Couchsurfing: Stay, Meet, Host

You have friends around the world, you just haven't met them yet.

Couchsurfing is the best social network to stay with amazing locals, make lifelong travel friends, or host travelers coming to your hometown. Over 25 million members use Couchsurfing in more than 230,000 cities around the world.

Solo doesn't mean alone. Whether you're crossing continents or free this weekend in your own city, there's a Hangout, a host, or a new friend nearby.

STAY WITH LOCALS
Browse millions of local hosts offering travelers a place to stay - a couch, a spare room, a new perspective. Budget travel that no hostel or hotel can match, because staying with locals is about cultural exchange, not transactions.

MEET TRAVELERS AND MAKE FRIENDS
Use Hangouts to see who's nearby and up for meeting right now - solo travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and locals. Join thousands of events and meetups planned by Couchsurfers in your city or your next destination. The easiest way to find a travel buddy or make friends abroad.

HOST THE WORLD
Can't travel right now? Bring the world to your couch. Host travelers, share your city, and build friendships across borders without leaving home.

TRAVEL SAFELY
References from real members, identity verification, and community trust tools help you choose who to stay with, host, or meet - including features valued by solo female travelers.

WHY COUCHSURFING
- The original hospitality exchange community, since 2003
- Free stays with hosts worldwide - couch surfing is about people, not price
- Hangouts: real-time meetups with travelers near you
- Events in 230,000+ cities, from language exchanges to city walks
- For backpackers, digital nomads, solo travelers, and the culturally curious

Meet as strangers. Leave as friends. Download Couchsurfing and join 25 million members exploring the world together.

Recent changes:
Small fixes, big difference! Action buttons no longer appear on past events, chat bubbles look crisp and perfectly placed, and web mentions now display correctly on your phone. We also tidied up the Stay context header and fixed the freemium banner so it scrolls with your content instead of hogging your screen. Happy travels!