Swaphouse Reviews

A unique way to travel and explore the world

My girlfriend and I recently completed our first experience with Swaphouse, and we've fallen in love with the concept of house swapping. At first, probably like most others, we had some skepticism (taking precautions is key). However, by following the platform's recommended steps—setting up video calls, meeting our swappers in person over dinner, and maintaining communication prior—we had absolutely zero doubts.

The exchange turned out to be an amazing experience. It allowed us to live like locals, seeing the city from a totally different perspective than we would as traditional tourists.

And it saved us quite some money. Actually so much that it makes me feel bad for all the times we paid for accommodation. I am sure Airbnb and Booking will be discussing this trend in the future somewhere on their roadmaps and how to fight/embrace it :)

Just try it. I am sure you will remember that experience!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Swaphouse is a game-changer for remote workers and digital nomads

I've had an incredible experience using Swaphouse to swap homes with other remote workers around the globe. The platform is user-friendly, completely free, and provides an amazing selection of homes.

The community is trustworthy, and the ability to chat with potential matches before swapping adds an extra layer of security and comfort.

Highly recommend Swaphouse for anyone looking to work and travel seamlessly!

Originally posted on Google

An excellent platform for people who love to travel

As a hodophile (a person who loves to travel) my life is richer & fuller thanks 🙏 to Swaphouse. Not only it's a free, super easy, and fun platform to use for apt swapping (both on the web and in an app)- makes Tinder look silly as swiping for apt matches it's way more rewarding - but also the founders are plain awesome professionals as well as great human beings always prompt and ready to help. Also, they're doing their best and constantly looking for ways to improve users experience and also build a community of travelers that roam and explore the world in a super sustainable way, all while helping people connect with each other and forge great new friendships!

I already completed an over two weeks super fun and successful apt swap in Vienna, Austria (my host came to my apt in Saranda, Albania) and everything went superbly well.

I'm extremely happy and I look forward to more apt swaps and can't recommend enough Swaphouse to anyone and everyone who has an itch for traveling/nomading, basically being home at someone's else home while offering your own home too. In a nutshell, the place to be and connect with like-minded humans.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

An amazing first experience with Swaphouse

This was my first experience with Swaphouse and I was totally impressed and delighted with the experience! From the start of communicating with the owners and exchanging information the process was seamless and so well thought through.

It was wonderful to be able to stay in a home at the end of the day and by saving on accommodation we were able to do so many activities in Amsterdam when there.

It was also good to know that each of us was taking care of our properties and also both respected that there were personal belongings in the property whilst also leaving the property in the same state as you found it.

I will definitely be using the site again and am recommending it to friends too!

Thank you!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Great free swap community

I did one swap already on this page already and it went really well. It is free and you can arrange your swap flexible. I also like the idea with the swiping, the design and I didn't find any bugs on the page. Can highly recommend it!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Fun way to find new destinations

Great app! Easy to use and a fun way to find your next destination.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Great platform for a free home swap

Great platform for a free home swap. Very trustworthy and high profile people using it. Great experience so far.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Very nice idea

Very nice Idea. Support works very well. I really love this app!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

14 day home swap Vienna <> Saranda

I really enjoyed staying at Albans Place beautifully located near beach bars, restaurants, Markets in the City of Saranda in Albania!! The communication before our swap was clear and very trust-building. Alban is very communicative and provided really useful information about the apartment, how-to-get-there, what-to-do, and where-to-eat. Whenever I had a question during my stay, he answered promptly and with great enthusiasm. I truly appreciative his positivity and reliable character - which made my stay feel like home. I enjoyed the multiple possibilities to soak up the sun and the amazing sea. Breathtaking beaches are just a stroll away within 5-15 min walking distance ! It was my first swapping experience and I can totally recommend his charming home!

Originally posted on Swaphouse

14 day home swap Estepona <> Vienna

We had a wonderful stay at Nikola & Micaela's flat in Vienna. The apartment is very spacious for two people and features a lovely balcony. The location is well connected by public transport, but we didn't mind the half-hour walks to the center, we actually enjoyed exploring the city on foot in the evenings. We also used the workstations at home and the park downstairs for training. On top of that, we had the pleasure of sharing a dinner together and a padel session. We also loved their selection of books and felt very aligned! We valued their warm hospitality. It was the perfect first swap for us!

Originally posted on Swaphouse

11 day home swap Natz <> Amsterdam

We had a fantastic house swap experience with Tobi and Kat! They stayed in our home in South Tyrol and we in their lovely apartment in Amsterdam. We found their home very comfortable and it had everything in it you could need. The internet worked perfectly allowing us to work from home too. The communication with Tobi and Kat was excellent. They were very quick to respond to any questions we had via our whatsapp chat. They treated our home with care and respect and we would happily swap with them again in the future.

Originally posted on Swaphouse

14 day home swap Rimini <> London

The home swap with Laura was a wonderful experience. We first met online and then in person, and Laura immediately struck me as a very kind, calm, and reliable person. Her home is in a strategic area of London, very close to the underground and other public transport, in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Even when returning alone in the evening, I never felt unsafe. Laura's home is full of light, equipped with all the necessary comforts, and very peaceful. I felt really comfortable there. Everything was impeccably clean. When I came back, I also found that Laura had treated my home with great care. I absolutely recommend swapping with her.

Originally posted on Swaphouse

15 day home swap London <> Rimini

I did a home swap with Annalisa and it was a fantastic experience. Her home was exactly as described, comfortable, clean, and welcoming. Annalisa went out of her way to make my stay memorable, and I truly appreciated her thoughtfulness and communication throughout. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering a swap! 🤩

Originally posted on Swaphouse

The most simple and easy to use platform for a free place to live wherever you want to travel 😍

Originally posted on Google

Great site and support!

Great site and support! Had a swap via this site, worked out really well.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Super intuitive and efficient platform.

Super intuitive and efficient platform. You can really feel that the software is evolving day by day to offer a quality service. Plus, it's (for now) free to use. I had the opportunity to meet someone for a swap in another country, and it was a great experience.

Original review in French:
Super plateforme intuitive et efficace. On sent que le soft évolue de jours en jours pour proposer un service de qualité. De plus, l'utilisation est (pour l'instant) gratuite. J'ai eu l'occasion de rencontrer quelqu'un pour un swap dans un autre pays et c'est très appréciable.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Great idea and website

Great idea and website. Love the experience

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Super nice platform for home swapping

Super nice platform for home swapping, for now it's free with no hidden costs. Highly recommended!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Amazing platform

Amazing platform, I love the fact that people can show their LinkedIn and social media URL so we can check if profiles are reliable etc we had a great experience so far with a family swap. I will definitely use the platform again!

Paul

Originally posted on Trustpilot

A wonderful house swap experience in Utrecht

I did a house swap with Bulent in June for a week. The communication was easy and they provided a lot of information about their flat and neighbourhood, which made it easy for us to find everything! They made us feel very welcome into their home and were responding fast on any inquiries. They left our home very clean which was nice upon return. We had a lovely stay in Utrecht and would swap again in the future!

Originally posted on Swaphouse

Swaphouse is such an amazing concept! I’ve been using it to swap homes with other remote workers, and it’s made traveling so much easier and more affordable. The app is intuitive, well-designed, and makes the whole process of finding and arranging a swap incredibly smooth.

I love how it connects people from all over the world and creates a sense of community. Every swap I’ve done so far has been a great experience, with friendly hosts and beautiful places to stay.

Of course, you need to be careful and book refundable tickets, as unexpected things may happen.

If you enjoy traveling while working remotely, Swaphouse is an absolute must-have. It's practical, secure, and adds a personal touch to the digital nomad lifestyle. Highly recommended!

Originally posted on Google

The platform makes it easy to connect

The platform makes it easy to connect with other remote workers who are interested in swapping homes. We've already completed one swap last summer and are currently in touch with other users to plan another one soon.

We really love the matching system: once you match, you can get in touch directly, check the home's availability, and access lots of useful information. It feels intuitive, well-designed, and built around real needs. Highly recommended!

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Chilled and easy going

Swaphouse is a chilled and easy going platform for swapping homes. The service is not for profit yet, and you get a sort of family business, small community feel to it. I had very good support from the team every time I requested info. I completed one exchange and I am very happy with my experience all together.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

The best free home swapping option

Such a great and easy to navigate platform! I love the concept of swapping in general and this platform has the advantages of being free to use and there are quite a lot of users.

It provides the option to immediately communicate with other users ones you match and the support is super helpful and always responds immediately.

Originally posted on Trustpilot

Wonderful time in Dublin

Thank you for that wonderful house exchange! We had a wonderful time in Dublin. Grainne's house is so central and we enjoyed staying there so much. Very much recommend! :-)

Originally posted on Swaphouse

Lovely time in Berlin

We had such a lovely time in Berlin, staying at Marie's cosy apartment. It is a fantastic location to explore Berlin from, with the proximity to the direct short S-Bahn link to Berlin city centre with all the tourist highlights.

Highly recommend! Also, the tourist S-Bahn pass is great value.

Originally posted on Swaphouse

Great first home swap experience

This was my first home swap experience, and it was great. Heta's place looks very much like the photos and has everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The apartment was clean, and the check-in was smooth.

Communication with Heta was also excellent throughout the whole stay. She shared several local recommendations with us, and we really enjoyed them. The location is great as well. There is a bus stop right in front of the apartment that takes about 10 minutes to reach the city center. If you prefer walking, it takes around 20 minutes.

I would definitely recommend Heta's place for a home swap. Thanks again, Heta, for a wonderful stay!

Originally posted on Swaphouse

A truly authentic home swap experience

Christina's apartment was a wonderful place to stay and a perfect base for exploring Thessaloniki. The home is warm, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged, with everything needed for a relaxed stay. You immediately feel that it's a real home rather than just a place prepared for guests.

Communication with Christina was excellent from the very beginning. She is kind, responsive, and clearly cares about making the experience smooth and pleasant. Her guidelines and instructions were very clear, which made arrival and settling in completely stress-free.

The apartment itself is cozy, clean, and located in a great area, making it easy to explore the city and enjoy the local atmosphere. What we appreciated most was the authentic feeling of staying in someone's personal space rather than a generic rental.

Christina is exactly the kind of person who makes home swapping such a special way to travel — trustworthy, thoughtful, and welcoming. We would happily stay again and highly recommend her home to future guests.

Warm greetings from Slovenia, Uroš

Originally posted on Swaphouse

Smooth swap in Berlin

Everything went very well with the swap! Lucas's apartment is very well located in Berlin in a nice area, and organizing the swap was smooth.

Originally posted on Swaphouse