Virtual tours for hostels
Show the dorm honestly and the right guests book.
Hostel guests have one recurring fear, and it is not the price. It is walking into a dorm that is grimmer than the website suggested. Transparency is the entire marketing strategy.
- Show dorms and bathrooms honestly to build trust
- Sell the social spaces that drive hostel choice
- Reduce complaints from mismatched expectations
- Reach international travellers booking remotely
Why it works for this sector
A tour that shows the dorms, the bathrooms and the common areas exactly as they are does something counterintuitive: by removing the flattery, it removes the risk. Backpackers and budget travellers are used to being oversold, and a venue that shows itself plainly earns trust immediately.
The social spaces matter as much as the beds. People choose hostels for the atmosphere and the chance to meet others, so capturing the bar, the kitchen and the lounge sells the experience that the dorm alone does not.
How big a tour do you need?
Hostels with dorms, private rooms and social spaces usually fit our Medium tier at £825.
Every tour is priced on scenes, not square footage.
See what each tier includes, or answer five questions and we will size it for you.
Hostels virtual tours - your questions answered
Should we show the dorms as they really are?
Yes. Hostel guests expect basic and are suspicious of glossy. An honest capture attracts guests whose expectations match, which is what protects your reviews.
Can you shoot with guests in the building?
Yes, working around occupancy. Dorms are captured when empty during the day, and we handle consent for anyone appearing in social spaces.
How much does a hostel tour cost?
Typically £825 for up to 20 scenes covering dorm types, private rooms, bathrooms and social areas. All prices are plus VAT.
How long does it take from shoot to live?
Between 4 and 10 working days from shoot to live, depending on the size of the job.
What are your payment terms?
A 50% deposit secures your date and is due no later than two weeks before the shoot. 25% is payable once the shoot is complete, and the final 25% on delivery and sign-off, at which point the tour and any photography or video assets are sent to you.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included free within London Zones 1 to 4. Anywhere else is priced by mileage or by mode of transport, and it is set out in your quote before you commit.
Are your prices inclusive of VAT?
All prices are plus VAT. Your written quote always shows the VAT separately, so there are no surprises at invoice.
Who owns the finished tour and images?
We retain copyright of the finished work, and you receive a lifetime licence to use it however you like: your website, listings, social channels, print and advertising.
How it works
Virtual tours, start to finish
From first enquiry to a tour live on Google, the whole thing takes 4 to 10 working days after the shoot.
- 0115 min response
Tell us about your space
Call, email or send a floor plan and we will count the scenes and tell you which tier you fall into. We respond to every enquiry within 15 minutes during business hours, with a tailored written quote rather than a figure plucked out of the sky.
- 0250% deposit
Book your date
A 50% deposit secures the date, due no later than two weeks before the shoot. Travel is free within London Zones 1 to 4; anywhere else is priced by mileage or transport mode and shown in your quote.
- 032 to 8 hours
Shoot day
Between 2 and 8 hours on site depending on the size of the space, planned around your opening and trading hours. We have shot entire retail estates without costing a single trading hour, so working around you is normal rather than exceptional.
- 0425% on completion
Stitching and post-production
Every panorama is stitched, levelled and colour corrected, then built into a tour that matches the layout of your space. If you have commissioned an enhanced tour, this is where the hotspots, menus and calls to action are added.
- 0525% on delivery
Live and signed off
Between 4 and 10 working days from shoot to live, depending on the size of the job. Google tours then go through Google's own quality control, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours. Once you have signed off, the final payment is due and everything is sent over.
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What hostels clients book
The services your kind of space actually books. Combining them in one visit costs less than separate shoots.
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Ready to open your doors 24/7?
Our prices start at £435 and are based on your specific requirements. We endeavour to respond to all form submissions and email enquiries within 15 minutes.
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