TravelSwap lets you book hotels and flights with Solana (SOL) and stablecoins. Large EPS inventory, crypto-only payments, and USDC refunds to your wallet.
About TravelSwap
TravelSwap is a crypto-friendly travel booking platform that lets you pay for hotels and flights with Solana (SOL) and stablecoins. It’s designed for crypto users who want a straightforward way to book traditional travel products without leaving Web3. The hotel inventory is sourced from Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS), giving you access to mainstream availability while settling the payment on-chain. That means you keep the convenience of a large booking marketplace and add the option to pay in crypto, including Solana.
TravelSwap supports a broad range of digital assets, and Solana has a dedicated checkout flow. On the Solana landing page, TravelSwap states that you can “Book over 1,000,000 hotels, pay with Solana,” and it provides a step-by-step process for searching stays and completing payment using Solana. There’s also a parallel flow for booking flights with crypto. For Solana traders and DeFi users, the value is simple: book travel with on-chain assets you already hold—no bank card required.
What makes TravelSwap special?
For Solana users, TravelSwap’s differentiator is the combination of mainstream travel inventory and crypto-native checkout. Instead of moving funds through a bank card or centralized exchange, you can keep payment on-chain in SOL or stablecoins and complete the booking in a familiar travel interface.
A few practical advantages set it apart:
Solana-first UX paths. The platform publishes Solana-specific pages that explain how to book with SOL and walk you through the steps—useful for beginners who want confidence at checkout.
Hotel scale via EPS. By tapping Expedia Partner Solutions, TravelSwap can expose a broad catalog without reinventing the supplier network. You get crypto settlement plus the depth of a major travel wholesaler’s inventory.
Clear crypto refund rules. Refund logic is upfront: refunds (when permitted) come back in USDC and go to the same wallet, which reduces guesswork about asset and destination.
Flights and hotels under one roof. You can pay with Solana across both hotels and flights, which keeps your travel planning in one place if you want to stay entirely on-chain.
Pricing
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Free
You pay the booking price for your hotel or flight, plus any applicable taxes, service fees, or supplier fees shown during checkout—standard for travel reservations.
Because hotel inventory is facilitated via EPS, the Terms mention taxes, service fees, and cancellation rules that can vary by property and jurisdiction.
TravelSwap’s refund page also notes that crypto refunds (when eligible) are returned in USDC within 14 days to the same wallet.
A detailed per-booking fee schedule is not published, so exact spreads or network fees should be confirmed at checkout.
How to get started
Booking with Solana on TravelSwap is designed to be beginner-friendly and feels like a normal travel search followed by a crypto payment step.
1
Open the Solana booking page (hotels or flights)
2 minutes
Easy
Use the “Book hotels with Solana” or “Book flights with crypto” flows to start from a Solana-aware path.
2
Search and select
2 minutes
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Enter your destination/dates for hotels (or route/dates for flights) and pick a property or itinerary that fits your budget and policy preferences. Hotel inventory is provided through EPS.
3
Review rules and totals
2 minutes
Easy
Before you pay, review the room or ticket details, taxes/fees, and the cancellation policy shown on the booking page. These rules come from the underlying supplier and vary by listing.
4
Choose crypto payment and select Solana
2 minutes
Easy
At checkout, choose crypto payment and select Solana/SOL (or a supported stablecoin like USDC). The payment options page also lists other supported assets if you hold a mixed portfolio.
5
Send the on-chain payment
2 minutes
Easy
Follow the on-screen instructions to send the exact amount to the address provided. Keep a small buffer of SOL for network fees so your transaction finalizes promptly.
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Save your confirmation
2 minutes
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After payment confirms, store your booking confirmation and any supplier reference numbers. If plans change, refer back to the property’s (or airline’s) cancellation rules—and remember that eligible refunds are issued in USDC to your original wallet.
Pro Tips
Tip 1
Keep some extra SOL in your wallet for network fees so your payment confirms quickly when you send funds on Solana.
Tip 2
If your booking is refundable, note that refunds come in USDC to your original wallet. If you paid in SOL, you’ll receive USDC back—plan for that asset mix.
Tip 3
Double-check the hotel’s cancellation policy on the checkout page; rules are supplier-specific and can restrict changes or refunds.
Tip 4
For flights, verify traveler details exactly as they appear on your passport before you send crypto—edits can be limited or fee-bearing after ticketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I really pay for hotels with Solana?
Yes. TravelSwap provides a Solana-specific hotel booking flow stating you can book over 1,000,000 hotels and pay with Solana.
Does TravelSwap also support flights with Solana?
Yes. There is a flights page for booking air travel with crypto, and Solana is listed among supported assets.
Who provides the hotel inventory I see on TravelSwap?
Hotel availability and booking facilitation are delivered via Expedia Partner Solutions (EAN L.P. and related group members, including Travelscape LLC), as stated in the Terms.
How are refunds handled for crypto bookings?
When a booking is refundable per the supplier’s rules, TravelSwap sends refunds in USDC to the same wallet used for payment, typically within 14 days.
