Pricing
Free trial
Setup
Run it from your phone / chat
Dorms & work-exchange
Activity & lesson scheduling
Guest bot (24/7 auto-replies)
Best for
| Hosttello | Mews | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29–99/mo flat | Quote-based, higher-end |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no card | Demo-led |
| Setup | ~5 min, self-serve | Implementation project |
| Run it from your phone / chat | Yes — run it from Telegram on your phone | No chat-bot ops |
| Dorms & work-exchange | Yes | Hotel-oriented |
| Activity & lesson scheduling | Yes — lessons, instructors & recurring timetables | No native lessons |
| Guest bot (24/7 auto-replies) | Yes | No |
| Best for | Small & independent hostels and surf/kite camps | Hotels & groups |
About Mews: Mews is a modern, design-forward PMS for hotels and hotel groups, with quote-based, higher-end pricing and a broad marketplace.
Why hostels & camps pick Hosttello
A fraction of the cost
Flat $29–99/mo vs Mews’ enterprise, quote-based pricing.
No implementation project
Sign up and go in minutes — not a multi-week rollout.
Hostel & camp DNA
Dorms, volunteers, lessons, gear and surf packages out of the box.
Chat-native
Run it from Telegram; Mews is a desktop hotel system.
When Mews might be the better fit
If you’re a boutique hotel or group that wants an enterprise-grade, integrations-rich PMS and can invest in implementation, Mews is excellent. For independent hostels and surf/kite camps, Hosttello gives you what you need without the cost or complexity.
Frequently asked
What’s a cheaper alternative to Mews for a hostel or camp?
Hosttello — flat $29–99/mo with a free trial, built for hostels and surf/kite camps (dorms, volunteers, lessons, packages, a Telegram guest bot) rather than hotels.
See it on your own hostel
Free for 14 days. No credit card. Live in 5 minutes — no demo required.
Start free