Stay with locals.
Host travelers.
Travel free.
The free CouchSurfing alternative. Open your home, find a sofa, or just meet people — in 190+ countries.
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How it works
Three steps. No catch.
Create your profile
Sign up in 2 minutes. Tell us whether you want to host, travel, or just meet people locally.
Find hosts or guests
Browse real member profiles in 190+ countries. Send stay requests or open your home to travelers.
Travel for free
Stay with locals, host in return. Build genuine connections — no money ever changes hands.
Why we exist
CouchSurfing charged $15/year and banned members who didn't pay.
We rebuilt it from scratch — same spirit, free forever. No paywall, no premium tier, no BS.
Why Sofahop?
Actually free
No subscription, no paywall, no premium tier — ever. CouchSurfing charged $15/year. We don't.
Safe & trusted
Verified profiles and mutual references so you know who you're staying with before you arrive.
Original CS spirit
Built on what CouchSurfing was before 2020: real cultural exchange between real people.
190+ countries
Members in every continent — major capitals and small towns. Someone near you is already on here.
Your next free stay
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