Zostel Europe Expansion Adds New Hostel Access for Travellers

Zostel Partnership with Safestay Supports European Travel Growth

Zostel has announced a partnership with Safestay that will expand its network across Europe and the UK, giving travellers access to 24 hostels in more than 20 destinations via Zostel’s booking platform.

Under the agreement, 24 Safestay hostels will be listed on Zostel.com, while 82 Zostel properties will appear on Safestay’s platform. Together, the combined network will cover more than 8,000 beds across Europe, the UK, India, Nepal and Thailand. Both companies will continue operating independently.

The partnership comes at a time when travel between India and Europe continues to grow, with more travellers planning multi-country itineraries that combine destinations across regions. The collaboration aims to simplify international travel planning and bookings while reducing reliance on third-party platforms.

Around 20 properties are expected to go live during the first phase in the coming week, while the complete rollout is scheduled to conclude by June 2026.

The partnership includes a common framework of operational standards focused on guest safety, room quality, fire safety, equality policies, safeguarding measures and data protection practices.

Aviral Gupta, CEO of Zostel and Zo World, said the collaboration will help travellers access more destinations while maintaining a focus on community and guest experience.

Larry Lipman, Managing Director at Safestay, said the agreement supports Safestay’s international expansion plans and provides access to new traveller segments through collaboration with an established hostel network in India.

The company expects the partnership to contribute to growth in international bookings over the next year while also supporting direct bookings and reducing dependence on online travel agency commissions.

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