Offering your site in multiple languages helps you connect with global visitors, build trust, and increase bookings. Use Wix Multilingual to provide a seamless experience for every guest.
Important:
This article refers to the latest version of Wix Hotels by HotelRunner. For the previous version, click here.
Once you set your site’s main language, you can’t change it later. Vote for this feature here.
Before translating, review our list of translatable content.
Adding Wix Multilingual
Add Wix Multilingual to set up your site in multiple languages.
Dashboard
Go to the Wix App Market in your site's dashboard.
Type 'Wix Multilingual' in the search box.
Select Wix Multilingual.
Click Add to Site.
Wix Editor
Click Add Apps
on the left side of the editor.
Type 'Wix Multilingual' in the search box.
Select Wix Multilingual.
Click Add to Site.
Studio Editor
Click Add Elements
on the left side of the editor.
Click Multilingual.
Click Add to Site.
Setting up Wix Multilingual
Define your site's main language and add additional ones. Choose to make the secondary language visible immediately or hide it until you complete the translation.
Dashboard
Go to Multilingual in your site's dashboard.
Click Start Now.
Click Confirm Main Language to confirm, or change your site's main language.
Note: Your main language is the default language visitors see. You can’t change it later.
Select a flag to represent the language on your site.
Click + Add Language to add your secondary language:
Choose the language you want to add.
Tip: You can always add more languages later.
Choose a flag to display on your site.
Choose how to start translating your site's content:
Manual translation: Enter your own translations using the translation manager.
Machine translation: Your site's content is automatically translated.You can review and edit the translation before publishing.
Note: You get 5,000 word credits for free. To translate more content, click Get more word credits and choose a package.
Choose whether to make the secondary language visible:
Yes, make it visible right away: Visitors will see the language once it’s published.
No, keep it hidden for now: Keep it hidden until it's ready.
Click Add Language.
Repeat step 5 to add more languages.
Wix Editor
Important:
It's not possible to view the Hotels widgets in secondary languages in the Wix Editor. You can publish your site to see the content in your secondary language on your live site.
In the Editor/Preview mode, you can only view the 'Book a Room' page in the primary language, even when using Wix Multilingual.
Click Settings at the top and select Multilingual.
Click Start Now.
Click Confirm Main Language to confirm, or change your site's main language.
Note: Your main language is the default language visitors see. You can’t change it later.
Select a flag to represent the language on your site.
Click + Add Language to add your secondary language:
Choose the language you want to add.
Tip: You can always add more languages later.
Choose a flag to display on your site.
Choose how to start translating your site's content:
Manual translation: Enter your own translations using the translation manager.
Machine translation: Your site's content is automatically translated.You can review and edit the translation before publishing.
Note: You get 5,000 word credits for free. To translate more content, click Get more word credits and choose a package.
Choose whether to make the secondary language visible:
Yes, make it visible right away: Visitors will see the language once it’s published.
No, keep it hidden for now: Keep it hidden until it's ready.
Click Add Language.
Repeat step 6 to add more languages.
Studio Editor
Important:
It's not possible to view the Hotels widgets in secondary languages in the Studio Editor. You can publish your site to see the content in your secondary language on your live site.
In the Editor/Preview mode, you can only view the 'Book a Room' page in the primary language, even when using Wix Multilingual.
Click the Wix Studio icon
at the top left.
Hover over Tools and select Multilingual.
Click Start Now.
Click Set Main Language to confirm, or change your site's main language.
Note: Your main language is the default language visitors see. You can’t change it later.
Select a flag to represent the language on your site.
Click Select Flag.
Click Confirm Main Language.
Click + Add Language to add your secondary language:
Choose the language you want to add.
Tip: You can always add more languages later.
Choose a flag to display on your site.
Choose how to start translating your site's content:
Manual translation: Enter your own translations using the translation manager.
Machine translation: Your site's content is automatically translated.You can review and edit the translation before publishing.
Note: You get 5,000 word credits for free. To translate more content, click Get more word credits and choose a package.
Choose whether to make the secondary language visible:
Yes, make it visible right away: Visitors will see the language once it’s published.
No, keep it hidden for now: Keep it hidden until it's ready.
Click Add Language.
Repeat step 9 to add more languages.
Manually editing translated site text
Translate key areas of your site, like room types and email templates, from the Languages tab under Property Settings. Accurate translations enhance the visitor experience and help increase bookings from different markets.
Important:
Avoid editing or deleting placeholder code text, for example: {store_name} or %{count}. These codes ensure dynamic information like room names or booking numbers display correctly.
Some elements, such as room titles or descriptions, may require manual translation.
To edit the site text in a language:
Go to Languages in your site's Hotels dashboard.
Scroll down to the Translate your contentsection.
Click Translate next to a section (e.g. Room Types, Email Templates, Property Settings).
Hover over an item and click Translate.
Choose the language you want to edit from the Translate into drop-down at the top right.
Edit the translation.
Click Save.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Click a question below to learn more.
How do I set up a 301 redirect for multilingual sites?
A 301 redirect automatically sends visitors from older URLs to the correct language version, improving SEO and user experience. Learn how to set up a 301 redirect for a multilingual site.
Can I add different dialects of the same language?
No. Currently, you can only select one dialect per language. Vote to support multiple dialects here.
Can I show different currencies based on my site's languages?
No. Currently, the same currency is applied across all languages. Vote for this feature here.
Can I send emails in the visitor's language?
Yes. You can translate your automated emails into your supported languages.
Can I adjust the SEO settings per language?
Yes. You can optimize SEO for each language.
Can I invite other people to help translate my site's content?
Yes. You can invite collaborators by creating a custom role and assigning permissions.
Available roles in Wix Multilingual:
Manage Multilingual: Can add languages, translate content, and manage multilingual settings like auto-redirects.
Translate Website Apps: Can translate app content and export it from the Multilingual dashboard.
Can I change the name of a room type?
Yes, you can edit or translate the text to better match your property (e.g. change “room” to “villa” or “cottage”).
To change the name of your room type:
Go to Languages in your site's dashboard.
Scroll down to the Property Settings section.
Click the arrow next to Property Settings to expand the options.
Hover over Booking Engine and click Translate.
Click on the relevant fields (e.g. "Add room") and change the text according to your needs.
This article is credited to the Wix team - https://support.wix.com/ and we thank them for that!