01 · Overview
The product
Hostello replaces disconnected registers and spreadsheets with a single operational view for hostel teams, from admission through checkout.
02 · Features
What it does
01
Room, bed, and occupancy management
02
Resident profiles and document records
03
Fee schedules and payment history
04
Maintenance request workflow
05
Exportable operational reports
03 · Screenshots
Interface views
04 · Technologies
Engineering stack
05 · Challenges
What needed care
- Representing room and bed availability accurately
- Keeping resident history accessible without clutter
- Supporting staff with different levels of technical confidence
06 · Solutions
How I approached it
- Modelled property capacity at room and bed level
- Used progressive sections and searchable records
- Designed consistent forms with validation, safe defaults, and clear feedback
07 · Results
The outcome
A reliable occupancy picture
Quicker resident administration
More accountable maintenance and payment workflows