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Many guests, little time? Automate without losing your personal touch.

In a hostel, it’s all about experience, freedom, and speed. With Runnr.ai, every guest gets instant answers via WhatsApp, in their own language, 24/7.

Trusted by 500+ accomodations

Every guest, instantly helped

From Wi-Fi codes to kitchen rules or pub crawl times. Runnr.ai answers every question via WhatsApp, right when guests need it.

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Recognizable challenges for Hostels

High Volume Pressure High Volume Pressure

Large groups and international guests create constant demand, putting pressure on staff and stretching response times.

 
Repetitive Questions Daily Repetitive Questions Daily

Guests keep asking the same things: Wi-Fi, check-out, kitchen rules taking up valuable time every day.

 
Reception Overloaded Fast Reception Overloaded Fast

Group bookings and practical requests quickly overwhelm the front desk, leaving little time for personal attention.

 
Guests Hate Waiting Guests Hate Waiting

Travelers want to explore, not queue delays at check-in or with questions hurt the guest experience.

 
Info Always Requested Info Always Requested

Guests constantly ask about facilities, activity times, or breakfast information that should be easily accessible.

 
Needs Beyond Staff Hours Needs Beyond Staff Hours

Guests need answers 24/7, even when your team isn’t available especially in evenings or weekends.

 

What it looks like in practice

Before arrival

Guests receive a welcome message with all the practical info they need.

During their stay

Questions about lockers, showers, Wi-Fi, nightlife or events are answered instantly.

Upsells

like towels, city tours or bar deals are offered automatically at just the right moment.

At checkout
guests check out automatically, get a review request or a return-stay offer.

Smart support, real connection

Guests get instant answers via WhatsApp. No waiting, no language barriers. Info and upsells run automatically, so your team can focus on personal contact and building community, even during night shifts or staff changes.

Multilangual

Engage with your guests proactively from booking to checkout

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Step 1BookingEngage guests from the moment they book with practical information and personalized offers
Arrival
Step 2ArrivalEnsure a smooth welcome and promote your facilities
Check-in
Step 3Check-inEnsure a smooth check-in process, send digital keys and promote upsells
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Step 4StayAsk for in-stay feedback and offer additional services
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Step 5Check-outMake goodbyes effortless while leaving a lasting impression

The power of Runnr.ai, at a glance

Smart tech, instant results. Choose the tone and style of your digital agent — casual, professional, or extra warm.

Proactive messaging
Automate 95% of guest conversations — while keeping it human.
Pro Active messaging
Unified Inbox
WhatsApp, SMS, website, Booking.com — all in one place.
Inbox
Upsells & request handling
Offer breakfast, late check-out or champagne. Automatically, at the right time.
Upsell
Real-Time Insights
Know what’s happening: open requests, satisfaction scores, time saved and revenue generated.
Insights
Multilingual chat
Guests receive replies in their own language, you simply type in yours.
Multilingual
Integrations
Seamlessly connects to your PMS (mews, booking.com), housekeeping tools, key systems, and booking platforms. 
PMS integrations
Online check-in
Guests pay for extras directly in chat fast, secure, and hassle-free, boosting both convenience and revenue.
PMS integrations

Why choose to use Runnr.ai?

Turn every guest interaction into a 5-star experience!
Guest excellence
94%
Of guests says Runnr.ai enhances their stay.
Guest engagement
65%
Of the guests that asks one or more questions
Boost Upsells
€50
Extra revenues per room / month by relevant upselling
Automation rate
95%
Guests questions and interactions that are automated by Runnr.ai 
Ready to work smarter?
Guests questions and interactions that are automated by Runnr.ai.
"It felt like I was talking to a real person"

What guests say

Laura
Laura BGuest at Boutique Hotel aan Zee
I had my door code in under a minute. No waiting, no app.
Daniel
Daniel RBusiness traveler
Even my restaurant reservation was handled over WhatsApp. Super easy!
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Sara MWeekend guest
I messaged in French and got a reply instantly. So convenient.
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Peter J.Citytriper
I didn’t have to go to the reception once. Everything just worked — from the door code to booking the sauna.
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Kim L.Traveler

I messaged in the evening about late check-out and it was arranged in two minutes. Super smooth.

Behind the scenes with our customers

Stories from satisfied Hostels describing the impact of Runnr.ai on their business.
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Ready to level up your guest experience?

Start real conversations on the channel your guests actually use, whatsapp.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Runnr.ai priced? Runnr.ai offers flexible pricing based on your property’s size and needs ensuring affordability for both small and large accommodations. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your business.
Are there any setup or hidden fees? No! Runnr.ai has no hidden fees or extra setup costs. Our team ensures a seamless onboarding process at no additional charge.
What’s included in the pricing?

Our pricing includes:

  • Full access to Runnr.ai’s automation features, including guest messaging, upsells, and request handling.
  • Seamless integrations with PMS, CMS, digital keys, and housekeeping software.
  • Real-time analytics to track engagement, revenue, and performance.
How much do I pay for Whatsapp?

WhatsApp fees are charged based per conversation (24 hr window). The actual price of initiated messages can vary depending on factors such as the country of origin of the guest and the message category. 

On average, the cost is approximately €0.75 per room per month.