Global Membership Discounts

Hostelling International offers a number of special deals for members. Find out more about joining HI here.

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

Click here for a list of membership benefits, deals and discounts available around the world.

Membership savings programme

Your National Association or Hostelling International (HI) Membership card not only opens the door to the world’s largest network of safe, clean and welcoming hostels, but in many HI hostels, being a member now gives you at least a 10% saving on the cost of your accommodation - just one of the great reasons to become a member!

In some countries membership is compulsory if you wish to stay in HI hostels listed on this site. To find out what is applicable in the country you wish to visit, please refer to the table below.

Apart from cheaper accommodation in many of our 4,000 hostels worldwide, membership also gives you access to thousands of travel-related savings at home and abroad. Please check locally with your HI hostel on arrival for details of these great benefits which can include; reduced-price admission to attractions and museums, discounts on meals, transportation and lots more.

Whatever your budget, membership helps you to explore and “Say HI to the world" - backpack across Europe, discover Down Under, dance to Latin rhythms, chill out on an idyllic Asian beach or simply 'Discover the real hostel experience' in one of our unique hostels worldwide.

How to become a member:

There a number of ways you can join the Hostelling International community:

• 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.

OR

• Purchase a 12-month eMembership here on hihostels.com. The eMembership entitles you to stay in any HI hostel and receive at least 10% discount on accommodation charges compared to a non-member. Buy now or during the booking process with your hostel stay.

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Member discounts

Discounts are a fantastic benefit of becoming a HI member. There are thousands of deals on travel, entertainment, museums, culture, retail outlets and much more; so whether you're travelling around the world or simply around the corner, make sure you carry your HI Membership card.

Click here for a list of membership benefits, deals and discounts available around the world. 

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National Membership & discounts

To find out what's on offer in the countries where you are travelling, follow the links below - these will take you to the member discounts pages on the National Association website. In some cases you will need to be a member of the local National Association in order to redeem the discount. Please check at a local level what is applicable. Don’t forget to ask about local discounts at the hostels where you stay. 

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Global discounts

We have put together a great range of travel deals to help you get the most from your budget – before, during and after your trip.

Education First (EF) Language Course

HI members (holders of valid National and International membership cards) can now access an exclusive 5% discount with Education First (EF), the world leader in international education.

The HI discount (up to the value of USD300*) applies to all EF language courses which can be studied for many different requirements, lengths and language levels. To start planning your adventure today, visit the EF website where you can find out more and order a free brochure.

*Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Ensure that you mention you are a member of Hostelling International during the EF booking process to receive the discount.

Taxback.com

If you have worked abroad whilst travelling, you probably qualify for an income tax refund. We have teamed up with specialist TaxBack.com to help you make savings even when your trip is finished! TaxBack.com makes it easy and hassle-free for you to receive a tax refund - they take care of the necessary paperwork and deal with the foreign tax authorities on your behalf. So, why not visit TaxBack.com to find out just how much you could claim back?

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