Artist Couch Exchange
Database of individuals who can offer touring musicians and other artists a place to stay while on the road. Includes membership information and mailing lists.
Couch Surfing
Online community based on the concept of offering a couch to visitors. To become a verified member, payment by credit card is required.
Friendship Force
Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through an extensive program of homestay exchanges since 1977.
Global Freeloaders
Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.
Hospitality Club
Offers a network of members that offer free accommodation and travel help. Includes a forum, chat and travel guides. Available in many languages.
Hospitality Exchange
Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.
International Police Association
This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.
Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange Internation
Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members.
MeetURplanet
Graphic intense Australia based club. Registration is free, but to contact other members you have to pay.
Place2Stay
Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room.
Servas International
Offers a hospitality matching service, for a fee. Includes a newsletter, FAQ and list of countries.
Teachers Travel Web
Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.
Traveler Exchange
Slovakia based club with a small number of listings.
Travelhoo
One of the first web based networks with a very simple interface.
Warm Showers List
List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists.
Welcome Traveller Network
Members pay a nominal fee for bed and breakfast when visiting other members. There are several interest groups.
Women Welcome Women World Wide
For women only. Aims to foster international friendship by enabling women of different countries to visit one another. There is a membership fee.
World for Free
Publishes a paper membership directory. There is a membership fee.
Worldwide Homestay Exchanges
Site with a very small number of exchange offers, mostly from France. There is a membership fee.