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Margaux L.
Paris, France
Un canapé-lit confortable dans mon salon plein de plantes, à deux pas des musées et des galeries du Marais. Métro Saint-Paul à 5 minutes à pied. Petit-déjeuner improvisé si vous êtes matinal, et volontiers une balade dans le quartier pour vous montrer mes adresses préférées.
4.9· 34 reviews
Beatriz C.
Lisbonne, Portugal
Nous accueillons en famille dans notre maison du quartier de Graça, à deux pas du tram 28 et du Miradouro. Chambre avec un lit d'appoint possible, accès à notre atelier de céramique si ça vous tente, et le petit-déjeuner portugais habituel avant de partir explorer la ville.
5.0· 19 reviews
Yasmine D.
Marrakech, Morocco
Family welcome in the heart of the medina, mint tea guaranteed.
5.0· 15 reviews
Made D.
Bali, Indonesia
Shared outdoor space, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
4.8· 21 reviews
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Auckland, City of Volcanoes and Sails: Where Māori Heritage Meets the Pacific Soul of New Zealand
Explore Tāmaki Makaurau beyond the harbour bridge: ancient volcanic pā, Pasifika markets, island ferries and neighborhood cafés that reveal Auckland's true character.
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GOT A COUCH? Founding Members
InterestsWelcome to the exclusive community of the first 1,000 verified members of GOT A COUCH?. Every member of this community receives the Founder Benefits badge for life, permanent recognition as an early supporter, priority access to selected new features, and invitations to special opportunities. Together, our Founding Members are helping shape the future of GOT A COUCH?
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GOT A COUCH? Hosts Worldwide
InterestsWelcome to GOT A COUCH? Hosts Worldwide, the global community for people who want to host travelers, meet people from around the world and share authentic local experiences. With GOT A COUCH?, you choose how you host: welcome travelers for free for cultural exchange and meaningful connections, or offer a paid stay, set your own price and earn from your available couch, room or space. Connect with travelers, share your culture, recommend your favorite local places and build friendships across borders. Whether you're an experienced host or thinking about hosting for the first time, this community is your place to connect, exchange advice and discover a new way of welcoming the world. Host for free or offer a paid stay — you decide. GOT A COUCH? — Stay. Meet. Belong.
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GOT A COUCH? Solo Travelers
InterestsThe global GOT A COUCH? community for solo travelers. Connect with other independent travelers and local people, share experiences and travel advice, find activities and meetups, and discover destinations together. Travel solo, but never feel alone.
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GOT A COUCH? Ambassadors
InterestsThe official global community for GOT A COUCH? Ambassadors. Connect with City, Country, Continental, Nomadic and Global Ambassadors, share local knowledge, organize events, welcome new members and help build trusted GOT A COUCH? communities around the world.
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How it works
Four steps to travel or host with total ease.
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Create your profile
Introduce yourself in a few minutes: who you are, what you're looking for or offering.
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Find or post a listing
Look for a free couch or a paid stay, or list your own in just a few clicks.
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Chat with confidence
Message your host or traveler before confirming, through the built-in messaging.
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Live the experience
Meet up, share a moment or a roof, and leave a review when you're back.
Safety and trust
Whether you're hosting or being hosted, GOT A COUCH? looks after every exchange.
Verified profiles
Identity and contact details checked before travelers and hosts are ever put in touch.
Secure payment
Paid stays are settled directly on GOT A COUCH?, never outside the platform.
Verified reviews
Only travelers and hosts who actually experienced the stay can leave a review.
Dedicated support
A team you can reach if you have doubts, before, during, or after your stay.
They travel with GOT A COUCH?
What the community shares about their trips and stays.
“A wonderful experience with Ismail. He is respectful, friendly, and a pleasure to host. Communication was easy and everything went smoothly throughout his stay. I highly recommend him to the Got.a.Couch community and would be happy to host him again in the future.”
“Layadi a été un excellent visiteur : respectueux, sympathique, ponctuel et très facile à accueillir. La communication s’est parfaitement déroulée avant et pendant le séjour. Il a respecté les lieux et les règles de la maison. Je le recommande chaleureusement à tous les hôtes de la communauté GotaCouch.”
“Parfait pour un développeur en télétravail, wifi excellent.”
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what travelers and hosts usually ask before joining GOT A COUCH?
- How does GOT A COUCH? work?
- Members create a profile, then either offer a place to stay (free couch or paid stay) or search for a host. Travelers send a stay request describing their trip; hosts accept, decline, or ask for more information before confirming.
- Is free accommodation on GOT A COUCH? really free?
- Yes — a free couch stay (the original spirit of community hosting) never involves any payment between traveler and host on GOT A COUCH? Paid stays are a separate, clearly labeled option for hosts who want to offer a booked room or space instead.
- How do I become a host?
- Complete your profile, then publish a listing — either a free couch or a paid stay — describing your space, availability, and house rules. You can pause or update it at any time.
- How do I send a stay request?
- Open a listing you're interested in and send a request with your travel dates and a short introduction. The host reviews it and can accept, decline, or ask a follow-up question before deciding.
- How does a paid stay work?
- Paid stays are booked and paid for directly on GOT A COUCH? Pricing, cancellation terms, and house rules are shown on the listing before you book, and payment is only captured once the booking is confirmed.
- How does profile verification work?
- Members can verify their email, phone number, and identity. Verified badges appear on a profile only once the corresponding check has actually passed — never assumed or invented.
- How does GOT A COUCH? protect travelers and hosts?
- Messaging includes safety tools like blocking and reporting, stays go through a clear request/acceptance flow before any commitment, and a trust & safety team reviews reports and disputes raised by members.
- How do I find a host in a specific city?
- Use the search page and filter by destination, dates, and the type of stay you're looking for — free couch, paid stay, or both.
- What's the difference between GOT A COUCH? and traditional accommodation?
- GOT A COUCH? is built around real connections between travelers and local hosts, not just a transaction — free community hosting sits alongside paid stays, and every stay starts with an actual conversation, not just an instant booking.