Middle East & Africa Hostel Market Size & Outlook

The hostel market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 638.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa hostel market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$440.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$638.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.4%
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Middle East & Africa hostel market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA hostel market highlights

  • The MEA hostel market generated a revenue of USD 440.5 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, dormitory rooms was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2024.
  • Dormitory Rooms is the most lucrative accommodation type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 440.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 638.7 million
Growth rate6.4% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentDormitory rooms
Fastest growing segmentDormitory Rooms
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDormitory Rooms
Key market players worldwideHostelling International, A&O Hotels and Hostels, Generator Hostel, St Christopher’s Inns, Meininger Hotels, Safestay, Youth Hostel Association


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.8% of the global hostel market in 2024.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,518.8 million by 2030.

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Hostel Market Scope

Hostel market segmentation & scope
Private Rooms
Others
Family Rooms
Dormitory Rooms
Guest Type
Students and Interns
Business Travelers
Others
Backpackers and Solo Travelers
Families
Booking Mode
Travel Agents & Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
Direct Booking
Marketplace Booking

Hostel Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Selina View profile 1001-5000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.selina.com
Youth Hostel Association View profile 501-1000 Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.yha.org.uk/
Safestay View profile 101-250 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.safestay.com/
Meininger Hotels View profile 501-1000 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe https://www.meininger-hotels.com
St Christopher’s Inns View profile 101-250 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/
Generator Hostel View profile 501-1000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://staygenerator.com
A&O Hotels and Hostels View profile 1001-5000 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe https://www.aohostels.com/en/
Hostelling International View profile 5001-10000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.hihostels.com

Middle East & Africa hostel market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to hostel market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Dormitory rooms was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa hostel market based on dormitory rooms covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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