Hotels That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto in 2026

Hotels that accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrency directly are still rare in 2026. Most major hotel chains have not implemented crypto payment at the property level. However, platforms like Travorio solve this problem by accepting crypto from travelers and handling the fiat conversion on the backend, giving you access to over 2 million properties worldwide using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and 100+ other cryptocurrencies.

This guide explains which hotel chains accept crypto directly, how platform-based crypto hotel booking works, popular destinations for crypto travelers, and how crypto hotel prices compare to fiat bookings.

Do Major Hotel Chains Accept Bitcoin Directly?

As of 2026, very few major hotel chains accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as direct payment at their properties. Notable exceptions include:

Life House Hotels: A boutique hotel group that has experimented with Bitcoin payments at select properties. Availability varies by location.

Kessler Collection: Accepted Bitcoin at some of its luxury properties in the US.

Select independent hotels and boutique properties: Some independent luxury hotels in crypto-friendly markets (Dubai, Miami, Zug, Switzerland) accept Bitcoin at the front desk. These are individual properties, not chains.

The practical reality is that for the vast majority of travelers, you cannot walk up to a Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt front desk and pay in Bitcoin. These chains use legacy payment processing systems that are not set up for cryptocurrency.

The solution: Use a crypto-accepting travel platform like Travorio, which gives you access to all major hotel chains plus independent properties, all payable with cryptocurrency.

How Platform-Based Crypto Hotel Booking Works

Platforms like Travorio act as intermediaries between travelers and hotels. Here is the flow:

1. The traveler searches for hotels on Travorio and selects their property and room.
2. At checkout, the traveler pays in cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, USDT, ETH, etc.).
3. Travorio converts the cryptocurrency to fiat currency.
4. Travorio pays the hotel in fiat through standard hotel payment channels.
5. The hotel issues a reservation in the traveler's name.
6. The traveler receives a hotel voucher by email.

From the hotel's perspective, the booking is a normal prepaid reservation through a travel agent. From the traveler's perspective, they paid entirely in crypto. The conversion happens in the middle.

This model is how Travorio provides access to over 2 million hotels worldwide for crypto payments, including properties on Expedia, Booking.com, and direct hotel inventories.

Setting Up a Crypto Hotel Booking on Travorio

Booking a hotel with Bitcoin or other crypto on Travorio follows these steps:

Step 1: Search. Go to travorio.com. Click the Hotels tab. Enter your destination (city, landmark, or hotel name), check-in date, check-out date, number of rooms, and number of guests per room.

Step 2: Browse results. Review hotel listings with photos, star ratings, guest reviews, and pricing. Use filters for price range, distance from center, star rating, amenities (pool, breakfast included, free cancellation).

Step 3: Select room. Click on a hotel to see available room types and rates. Pay attention to the cancellation policy: free cancellation rates cost more but provide flexibility, non-refundable rates are cheaper but have no refund.

Step 4: Enter guest details. Provide the lead guest name, contact email, and any special requests (high floor, quiet room, early check-in, etc.).

Step 5: Pay with crypto. On the payment page, select "Pay with Cryptocurrency." Choose your coin (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, or 100+ others). The system displays the exact crypto amount and a payment address.

Step 6: Send payment and confirm. Send the crypto from your wallet. After blockchain confirmation, you receive a hotel voucher by email.

Step 7: Check in. Present your voucher at the hotel (digitally or printed). The front desk will check you in like any prepaid booking.

See our full crypto travel hub or Bitcoin hotels page for more details.

Stablecoins Are Ideal for Hotel Bookings

For hotel bookings, stablecoins like USDT (Tether) or USDC are often the better choice compared to Bitcoin or Ethereum. Here is why:

No price volatility. Hotel stays are booked days or weeks in advance. If you pay in Bitcoin and the price drops 15% before your stay, you have paid more in USD terms than expected. Stablecoins are pegged 1:1 to the dollar, so you always pay the displayed price.

Lower transaction fees on the right network. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) costs under $1 to send. USDC on Polygon costs under $0.10. Compare this to Bitcoin on-chain fees of $2-20.

Simpler accounting. If you need expense reports for business travel, stablecoin payments are easier to document at a fixed USD value.

For guidance on using stablecoins, see our guide on how to use USDT and USDC for travel.

Popular Destinations for Crypto Hotel Bookings

Some destinations attract disproportionate numbers of crypto travelers. Here are the top markets:

Dubai, UAE. Dubai is the world's most crypto-friendly city for travel. The UAE has favorable crypto regulations, and many luxury hotels are accessible through Travorio. Popular for crypto conference attendees and Bitcoin-wealthy tourists.