Frequently asked questions

Bikipi is a mobile app that connects cycle tourists with caring hosts for free accommodation. Like a next-generation Warmshowers.

Yes, Bikipi is free. No registration fees, no commission, no hidden costs.

Bikipi is available on iOS and Android. A limited web version is also available.

Bikipi offers a modern mobile experience, an interactive map with advanced filters, a structured booking system and built-in messaging. All for free.

Not at all. Bikipi is open to every cycle tourist, from a weekend ride to a round-the-world trip. Whether you ride 30 or 300 km a day, you are welcome.

Bikipi is a non-profit project supported by community donations and the volunteer work of its founders. No ads, and we never sell your data.

Yes. Bikipi is open worldwide: the map shows hosts wherever the community already exists, mostly in Europe so far but well beyond too. If your area still looks empty, becoming a host is the best way to put it on the map.

Open the map, explore available hosts along your route and send a booking request. The host receives a notification and can accept or decline.

Yes, filter by type (room, couch, camping), amenities (shower, kitchen, WiFi), and availability.

Via Bikipi's built-in messaging. You can chat before, during and after your stay.

There is no strict rule. Some hosts welcome last-minute requests, others prefer a few days' notice. Check the preferences shown on each profile.

Widen your search, try other dates, or contact hosts nearby. The community grows every day and new hosts join regularly.

Usually one or two nights, the time of a single stage. Some hosts accept longer stays, especially if you are exhausted, the weather turns bad or your bike needs repairs — just ask.

Nothing financially: hosting is always free and no payment is expected. What matters is the exchange — sharing your journey, lending a hand, cooking, or simply leaving the place as clean as you found it.

Whatever you want! A couch, a spare room, a corner of your garden for a tent... Even just access to a shower and a morning coffee makes a difference.

Absolutely. You are free to accept or decline each request. No obligation.

Yes, you can switch your availability on and off at any time from your profile. Handy when you are away or simply need a break.

No. You can offer only a shower, a meal, a coffee or local advice. Every gesture counts for a cycle tourist on the road.

A safe spot for the bike, access to a shower and somewhere to sleep are the basics. The warmth of the welcome matters most: share your local tips, a meal or simply a conversation.

Bikipi connects people and is not a party to the stay. As with any guest, your home insurance applies — a quick call to your insurer clears up any doubt. You are always free to decline a request.

The sooner the better: a cycle tourist on the road needs to know where they will sleep. Bikipi sends you reminders, and an unanswered request expires on its own so the traveller can look elsewhere.

Email-verified profiles, review system after each stay, built-in messaging, and active community moderation.

Contact our team via the app or by email at [email protected]. We take every report seriously.

Yes. We comply with the GDPR, never sell data and run no targeted advertising. We only collect what the service needs to work.

After each stay, traveller and host can leave a review. Reviews are public and let the community regulate itself — good reviews build trust.

Hosts state on their profile whether they have an enclosed space (garage, cellar, garden) for bikes, and it is a search filter of its own. If in doubt, ask in the chat before booking.

An unanswered request expires automatically so you are not left waiting, and you can contact several hosts. Always keep a backup plan (campsite, wild camping) — that is bike touring 101.