Creating and adding hyperlink variables to your booking engine

Create dynamic, personalized links within your booking engine text boxes using Guesty's hyperlink variable system.

Hyperlink variables are placeholders that automatically populate with relevant information when guests interact with your booking engine. Instead of static links, you can create dynamic URLs that adapt based on the property, guest location, booking dates, or other contextual information.

This feature is particularly useful for:

• Creating personalized welcome messages with property-specific information
• Linking to localized content based on guest language preferences
• Directing guests to relevant policies or amenities for their specific property
• Building dynamic contact links with pre-populated booking details

Available variables

Include any of these variables within your URL:

• {property_name} - Property title
• {property_id} - Unique property identifier
• {property_city} - Property location
• {guest_language} - Guest's selected language
• {guest_country} - Guest's country (when available)
• {checkin_date} - Selected check-in date
• {checkout_date} - Selected check-out date
• {adults} - Number of adult guests
• {children} - Number of child guests

Use this format to create your hyperlink variable:

[Link Text](URL_with_variables)

Examples of hyperlink variables in action

Property-specific amenity link

Localized policy link

Dynamic contact form

Create and add hyperlink variables

Create hyperlink variables in your booking engine setup.

Step by step:

1. Sign in to your Guesty account.
2. In the top navigation bar, click the mode selector and select Distribution mode.
3. Click the Booking Engine thumbnail.
4. Click the and select Edit Booking Engine.
5. Click on any text box you'd like to add a hyper link, and click the .
6. In the pop-up, fill out the fields accordingly:
   • URL: Enter the web address where you want to direct guests. Include hyperlink variables using curly brackets (e.g., https://yoursite.com/welcome?property={property_name}&date={checkin_date}) to create dynamic, personalized links.
   • Text to display: Write the clickable text that guests will see in your confirmation message. Use clear, descriptive language that tells guests exactly where the link will take them (e.g., "View your welcome guide" or "Download property information").
   • Target: Choose how the link opens for guests. Select New window to open the link in a separate tab (recommended for external websites), or Same window to replace the current booking engine page.
7. Click Save.

Best practices for hyperlink variables

Keep links relevant and helpful

Only use variables that add value to the guest experience. Avoid overwhelming links with unnecessary parameters that don't enhance functionality.

Test across different scenarios

Preview your booking engine with different property types, languages, and booking configurations to ensure variables populate correctly.