More than a place to stay, a real encounter.
Join a worldwide community of travelers and local hosts to share stays, experiences and authentic moments.
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From vibrant cities to hidden villages, GOT A COUCH? connects you with local hosts ready to share their culture, their everyday life and their favourite spots.
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what travelers and hosts usually ask before joining GOT A COUCH?
- How does GOT A COUCH? work?
- Members create a profile, then either offer a place to stay (free couch or paid stay) or search for a host. Travelers send a stay request describing their trip; hosts accept, decline, or ask for more information before confirming.
- Is free accommodation on GOT A COUCH? really free?
- Yes — a free couch stay (the original spirit of community hosting) never involves any payment between traveler and host on GOT A COUCH? Paid stays are a separate, clearly labeled option for hosts who want to offer a booked room or space instead.
- How do I become a host?
- Complete your profile, then publish a listing — either a free couch or a paid stay — describing your space, availability, and house rules. You can pause or update it at any time.
- How do I send a stay request?
- Open a listing you're interested in and send a request with your travel dates and a short introduction. The host reviews it and can accept, decline, or ask a follow-up question before deciding.
- How does a paid stay work?
- Paid stays are booked and paid for directly on GOT A COUCH? Pricing, cancellation terms, and house rules are shown on the listing before you book, and payment is only captured once the booking is confirmed.
- How does profile verification work?
- Members can verify their email, phone number, and identity. Verified badges appear on a profile only once the corresponding check has actually passed — never assumed or invented.
- How does GOT A COUCH? protect travelers and hosts?
- Messaging includes safety tools like blocking and reporting, stays go through a clear request/acceptance flow before any commitment, and a trust & safety team reviews reports and disputes raised by members.
- How do I find a host in a specific city?
- Use the search page and filter by destination, dates, and the type of stay you're looking for — free couch, paid stay, or both.
- What's the difference between GOT A COUCH? and traditional accommodation?
- GOT A COUCH? is built around real connections between travelers and local hosts, not just a transaction — free community hosting sits alongside paid stays, and every stay starts with an actual conversation, not just an instant booking.