How to Use the Hostelworld MCP in VS Code Copilot
Equip your team with Hostelworld data inside VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hostelworld MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hostelworld to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Shared Hostelworld MCP Server for teams
Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo so every dev has the same tools. You can use `search_properties` to build consistent travel features across the board. It ensures everyone is working with the same data structures. No more individual setup headaches.
Access property reviews in VS Code Copilot
Call `get_property_reviews` to pull feedback data into your editor. You can use this to train your own sentiment analysis models or display social proof in your app. It gives your team direct access to real user feedback. You get the raw text and ratings instantly.
Search global destinations via VS Code Copilot
Use `list_countries` and `search_cities` to query the entire Hostelworld catalog. You can build internal dashboards that track availability across different regions. The tools respond with clean JSON. It is easy to integrate into your existing codebase.
Set up Hostelworld MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create.vscode/mcp.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Hostelworld MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your
.vscode/mcp.json. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Switch to Agent mode
Open Copilot Chat (
Cmd+Shift+I/Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes. - 4
Verify the connection
In the Copilot Chat input, type
#to list available tools. You should see the Hostelworld tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Hostelworld transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hostelworld-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Hostelworld. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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