Top Online Platform 2026

Computer Bild and Statista recognize a&o for “very high customer satisfaction” and “very high technical quality”

Berlin, 4th November 2025 – aohostels.com is one of the top online platforms of 2026. In a ranking by Computer Bild and Statista, the website of Europe's leading budget hostel chain was recognized for its “very high customer satisfaction” and “very high technical quality.” From an initial 6,000 platforms, 500 providers from various industries made it onto the “podium” after a multi-stage process. a&o is one of 63 providers in the “Travel” category.

Phillip Winter, CMO: “We are delighted with this award, which confirms our mobile-first philosophy and motivates us to continue investing so much passion and expertise in our website.” aohostels.com is the most important booking channel for direct groups and FIT guests. Phillip Winter highlights the increasing proportion of mobile users: “We are where our guests are: 75 percent of our website visitors reach us via mobile devices, i.e., smartphones or tablets, and the trend is rising.”

The a&o website is available in 14 languages and is continuously optimized in up to 40 A/B tests per year. It records a monthly user volume of around 315,000 visitors. Bookings for groups of up to 100 people can be made in real time; individual travelers (FIT) can choose between three special rates – Flex, Fix, or the a&o Club rate for frequent bookers.