Hostarnas

Hostarnas is an online marketplace that connects event hosts with potential guests for a variety of occasions, including weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, and community events. Launched in 2018 by a team of event planners and software developers, the platform was created to streamline the search, booking, and management processes for both hosts and participants. Users can create profiles detailing event specifics such as date, location, capacity, and budget, and can browse listings with filtering options for type of event, price range, and availability. Hostarnas incorporates a review and rating system that allows past participants to evaluate the quality of events and hosts, promoting transparency within the community.

The website includes tools for contract generation, payment processing, and real‑time communication between hosts and guests. It also offers promotional services, such as featured listings and targeted advertising, to increase visibility for hosts seeking larger audiences. In addition to individual events, Hostarnas supports collaborations between multiple hosts who wish to co‑organize larger productions, providing a shared dashboard for collaborative budget tracking and resource allocation. While headquartered in Austin, Texas, the platform operates on a worldwide basis and supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a broad user base. As of 2025, Hostarnas reports over 50,000 active hosts and more than 200,000 registered guests, with a cumulative transaction volume exceeding two hundred million dollars annually. The service remains free for users, with revenue generated through a small fee levied on each successful booking.