Build and Break Hackathon

Hostelbird Hackathon

Build It. Break It. Ship It.

About the Hackathon

This is not your typical hackathon.

You won’t be solving hypothetical problems.You’ll be working on a real product used by real travelers.

Instead, you will:

• Break what doesn’t work

• Fix what matters

• Build what’s missing

If your solution is strong enough, it won’t just win, it could go live on the product and you can get an internship opportunity with us!

What You’ll Do

• Identify 3-5 bugs, UX gaps, and broken flows in the Hostelbird app.

• Think like a user, not just a developer

• Propose meaningful improvements

• Build and showcase your solution

This is about product thinking + execution, not just coding.

Download the app here:

https://hostelbird.com/app-download

Hackathon Journey

Step 01 — Explore the Product

• Download the Hostelbird app

• Understand the user journey

• Identify friction points, bugs, and missing features

Step 02 — Break It

Find real issues like bugs, UX problems, edge cases and performance gaps

Step 03 — Build It

• Fix 3-5 bugs or redesign a broken flow

• Write the optimized code for it that is designed to improve user experience

Step 04 — Submit Your Work

Your submission must include:

• Problem identified

• Why it matters

• Your solution

• Proof of implementation (code/prototype/demo)

Submission Format

Participants must submit:

• A short problem statement

• Solution explanation

• Supporting material:

• GitHub repo/prototype/Figma/demo video

You can submit directly via Unstop or email at hr@hostelbird.com

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated on:

• Problem clarity & relevance

• Depth of thinking

• Quality of solution

• Execution & feasibility

• Creativity & product sense

Rewards

• Cash prizes upto 5000 for top winners

• Exclusive Hostelbird merchandise and gadgets

• Internship opportunities with Hostelbird

• Certificate of participation

• Top solutions may be implemented in the actual product!

Timeline

• Registrations Open: 22 April, 2026

• Hackathon Starts: 24 April, 2026

• Submission Deadline: 28 April, 2026

• Result Declaration: 16 May, 2026 At 9 PM.

Rules & Guidelines

• All submissions must be original, not AI-generated.

• Low-effort or superficial bug reports will be rejected

• Focus on meaningful improvements, not quantity

This opportunity is for people who want to work on a real product, especially in the travel industry, solve practical problems, and turn strong code into a real…

---

Curated listing from Unstop. Organized by Hostel Bird. RSVP happens on the organizer's page until they claim it. Run this event? Claim it on Jamao to get free RSVPs, WhatsApp reminders and UPI payouts.