Hostelling International is the brand name of the non-profit International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) and its member Youth Hostel Associations around the world. Our name is your reassurance of good quality budget accommodation that you can trust - watch out for the blue triangle sign. Hostelling International supports United Nation's "Decade for a Culture of Peace" through its Youth Hostelling for Peace and International Understanding campaign. HI Youth Hostels enable you to encounter people of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and provide a rich resource for learning and for building a better, more peaceful world.
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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…!
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