About us

“I remember sitting by a pool bar in Thailand, thinking there must be a better way to travel. Hotels felt impersonal, Airbnb was turning into pure business, and the magic of the sharing economy seemed to be gone.”
– Jan, Founder of Homeswap

That moment sparked the idea for Homeswap. A platform where travel isn’t about transactions, but about trust. Where real people open up their real homes, and in return get the chance to explore the world without paying for accommodation.

Jan had followed the rise of platforms like Airbnb closely. They changed travel forever – but also moved it away from its original purpose. Instead of sharing, it became a marketplace. Homeswap was born to bring that original spirit back: care, exchange, and community.

Our vision is simple:

Make it easy to travel the world without paying for accommodation.

Build a community where everyone has skin in the game – because we all share our homes with each other. Create authentic experiences where people look after each other’s spaces and meet as equals, not as hosts and customers.

“Every time someone opens their home, they’re not just giving away a bed – they’re building trust. And that trust is what makes travel unforgettable.”

Today, Homeswap is more than a platform. It’s a movement to bring people closer together, make travel accessible to more, and keep the true sharing economy alive.