Our Saint Paul Council Office
At our Headquarters in St. Paul we offer Travel Education Programs, Eurail passes, HI Memberships, Hostel Travel Guides, Destination Advice and Budget Travel Tips, Minnesota Bike Atlas sales. We are also the Headquarters for the Annual Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, which is our largest annual fundraiser, and the Tour De Pines Bike Ride, which is our newest bike event.
This location in Saint Paul, MN is not a hostel. There is no HI Hostel in the Twin Cities at this time.
Our Headwaters Hostel In Itasca State Park, MN
We manage and operate the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park, which is 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. We are proud to say that the hostel consistently scores in the top 10 hostels nation-wide in quality standards. For more information on our hostel, please see the hostel web site.
Services At Our Saint Paul Office
Visit us at our Saint Paul MN office for the following services:
Eurail Pass Ticket Sales
Heading to Europe? Don’t go without a Eurail Pass. It will save you money and time. What’s more – it’s easy! Just choose your train, get on and go. Rail travel in Europe is fast, efficient and romantic.
We sell all RailEurope products, and can walk you through the myriad of pass choices. Don’t waste your time on the internet. Save yourself the headache and come in to see us. We don’t charge any service fees. The price you see is the price you get.
Hostelling International Memberships
Hostelling International is a membership based organization. With over 4,000 hostels in 70 countries, we are the largest budget accommodations network in the world. Hostels are open to people of all ages. Most countries do not require you to be a member to stay at hostels, but offer a discount ($3-$5) per night if you are.
Americans who join Hostelling International USA can stay at any HI Hostel, world-wide. Membership includes FREE travelers insurance, and more. Please visit HI-Minnesota Council office to purchase your membership – or you can do so online: http://www.hiusa.org
Travel Education Programs & Events
We offer a variety of travel education programs, from our monthly Travelers Circle, to our resource filled World Travel 101, to our Girl Scout specific programs. See the programs page for more information.
Budget Travel Advice
Where ever you are headed, chances are we have been there. We are experts in budget travel, and pride ourselves on great international travel advice and resources. We offer free, unbiased travel advice based on experience and the belief that travel does the world good.
International Travel Resources
Check out our resources on International Travel. We pride ourselves on offering you the best in DIY travel. Need travel advice on a certain destination? Give us a call or stop by the office. Need to learn money saving tips and savvy travel insights for your upcoming trip abroad? Check out one of our travel programs.
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HI-MN Staff
Executive Director
Jon Ridge
651.251.1495 | e-mail
Hostel Manager – Mississippi Headwaters Hostel
Sara Parthun
218.266.3415 | e-mail
The MN Council office is located at:
Address: 622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link to map]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
HI-MN Board of Directors
- Board President: Nicole Weber
- Treasurer: Barbara Johnson
- Secretary: Courtney Bormann
- Bob Cunningham
- Jerry Hope
- Travis Jeffrey
- Valorie Klemz
- Steven Pesklo
- Susan Rafferty
HI-MN Volunteers
Rail Europe Expert: Patrick Kulisheck
651.251.1495 | e-mail
Communications + Marketing
Jeremy Weizel
651.251.1495 | e-mail
HI-MN is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Our Mission is: To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.
The Vision of HI-MN is: To be a leader in providing the knowledge and tools for building cultural awareness through global travel experi ences for our partners and stakeholders.
Values Statement of HI-MN
We Value:
- Socially responsible and culturally respectful travel.
- Dialogue and interaction that promotes cultural understanding.
- Transformational travel education opportunities.
- Members and donors for their support and contributions.
- Employees and volunteers who work to accomplish the mission of the HI-USA, Minnesota Council.
- Community involvement and engagement in the programs and events we sponsor.
- Responsible use of the world’s resources.
Our goal is that hostellers will become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchange and understanding, and who are stewards of the earth.
About Hostelling International
HI-MN is affiliated with Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH), a self-sustaining membership organization founded in 1934. HI-AYH in turn belongs to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) a world-wide network of 4,000 hostels in 66 countries. Membership in HI-USA opens access to all HI hostels world-wide. Currently HI-Minnesota has about 1,100 members.
HI-USA”Hostelling International,” sometimes called “International Youth Hostelling” is the brand name of Youth Hostels across the world. The HI or IYHF logo with the blue triangle, hut and tree is registered as a trademark in many countries.
Youth Hostels are run by the national Youth Hostel Association in each individual country under the auspices of the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) which is an international non-governmental, non-profit making organization recognized by UNESCO.
Originally created to help young people of limited means to experience the countryside and cities of the world, hostels are now also at the heart of international tourism for a wide age group. Today’s hostellers are just as likely to be in their sixties and bring their family by car, as to arrive alone on foot with a rucksack. Nor is hostelling an end in itself. All ages use hostels as their gateway to cultural exploration and the appreciation of nature.
The keystone of Hostelling International is the hostel: simple, safe, inexpensive, dormitory-style accommodations serving people of all ages. People from diverse backgrounds stay together, share meals, and exchange information while learning about the cultures of the world.
