host reputation (rating, number of reviews, response rate), city demand (popular cities earn more), and experience bonuses (taking guests on excursions, cooking local meals, organising activities). Hosts can see their estimated points value before listing.
Do points expire?
No. Points never expire for active members. If your account is completely inactive for 36 months, points enter a dormancy hold — but a single login or stay reactivates them instantly. We believe the points you earn by hosting represent real value you created for someone else. You shouldn't lose them because life got busy.
Is it safe? How do you verify users?
Safety is built into every layer. All members must complete government ID verification before their first stay or hosting session. Both hosts and guests build reputation scores through post-stay reviews using a double-blind system. Our Community Score tracks positive contributions over time. We also require GPS check-in, offer a 24/7 emergency support button in-app, and conduct human review on every user's first three stays.
What are Hostee Originals?
Hostee Originals are curated local experiences created in partnership with real locals — open to everyone, not just members. A Berlin brewery tour with actual locals. A Lisbon chef's private dinner. A Gold Coast surf session before the tourists arrive. Anyone can book. Hostee members get 30–50% off, which means locals and travellers share the same experience — that's the whole point.
Where is Hostee launching?
Hostee is launching globally. We're kicking off in Berlin, Lisbon, Vancouver, and the Gold Coast — but there are no limits. Hostee grows where its community is. Sign up from anywhere in the world, and as hosts join your city, you'll be first to know when it goes live. The more people who join from a city, the faster it launches there.
When does Hostee launch?
We're currently building and recruiting our founding host community globally. Waitlist members get early access before public launch — and the earlier you sign up, the better your position in the queue. Founding members who join the waitlist also lock in a discounted membership rate. Join now and we'll email you the moment your city goes live.
