Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, Host

Name: Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, Host
Rating: 4.5 (9288 reviews)
Author: CouchSurfing International Inc.

Locals, Travelers & Hangouts

Free · In‑App Purchases

9.3K Ratings
Age Rating

16+
In-App Controls
Category

Travel
Developer

CouchSurfing International Inc.
Language

EN
English
Size

212
MB

You have friends around the world, you just haven’t met them yet. Couchsurfing is the best way to stay with amazing locals, make lifelong travel friends, or host travelers coming to your hometown. Over 12 million travel enthusiasts use Couchsurfing in more than 230,000 cities around the world. Use the Couchsurfing app to plan and manage your trip itinerary. Find hosts in your next destination • Browse the millions of local hosts offering a place to stay in thousands of cities and towns • Stay with and meet locals and have an authentic travel experience • Explore accommodations options near where you are right now, or near your future destination Make New Friends • Discover thousands of fun events planned by other Couchsurfers in your hometown or in your next travel destination • Use Couchsurfing Hangouts to show you who’s nearby your current location and available to meet up right now Meet Travellers Without Traveling • Host or meet up with incoming travellers coming to your city • Can’t travel right now? Let new cultures and friends come to you And More • Easily create and manage a Couchsurfing profile • Manage your incoming or outgoing requests, messages, and more • Add pictures to document your travel adventures • See which of your Facebook friends also have a Couchsurfing account

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

9.3K Ratings

Life changing App
09/13/2019
eeikamynhier
This has been by far the best App I have downloaded. It has enhanced my life and taught me things about the world and life itself. The people I meet seem to have very little expectations of a host and their travels other than experiencing someone and something new. I can’t tell you how refreshing that is or how it has helped me shift my consciousness to be grateful and just be in the moment. I’ve learned a lot from my guests and am just so thankful for all the experiences I have been lucky to share. I also love that I’ve been able to expose my children to a world and perspective outside of our own. The ONLY downside (and I caution all single women who host or travel) is hosting single men for safety reasons and or just plain overt sexual attempts. Please read reviews of single male guests and make sure they have at least 5. I had a couple of very uncomfortable experiences and now know to only accept men with at least 5 reviews. Other than that this App is amazing and my life is better for it.
Life changing App
09/13/2019
eeikamynhier

This has been by far the best App I have downloaded. It has enhanced my life and taught me things about the world and life itself. The people I meet seem to have very little expectations of a host and their travels other than experiencing someone and something new. I can’t tell you how refreshing that is or how it has helped me shift my consciousness to be grateful and just be in the moment. I’ve learned a lot from my guests and am just so thankful for all the experiences I have been lucky to share. I also love that I’ve been able to expose my children to a world and perspective outside of our own. The ONLY downside (and I caution all single women who host or travel) is hosting single men for safety reasons and or just plain overt sexual attempts. Please read reviews of single male guests and make sure they have at least 5. I had a couple of very uncomfortable experiences and now know to only accept men with at least 5 reviews. Other than that this App is amazing and my life is better for it.
App is a must for budget travelers
10/16/2018
lizloveslaughs
A week ago when i began my journey, I couldn’t believe i was opening up my wallet for my already too expensive 3-month long travel plans, the costs of almost none of which had yet hit my bank account. I also couldnt believe, as a 20-something female, that i was considering crashing on people’s couches to save a few bucks. One week in, literally, one week, and i have not a clue how much i paid to verify my account - whatever it was, it’s worth its weight in gold. Ive met numerous friends organically in the three cities i’ve visited these last 8 days, but the real connections were made with other open-minded surfers through this app. Ive spent zero dollars on lodging, got local tips on great places to eat for cheap, tourist traps to avoid, and began networking with friends of friends across the plethora of other cities/countrysides i plan to visit over the course of the next few months. I’m completely rejuvenated in life and inspired to continue budget traveling for as long as i can.Its crazy to think how new social media/app networking is in the scheme of how long humans have travelled. You guys are just scratching the surface and I’m so excited to be here for the journey. 4 stars instead of 5 simply, because it still needs to be a little more user friendly. It’s hard to see when people reply directly to you in hangouts. Not super navigable... a few interface changes in a few more updates and this thing will be ready to rock. Love you guys and thanks for helping me see the world 🙌🏼😭☮️🌏
App is a must for budget travelers
10/16/2018
lizloveslaughs

A week ago when i began my journey, I couldn’t believe i was opening up my wallet for my already too expensive 3-month long travel plans, the costs of almost none of which had yet hit my bank account. I also couldnt believe, as a 20-something female, that i was considering crashing on people’s couches to save a few bucks. One week in, literally, one week, and i have not a clue how much i paid to verify my account - whatever it was, it’s worth its weight in gold. Ive met numerous friends organically in the three cities i’ve visited these last 8 days, but the real connections were made with other open-minded surfers through this app. Ive spent zero dollars on lodging, got local tips on great places to eat for cheap, tourist traps to avoid, and began networking with friends of friends across the plethora of other cities/countrysides i plan to visit over the course of the next few months. I’m completely rejuvenated in life and inspired to continue budget traveling for as long as i can.Its crazy to think how new social media/app networking is in the scheme of how long humans have travelled. You guys are just scratching the surface and I’m so excited to be here for the journey. 4 stars instead of 5 simply, because it still needs to be a little more user friendly. It’s hard to see when people reply directly to you in hangouts. Not super navigable... a few interface changes in a few more updates and this thing will be ready to rock. Love you guys and thanks for helping me see the world 🙌🏼😭☮️🌏
They took money from me only to suspend my account for other people’s behavior
07/04/2021
Traveler and Lawyer
We need a better alternative. I was forced to pay $3 every month to be able to use the application but that’s not the main problem. I largely enjoyed using the application because I met many people from all over the world who I have become friends with and had good experiences with. But the administrators of the application have a very poor management style. I once hosted a guy at my house who ended up causing many problems, including stealing my keys. I made sure to complain to the CS team about this, and provided videos. All they did was suspend his account for a week. There were also multiple instances of people using the application to sexually harass people including myself. The application allows anyone to block you for any reason and with no follow-up. That’s not what’s problematic. What’s problematic is that after taking your money, the team suspends your account if “too many people” block you. There are people with multiple accounts who have blocked me because they either wanted to cause trouble at my house or sexually harass me. It’s common for people to abuse the block function. But the CS team refused to investigate these blocks and just suspended my account with no details. I have invested in my account and built up over the years, and it’s sad to see how one can get victimized like that.
They took money from me only to suspend my account for other people’s behavior
07/04/2021
Traveler and Lawyer

We need a better alternative. I was forced to pay $3 every month to be able to use the application but that’s not the main problem. I largely enjoyed using the application because I met many people from all over the world who I have become friends with and had good experiences with. But the administrators of the application have a very poor management style. I once hosted a guy at my house who ended up causing many problems, including stealing my keys. I made sure to complain to the CS team about this, and provided videos. All they did was suspend his account for a week. There were also multiple instances of people using the application to sexually harass people including myself. The application allows anyone to block you for any reason and with no follow-up. That’s not what’s problematic. What’s problematic is that after taking your money, the team suspends your account if “too many people” block you. There are people with multiple accounts who have blocked me because they either wanted to cause trouble at my house or sexually harass me. It’s common for people to abuse the block function. But the CS team refused to investigate these blocks and just suspended my account with no details. I have invested in my account and built up over the years, and it’s sad to see how one can get victimized like that.
Verification scam $$
10/04/2019
WaikikiCheeky
I’ve used the app 3 years ago and on my recent travel I decided to download it again. I was updating my profile & was prompted that I would have a higher chance of getting approved if I verified my account. They asked for a credit card to verify my account but did not indicate that a charge was to be made or how entering my cc details would result in a $60 charge! I entered my cc details thinking that it was just to verify that I am who I say I am regarding my name etc. Returning home from my holiday I received an email stating that I have been charged $60!!! I emailed their customer support stating my situation - I was unaware of the charge, amount, & ultimately being mislead. Jenny a customer service agent said they do not refund outside of the 7 day window (mind you I was only 2 days outside of the 7 day window) and asked for them to make an exception and she insisted that a refund cannot be processed. Very upsetting considering that I didn’t end up using the app. Terrible customer service! Absolutely Money hungry!*UPDATE* - stop responding to reviews advising them to contact customer service when you know very well your customer service agents will refuse to help out especially regarding any sort of refund. If you actually read my review you would see that I WANT A REFUND! & if you were genuine with helping me out you would provide a specific email and a claim number to ensure that I indeed get my refund!!

Developer Response
We’re very sorry that our account set-up process was unclear—please contact our Support team at support@couchsurfing.com so that we can help to resolve any issues with memberships and/or payments you are having. Thank you!
Verification scam $$
10/04/2019
WaikikiCheeky

I’ve used the app 3 years ago and on my recent travel I decided to download it again. I was updating my profile & was prompted that I would have a higher chance of getting approved if I verified my account. They asked for a credit card to verify my account but did not indicate that a charge was to be made or how entering my cc details would result in a $60 charge! I entered my cc details thinking that it was just to verify that I am who I say I am regarding my name etc. Returning home from my holiday I received an email stating that I have been charged $60!!! I emailed their customer support stating my situation - I was unaware of the charge, amount, & ultimately being mislead. Jenny a customer service agent said they do not refund outside of the 7 day window (mind you I was only 2 days outside of the 7 day window) and asked for them to make an exception and she insisted that a refund cannot be processed. Very upsetting considering that I didn’t end up using the app. Terrible customer service! Absolutely Money hungry!*UPDATE* - stop responding to reviews advising them to contact customer service when you know very well your customer service agents will refuse to help out especially regarding any sort of refund. If you actually read my review you would see that I WANT A REFUND! & if you were genuine with helping me out you would provide a specific email and a claim number to ensure that I indeed get my refund!!
Developer Response 10/03/2019
We’re very sorry that our account set-up process was unclear—please contact our Support team at support@couchsurfing.com so that we can help to resolve any issues with memberships and/or payments you are having. Thank you!

Ever notice the little things that make a trip run smoother? We've been sweating the details so you don't have to! Action buttons no longer show up on past events where they don't belong, chat bubbles now look crisp and perfectly placed, and mentions sent from the web finally display just right on your phone. We also tidied up the Stay context header and freed that freemium banner from hogging half your screen—it now scrolls along with the rest of your content where it belongs. Small fixes, big difference. Happy travels!

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Seller: CouchSurfing International Inc.
Size: 212 MB
Category: Travel
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Location: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 16+

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Annual Contribution $19.99

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Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, Host

Ratings & Reviews

Life changing App

App is a must for budget travelers

They took money from me only to suspend my account for other people’s behavior

Verification scam $$

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