Tour. Host. Support.
Find a host. Offer a place to stay. Share the ride.
Connect with a trusted global cycling community in 160+ countries.
What is
Warmshowers?
Find a Place to Rest.
Find trusted hosts along your route, offering a place to rest and recharge, before you continue your journey.
Host a Fellow Cyclist
Share your space with fellow cyclists and be part of a global hosting network.
Give Back When You Can
Help keep Warmshowers strong by contributing when it suits you, by hosting, sharing or supporting the community.
Cycle touring with Warmshowers
Step One
Join the Community
Step Two
Find Hosts
Step Three
Host Others
Step Four
Connect & Plan
Built by
the community.
Warmshowers is more than just a place to stay — it’s a global community built on generosity, shared adventure, and the spirit of giving back.
Every rider, every host, and every story adds to the journey.
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“Warmshowers is such a wonderful community! We just hosted an incredible cyclist who was riding to raise awareness and support for a charity helping paralyzed children. We shared a great evening together, and I felt so inspired by his story. Hosting allows us to connect with truly amazing human beings. Safe travels to our new friend on the rest of his ride!”
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“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our hosts while making our way along the coast. They welcomed us instantly and made us feel like family. We were treated to a wonderful dinner, dessert, and breakfast during our stay. This entire trip has been filled with incredible hospitality from the Warmshowers community.”
Join the community
Whether you’re planning your first tour or halfway through a cross-country ride, the Warmshowers app makes it easy to find hosts, plan your stops, and stay connected wherever you go.
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