Oliver Winter: The business behind Europe’s largest hostel chain

Oliver Winter built a&o Hostels from a single property in Berlin into Europe’s largest hostel chain. In this episode of The Turndown, he shares how the company keeps affordability at the center of its growth strategy while navigating rising costs and changing guest expectations. From expanding into premium hostels to developing managers internally and investing in energy efficiency, Oliver explores the decisions behind scaling a hospitality business and where guests are willing to pay more.