Solid Company with Amazing People—Career Progression Can Be Hit or Miss - Digital Marketing Specialist Booking.com Employee Review

4.0
Mar 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

1. International Environment • Diverse teams from all over the world • English-speaking office, very inclusive culture 2. Competitive Benefits • Strong relocation package • Discounts on travel and accommodation • Generous holiday allowance • Pension and parental leave support 3. Work-Life Balance • Generally respectful of personal time • Hybrid/flexible working options (team dependent) 4. Learning & Development • Access to courses, workshops, and internal mobility • Encouragement of career growth and role changes across teams 5. Amsterdam HQ Perks • Central office with lunch, snacks, barista coffee • Wellness perks like yoga, bike scheme, and on-site health support 6. Tech + Product Culture • Data-driven decision-making • Opportunity to work on products used by millions globally • Good engineering and design infrastructure 7. Job Stability • Booking is a highly profitable company with a strong market position

Cons

1. Bureaucracy / Slower Decision-Making • Large-company processes can slow down innovation • Many layers of approvals in some teams 2. Limited Upward Mobility in Some Departments • Career growth can feel slow in non-technical roles • Promotions may take time or be unclear 3. Varying Team Cultures • Experience can differ dramatically between teams or managers • Some teams are more traditional or rigid 4. Recent Restructures • Layoffs and reorganizations in recent years have affected morale in pockets • Some teams still recovering from pandemic-era shifts

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Great, definitely recommend if looking for start up

Cons

No cons all pros only

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Booking.com Response
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Hi, thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that Booking.com has been a great fit for someone with a startup mindset. Our culture of experimentation and innovation is something we're really proud of, and it's great to know it resonates. We hope you continue to thrive here! The Booking.com team
3.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

The team had a fun environment.

Cons

You have to deal with tough customers.

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