


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.
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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