Hostel software built
for beds, not just rooms
Manage dorm beds and private rooms from one dashboard. Handle group bookings, sync with Hostelworld and Booking.com, and sell bar tabs or tours directly to guest accounts.
Manage every bed, not just every room
Areca tracks individual beds within shared dorms, so you always know who is sleeping where. Assign specific beds at check-in, handle mixed-gender dorm rules, and avoid the double-booking headaches that generic hotel software ignores.
Private rooms and dorms, side by side
Most hostels offer both shared dorms and private rooms. Areca handles both in a single calendar view, so your front desk never has to switch between two systems or maintain separate spreadsheets.
Hostelworld, Booking.com, and more in sync
Connect your hostel to the major OTAs with automatic two-way sync. Availability and rates update instantly across every channel when a booking comes in, so overbookings become a thing of the past.
Everything a hostel front desk needs
Practical tools for busy hostel teams, from check-in rush to late-night walk-ins.
Per-Bed Tracking
Each bed in every dorm is a bookable unit. Know occupancy at the bed level, not just the room level.
Group Bookings
Handle groups of 10, 20, or 50 travelers without losing your mind. Assign beds across multiple dorms in a single reservation.
POS for Bars and Extras
Charge drinks, lockers, tours, or laundry directly to a guest's tab and settle everything at checkout.
Channel Manager
Sync availability and rates with Hostelworld, Booking.com, Airbnb, and 50+ other channels from one place.
Commission-Free Booking Engine
Take direct bookings through your own website and keep 100% of every reservation. No OTA fees, no middleman.
Housekeeping
Assign cleaning tasks per bed or room, track status in real time, and keep turnover times short between guests.
Multi-Language and Multi-Currency
Hostels attract international travelers. Areca handles multiple languages and currencies so your guests always feel at home.
Built for hostel operations
Key capabilities out of the box, no workarounds needed.
| Inventory model | Per-bed in shared dorms, per-room for privates — hybrid in one view |
| Calendar view | Drag-and-drop, right-click actions, color-coded bed and room status |
| OTA connections | 50+ channels including Hostelworld, Booking.com, Airbnb |
| Extras and POS | Sell services, food, and merchandise charged to guest accounts |
| Reporting | Occupancy per bed, revenue, pickup, and audit-ready financial history |
Explore the full Areca platform
Every Areca plan includes the PMS, channel manager, and booking engine together.
Your hostel deserves better software.
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