Hostal Juarez

The Challenge

Hostal Juarez was losing significant revenue to booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. They needed a website that would:

• Enable direct bookings
• Showcase the hostel’s unique character
• Help guests navigate to the location
• Work flawlessly on mobile devices

Direct Booking System

I implemented a booking system that:

• Shows real-time availability
• Processes secure payments
• Sends automatic confirmations
• Integrates with the hostel’s existing calendar

This alone saved the owner significant booking fees and gave guests a more personal experience.

Navigation App Integration

Getting to hostels in unfamiliar cities can be tricky. I built a feature that:

• Detects the user’s device
• Launches Apple Maps or Google Maps automatically
• Pre-fills the destination
• Works offline once the map is loaded

One tap, and guests have turn-by-turn directions.

Interactive Mural Showcase

The hostel features beautiful murals by local artists. I created an interactive gallery with:

• Frosted glass effect overlays
• Smooth zoom and pan
• Artist attribution
• Social sharing for each mural

This became a marketing tool—guests share the murals on social media, driving organic traffic.

Results

• Improved Google rankings for local search terms
• Increased direct bookings reducing platform dependency
• Positive guest feedback on the booking experience
• Owner empowerment to update content independently

Client Relationship

Xavier’s testimonial speaks to what I value most: creating solutions that genuinely help businesses thrive.