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Since 1909, when hostelling was born out of excursions of German schoolteacher, Richard Schirrmann, and his pupils, it has become the world’s biggest membership organisation for youth, with over 5 million members.

Originally hostels were created to help young people of limited means to experience the countryside and cities of the world, hostels are now the heat of international tourism for all people I ages.

More than sixty member associations with 4,500 hostels carry the Hostelling International brand name, a guarantee of good quality, low cost accommodation and food, and a range of other good value for money services to members and those with valid Hostelling International Car

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