Membership
Hostelling International is a membership organisation, and HI membership gives you much more than a comfy bed! It puts you at the heart of a huge international family, where you can share experiences, travel and friendship with people of all nations.10 reasons to become an HI member:
- Access to the world’s largest network of safe, clean hostels
- Discounted member prices in many hostels
- Be part of a global community of like-minded travellers
- Discounted trips and activities in many countries
- Concessions on entertainment during your travels
- See the world on a budget
- Reduced price admission to museums and cultural centres at home and overseas
- Savings in retail outlets
- Reductions on a wide range of travel services
- And lots more besides…!
Preferred Access Through Membership
Your HI Membership card opens the door to the world’s largest network of safe, clean, welcoming hostels. In many countries HI membership is compulsory if you wish to stay in hostels listed on this site. In other countries, members enjoy discounted overnight prices while non-members are required to pay a surcharge. To find out what is applicable in the country you wish to visit, please check the Preferred Access Through Membership page. Membership also gives you access to thousands of travel-related savings at home and overseas. Benefit from reduced-price admission to attractions and museums, to discounts on meals, transportation and more. Whatever your budget, HI membership helps you to explore the whole planet… backpack across Europe, discover Down Under, dance to Latin rhythms, chill out on an idyllic Asian beach…How to become a member:
- Purchase a membership from your nearest HI Youth Hostel Association office or membership selling outlet before you start your journey.
- Purchase an international membership when you arrive at an HI hostel outside your country of residence. To check the price and availability of membership on arrival, please contact the hostel direct.
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Check out the Membership FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about:
- Membership - where to buy it and how much it costs
- What to do if you lose your membership card
- How to renew your HI membership
- Member benefits and savings
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