The first Bitcoin booking they have made was last week for two people who stayed two nights. The transaction amounted to 0.439 BTC.
Clink Hostel currently has two locations in central London, Clink261 and Clink78. They are a short distance apart and close to some of London's best bars, restaurants, nightlife, and tourist attractions and alternative sights.
Now, the family-owned hostel chain is welcoming the idea of Bitcoin for travel and accepting Bitcoin as a mode of payment for accommodations at both London properties. Clink still uses a manual system in accepting Bitcoin payments, but in a few months guests can expect an automated Bitcoin and Litecoin payment system -- in-line with their new checkout system on their site.
Clink Hostels Sales and Marketing Manager Dave Double says that the idea to offer Bitcoin at the hostels came after the team saw how the digital currency could be integrated in to real financial world solutions:
"Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies give everyone the opportunity to travel at the same exchange rate regardless of how strong or weak their countries' currency is. This is a great thing for the travel industry. Our guests are mainly 18-35 and are directly plugged into the digital world we now live in. Bitcoins are already being used for travel and accommodations worldwide, and we want help our guests by offering more payment options. It's also a new and exciting community to be a part of."
Bitcoin for travel is not far from becoming a legitimate currency for many accommodations nowadays. With today's technology fast evolving, the norm of using Bitcoin for travel and even every day commodities is not far from happening.
To know more about the Clink Hostels, you can visit their website at www.clinkhostels.com.
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