Hostelworld Group plc operates an online booking platform worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, B&B, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. The company also provides business information consulting and marketing planning services; and marketing, and research and development services. In addition, it is engaged in technology trading business. It operates approximately 1,100 hostels. Hostelworld Group plc was founded in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.