Editing Hamburg (section)

== Hospitality Networks ==

There is a big hospex community in Hamburg. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of more than one [[List of Hospitality Exchange Networks|network]]. There are countless meetings and very different activities of the hospex crowd, to take part check the [[:bw:groups/51|BW group Hamburg]] or [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]].

General Advice for finding hosts: As the [[Hamburg#Public_Transport|public transport]] in Hamburg is very well - also late at night (at least at weekends) - don't hesitate to contact people from the outer parts of the city. Especially in high season (summer, public holidays, weekends ...) people living in the city center get a lot of requests (make sure you've read [[How to write a Request]]).

=== BeWelcome ===

[[BeWelcome]] is still a small project, but there is already a big group of [https://www.bewelcome.org/places/DE/Hamburg group potential hosts] (login to see them all) in Hamburg - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative. Also the [[:bw:groups/51|BW group Hamburg]] provides advice, company and suggestions for all kinds of activities, started bw meetings and more to come.

=== Couchsurfing ===

The [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]] is probably the most active hospex group in Hamburg. All kind of meetings, partys, exhibitions, concerts, hiking trips and other events are announced there on a regular basis. Furthermore it's a marketplace for all kind of needs, ideas and questions.

=== Hospitality Club ===
There is a [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hchamburg yahoo group/mailinglist] but it's not really active anymore.

=== Hosting Emergencies ===

Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge (there are a lot of them though;), try the following options:

* [[csgroup:12458|CS Emergency Couch Group]]
* Friendly [http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=3Q7DR05 Santa Claus] (CS profile to contact emergencies hosts)
* [[wikivoyage:Hamburg#Sleep|List of hostels at Wikivoyage]].