Hospitality & Airbnb Courses

life skills

become a five-star host, from listing to direct bookings

Three courses by an Airbnb Superhost: Airbnb Hosting, Booking.com Host Guide and Direct Booking — everything you need to welcome guests and grow your rental income.

Start with Airbnb Hosting
Arjun Mehta — Mondosol cast, hero pose
Lars Haugen — Mondosol cast, hero pose
course 1

airbnb hosting guide

Set up a listing that stands out, price it right, automate guest communication and earn Superhost status. Written from years of real hosting experience, not theory.

Open the Airbnb course
course 2

booking.com host guide

Understand the world’s biggest travel platform: visibility, reviews, rate plans and the calendar tricks that keep you booked year-round.

Open the Booking.com course
booking.com host guide
direct booking: own your guests
course 3

direct booking: own your guests

The endgame of every host: your own website, your own bookings, no commissions. Combine it with our WordPress and Marketing courses to build the full stack.

Open the Direct Booking course
coaching

want it faster? work with elio

Beyond the courses, Mondosol offers short-term rental coaching and a free 30-minute call to map your situation.

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Hospitality FAQ

Hosting questions, answered

How can I learn to be a better short-term rental host online for free?

You can start every Mondosol hospitality course for free, and Mondosol Plus unlocks the full set. The hub bundles practical hosting courses covering Airbnb hosting, getting more direct bookings, and hosting on Booking.com, which you can begin today without paying and learn at your own pace on any device. A Plus membership removes the limits and opens every lesson across all courses.

What do Mondosol's hospitality courses cover?

They cover how to run a short-term rental as a real business: writing listings that convert, pricing and calendar strategy, guest communication and reviews, and building your own direct-booking channel so you keep more of every booking. The hub currently includes an Airbnb hosting guide, a direct-booking course, and a Booking.com hosting guide, hosted by Arjun with hands-on playbooks rather than theory.

How do I get more direct bookings instead of relying on Airbnb and Booking.com?

Direct bookings come from owning your own guest channel — a booking page, a returning-guest list, and a reputation that travels beyond the platforms — which is exactly what the Direct Booking course teaches. It walks you through setting up direct reservations, avoiding platform fees on repeat guests, and turning one-time bookers into regulars. Pair it with the Airbnb and Booking.com guides to fill your calendar first, then move guests direct.

Do I need any experience to start hosting a short-term rental?

No. The hospitality courses start from zero and assume no prior hosting experience. Each course builds step by step from setting up your first listing to handling guests and reviews, so a brand-new host and an experienced one both have a clear path. You can start free and follow the lessons at your own pace.

How long do the hospitality courses take?

The courses are self-paced, so they take as long as you need, and most hosts work through a course over a few evenings. Every lesson is short and practical, works on phone or laptop, and saves your progress, so you can learn in small sessions between guests. There is no deadline and no live schedule to keep up with.

Are these courses useful for Booking.com hosts, not just Airbnb?

Yes. The hub includes a dedicated Booking.com hosting guide alongside the Airbnb course, and the direct-booking lessons apply to any platform. Whether your listings live on Airbnb, Booking.com, or both, you learn the same core skills: strong listings, smart pricing, a great guest experience, and a plan to earn more direct bookings over time.

Is Mondosol really free, or do I have to pay?

Mondosol is free to start, so you can open the hospitality courses and begin learning without paying, and Mondosol Plus unlocks every lesson across all courses. Plus is a paid membership that also funds a free membership for someone who cannot afford one, and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.

Who teaches the hospitality courses, and can I get a refund if Plus is not for me?

The hospitality courses are hosted by Arjun, Mondosol’s (fictional) hosting guide, using real playbooks rather than theory. If you upgrade to Plus and decide it is not right for you, Mondosol offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so just ask within 30 days for a full refund. You can also keep using the free tier for as long as you like.

your hosting journey starts here

All three hospitality courses are included in the €79/year membership — and every membership funds a free one.

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