CouchsurfingReviews of couchsurfing.com

Couchsurfing is what you make it. I have been using CS for a few years now and it has made traveling around the world such an enjoyable experience. I also love meeting local surfers and hosts at meetups where we can share our stories. Really, it is what you make it. When you are involved in the community, you can learn from the friends you make where the good spots are. I am someone who is fortunate enough to have the option to travel regularly and stay in nice hotels. However, I choose to surf because it makes the experience much more authentic and also has a smaller carbon footprint compared to staying in hotels. I am not saying that every host is going to be perfect, but it is really up to you to try and figure out the hints people are giving in their reviews of hosts/surfers. They are usually discrete. It is a fact that most people don't want to give negative feedback, but usually if the reviews are short or they give hints at certain problems, they are telling you to avoid those hosts if you don't like a certain type of person. I always recommend you start by hosting so that you can build a reputation and learn the process. My final recommendation is to have a real CS mentality, this is about making bonds with people and enjoying the community experience. It is not about having a free place to stay or expecting to be compensated for hosting. That is out of the spirit of CS. If you really like your host, sure, offer to take them out for dinner or get them a drink, but it shouldn't be an inate expectation and that is also the same for the reverse. Also, common decency on both the side of the surfer and the host. It is about being empathetic towards each others needs. In my experience, this isn't usually a problem. But to wrap this all up, CS is a unique and special experience and I highly recommend it. You will definetly have lots of positive experiences!

It is a cool platform, i use it from time to time and it helps a lot to save your money, if you looking for a host or to meet new people if you just looking for a company to spend free time in a new city.

I went travelling for four years and constantly used Couchsurfing (CS). If you don't know how to use it - it can be frustrating which is why I think it has such a low score on Trustpilot. However, I saved so much money using CS but more than that - I have developed relationships with people from all over the world. Some of my best friends were found on CS and I don't think this app gets the credit it deserves. Honestly, as cheesy as it sounds, this app changed my life because without it, I wouldn't have been able to travel all over the world. So yes, I absolutely love it!

Best way to make new friends in different places and best way to get in contact with locals!

I have travelled to many places in Europe and in the USA and really loved meeting people through CouchSurfing! Some of them are now really close and/or good friends! So I can only recommend it :)

Two weeks ago there was the first time when I tried CouchSurfing when I was in Milan and I am really glad that this platform exists. It was the unforgettable trip with the great host and for free. Perfect for students' trips.

I love couchsurfing, only had good experiences. Of course you gotta be careful with scams and stuff, just trust your wit and your gut. not just great for saving money, also amazong for meeting locals!

Why didn't someone think of this sooner? Thats what I was thinking when I first became familiar with couch surfing. It's easy and it's hard to believe it actually works, but because of good intentioned and open minded people, it does. Whenever I am am traveling, I search the couchsurfing hosts in that area (in US or anywhere in the world). I can choose the age,gender and other preferences as I search. I can read about what other people say about the person, and if they are verified (meaning they have paid a fee to couchsurfing to clear a criminal background check). I have met so many great people on here, and my experiences have all been neutral or positive. People tend to be up front so I know what to expect (I have 20 dogs, I am busy so you'll have to show yourself around, etc) I saw most of Europe by couchsurfing. Its amazing that there are cool people everywhere in the world that just want to be hospitable with no crooked intensions. Its really renewed my faith in humanity. When I am back in my hometown, I am a host and try to give back for all I have received. You should try it and tell your friends about it.