CouchSurfing - http://www.couchsurfing.org/
A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice. Includes information about the organization, searchable listing of members, discussion groups, community wiki, and chat room. |
Friendship Force - http://www.friendshipforce.org
Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through a program of homestay exchanges since 1977. |
Global Freeloaders - http://www.globalfreeloaders.com
Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database. |
Hospitality Club - http://www.hospitalityclub.org/
Volunteer members offer free accommodation and travel help and leave comments in each others' profiles after the stay. Includes a forum, chat, and wiki travel guides. |
Hospitality Exchange - http://www.hospex.net
Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee. |
International Police Association - http://www.ipa-usa.org/
This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers. |
Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange International - http://www.lghei.org
Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members. |
MeetURplanet - http://www.meeturplanet.com/
Community offering free membership to travellers and hosts. Includes city information, personal experiences and gallery. |
Pasporta Servo - http://www.tejo.org/ps/
For people speaking Esperanto. There is a membership fee for those who don't offer hospitality themselves. |
Place2Stay - http://www.place2stay.net
Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room. |
Servas International - http://www.servas.org/
Oldest hospitality exchange organization. Website includes a newsletter, FAQ and list of countries. There is a membership fee and new members are interviewed by Servas representatives. |
Teachers Travel Web - http://www.teacherstravelweb.com
Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings. |
Warm Showers - http://www.warmshowers.org/
List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists. |
Welcome Traveller Network - http://www.welcometraveller.org
Members pay a nominal fee for bed and breakfast when visiting other members. There are several interest groups. |
Women Welcome Women World Wide - http://www.womenwelcomewomen.org.uk
For women only. Aims to foster international friendship by enabling women of different countries to visit one another. There is a membership fee. |