Hostel Hub

The main page for the users.
The registration page by which the user and the owner will register via email.
The details page form where a user will book a room in a specific hostel
The main Admin Panel dashboard , in this the admin will manage the whole system.
After selecting the room type the user will click on the book button if available.
The hostel owner dashboard's room management page , the rooms are added or removed form this page by the owner.

Inspiration

We were inspired by the real problems students face in hostel living, such as poor communication with hostel owners, manual record keeping, and lack of transparency in fees and room management. We wanted to solve these issues by building a centralized digital platform that makes hostel management easier and more efficient for both students and owners.

What it does

Hostel Hub is a full stack hostel management system that connects students and hostel owners on one platform. It allows students to search hostels, view details, and apply for rooms, while owners can manage listings, students, payments, and complaints efficiently. It brings transparency, automation, and better communication into hostel life.

How we built it

We built Hostel Hub using a full stack approach. The frontend is designed using HTML, CSS,Bootstrap, and JavaScript for a responsive and user-friendly interface. The backend is developed using PHP with MySQL for database management. We structured the system to handle user authentication, hostel listings, bookings, and admin control in an organized way.

Challenges we ran into

One of the main challenges was designing a smooth workflow between students and hostel owners while maintaining data consistency. Managing authentication and role-based access (student vs owner vs admin) was also complex. We also faced difficulties in integrating frontend and backend properly without breaking functionality.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully built a working full stack system with proper user roles and real-world functionality. We are proud of creating a platform that solves a real-life problem and improves hostel management efficiency. The system is fully functional and user-friendly.

What we learned

We learned how to design and build a complete full stack web application, manage databases effectively, and handle user authentication and role-based systems. We also improved our problem-solving skills and teamwork during development.

What's next for Hostel Hub

In the future, we plan to add online payment integration, real-time chat between students and owners, mobile app support, and AI-based hostel recommendations to make the system even smarter and more powerful.

Built With

Submitted to

LUMA Hackathon (July 3rd - 10th)

Created by

I worked as the Frontend Developer and Tester for this project. I designed and built the user interfaces for three dashboards — the Admin Dashboard, Hostel Owner Dashboard, and User Dashboard — ensuring each had a clean, intuitive, and responsive layout suited to its role. I also handled testing across all three dashboards to identify bugs and verify that every feature worked correctly. My focus was on delivering a polished front-end experience and ensuring the overall system functioned reliably before submission.

Pirya Usman
I worked on the backend development of the system using PHP and MySQL. I implemented the core server-side functionality, including user authentication, role-based access control (student, owner, and admin), and secure data management.

I was also responsible for integrating the frontend with the backend, ensuring smooth communication between the user interface and the database. In addition, I helped structure the overall system workflow and supported testing after integration to make sure all features work properly.

Aarish Ali
I played an active and important role in this project as the Database Designer. I was mainly responsible for designing the overall database structure in a way that is efficient, well-organized, and easy to manage. I created the database schema, defined relationships between different entities, and ensured that data integrity and consistency are properly maintained throughout the system. I also worked on organizing the data in a logical manner and optimizing queries to improve performance. Through my contribution, the system is able to handle data more reliably and supports better scalability for future improvements.

24sw049 Muhammad suleman
Ahmed Ali Kazmi 24sw140 Kazmi