Hospitality Clubs
Couch Surfing
Network connecting travelers with locals offering accommodations and advice. Members can be vouched for by other members or verified by paying a fee. Includes information about the organization, searchable database, message board, and chat room.
Friendship Force
Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through an program of homestay exchanges since 1977.
Global Freeloaders
Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.
Hospitality Club
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
Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.
International Police Association
This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.
Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange International
Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members.
MeetURplanet
Australia-based club. Registration is free but paid membership is required to contact other members.
Pasporta Servo
For people speaking Esperanto. There is a membership fee.
Place2Stay
Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room.
Servas International
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
Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.
Warm Showers List
List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists.
Welcome Traveller Network
Members pay a nominal fee for bed and breakfast when visiting other members. There are several interest groups.
Women Welcome Women World Wide
For women only. Aims to foster international friendship by enabling women of different countries to visit one another. There is a membership fee.
