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A hostel is a high-quality, affordable accommodation option that offers a comfortable night's sleep in a friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price. Hostels are also a perfect, low-cost way to get to know a country and meet many like-minded travelers by using shared facilities like the bar, lounge, or kitchen.
Hostels offer a wide range of accommodation options, including shared rooms (either single-gender or mixed) and private rooms. Private rooms are becoming increasingly popular at our hostels, making them accessible to families and couples, as well as individual travelers and groups.
HI Assured Standards define the levels of welcome, comfort, cleanliness, security, and privacy you can expect at any HI hostel, anywhere in the world.
HI-Q, or the HI Quality Management System, complements the well-established HI Assured Standards and focuses on the management and operation of hostels. It integrates "best practices" from quality systems worldwide, tailored to the specific needs of hostels. HI-Q enables hostels to continuously improve and maintain high standards to ensure you have a great hostel experience.
Only those hostels that successfully complete the program will be certified and have the right to display the distinct HI-Q logo – look for it at the hostels you visit.
Hostels are ideal for meeting new people, and you will find shared facilities such as a common room, a self-service kitchen, a bar, a restaurant, a library, a TV lounge, and laundry facilities. Hostels also offer many services such as internet access, activity tours, discounts on attractions and shows – and, of course, advice from the local staff. You can find the specific facilities and services offered by each hostel on its individual page.
Hostelling International welcomes everyone, regardless of age, race, nationality, skin color, religion, gender, class, or political views.
Families are welcome to stay at many of our hostels, but please check directly with the individual hostel, as certain conditions may apply, such as the requirement to book a private room.
Groups (10+ people) are also welcome at many of our hostels and can be specially accommodated.