Top 5 apps for finding toilets when travelling

Certain unforeseen events can turn your dream holiday into a nightmare. Not being able to find a toilet when you urgently need one in an unfamiliar city is one of them. How can you avoid this race against time on your next trip?

Discover the 5 best apps for finding toilets while travelling.

5. Where are the toilets?

This public toilet geolocation app is simple and has a very intuitive interface. It allows you to easily find the nearest toilets and guides you to them. However, ‘Where are the toilets?’ has limited coverage. In some cases, information on sanitary conditions or accessibility may be lacking. If you travel mainly in France and Europe, it is more than adequate.

Advantages:

- Intuitive interface that is quick to understand.
- Accurate location of nearby toilets.

Disadvantages:

- Covers Europe and the USA, but with limited data.
- Little information on hygiene or condition.
- Presence of advertisements.

4. Flush

Flush offers a huge database of over 200,000 toilets worldwide. It is easy to use. Accessibility conditions and any costs are clearly indicated. However, the information is mainly location-based and depends on user contributions. Data on cleanliness or condition will be sorely lacking for holidaymakers concerned about hygiene.

Advantages:

- Extensive global database.
- Can be used offline.
- Information on accessibility and prices.

Disadvantages:

- Little qualitative detail on the condition of the facilities.
- Reliability varies depending on user contributions.

3. Where are the toilets?

This minimalist app quickly locates available toilets and specifies the conditions of access: free, paid or linked to consumption. Its simplicity is its greatest asset in emergencies. It is a useful tool in certain situations, but should be complemented with a more detailed app for greater comfort and cleanliness.

Advantages:

- Easy to use.

- Clear indication of access conditions.

- Ideal for quick use on the go.

- Gateway application including games on hygiene.

Disadvantages:

- Few user reviews available.

- No detailed data on hygiene or comfort.

- Intrusive advertising during navigation.

2. Ici Toilettes

Designed for France, Ici Toilettes connects you to a large network of public toilets and partner retailers. The app is free to use and provides comprehensive information, including photos, opening hours, disabled access, baby changing facilities, etc. You can also contribute by reporting a problem or rating a location. Its biggest drawback is its limited international coverage. In France, it is a 100% reliable solution, but elsewhere, it is better to choose another app.

Advantages:

- Free access to a network of committed partners.
- Detailed information including facilities and opening hours.
- Active user participation to improve the service.

Disadvantages:

- Limited coverage outside France.
- Limited number of partner retailers.

1. BubblesMapper

BubblesMapper is a comprehensive, international app that provides reliable information about toilets... but that's not all. It is primarily a European micro-services platform focused on mobility and tourist well-being. It lists toilets, drinking fountains, showers and luggage storage facilities, whether they are located in public or private establishments. This unique approach is its real strength.

Here are five reasons to choose BubblesMapper for your next trip:

Ecosystemic

All of a traveller's urgent needs can be quickly met within a single app: toilets, showers, drinking fountains, luggage storage, changing rooms, baby changing tables... No more juggling between multiple apps! You also don't waste time searching on a search engine. Everything is centralised and accessible in seconds.

Urban inclusion and social innovation

BubblesMapper promotes equitable access to hygiene and comfort facilities. Travelling with someone with reduced mobility? Are you a family with several children? Don't panic! The app connects public and private spaces and transforms certain underused places into service points that are useful to everyone, for more accessible and inclusive urban centres.

Hygiene and comfort

Each location listed is selected for its ability to offer decent sanitary conditions and a pleasant environment for travellers. With BubblesMapper, you can view or share information about cleanliness, opening hours, equipment availability and comfort levels. Try out the app and travel with greater peace of mind, without any nasty surprises!

Collaboration and continuous improvement

The platform is based on a collaborative model that involves businesses, local authorities and users. On the one hand, hosts have the opportunity to promote their spaces while gaining visibility among a wide audience. By supporting the initiative, local authorities enhance both the attractiveness of their region and the quality of the tourist experience. On the other hand, travellers contribute directly to the continuous updating and enrichment of the database. This means that the offering is always up to date and constantly expanding.

European reach

The app is already available in the 27 countries of the European Union and beyond. BubblesMapper is designed for cross-border travel and multimodal journeys. Whether you are a tourist or a professional travelling in the city, you can benefit from an extensive network wherever you are.

Try BubblesMapper now and make your next trip a stress-free adventure!