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Couchsurfing Travel App

Couchsurfing Travel App

Android Couchsurfing Inc.
3.3 Popularity

Addictive travel app to stay with locals

System Requirements

Updated
June 30, 2025
Age Rating
Teen
Android
Android 7.0++
Package Name
com.couchsurfing.mobile.android

So here's my honest take on the Couchsurfing Travel App. I've tested a bunch of travel apps and this one's pretty solid. The concept of staying with locals and making new travel friends is really cool, and the app makes it easy to find and connect with hosts. In my experience, the people on here are mostly friendly and welcoming. But it does have some issues - the approval process can be slow, and the app itself is a bit outdated and buggy at times. Overall though, if you're into that whole 'travel like a local' thing, I'd say Couchsurfing is worth a shot.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of hosts available in cities all over the world
  • Ability to meet up with other travelers through Hangouts
  • Free to use, don't have to pay to stay with hosts
  • Interesting way to experience a destination like a local
  • Good for solo travelers looking to make new friends

Cons

  • Host approval process can take a while
  • App is a little outdated and buggy at times
  • Some hosts can be unreliable or not as welcoming as expected
  • Safety concerns if you don't vet hosts properly
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3.3 /5
based on 116,411 reviews
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Description

Been using the Couchsurfing Travel App for a couple months now. It’s basically an app where you can find local hosts to stay with or hang out with when you’re traveling. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do – you can browse through profiles of hosts in your next destination and request to crash on their couch. There’s also a ‘Hangouts’ feature where you can see who’s nearby and wants to meet up. And you can host travelers coming to your city too, which is a cool way to make new friends.

Look, if you’re into meeting locals and seeing a city like a local instead of just doing the tourist thing, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the interface is a little clunky and the approval process for hosts can be slow – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

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