Membership to Hostelling International: Never Leave the Country Without It
There are a number of ways for you to get an HI Membership:
- Join online
- Call the customer service department at (301) 495-1240 and press the # 3 prompt
- Visit our council office in Saint Paul or contact another council (local chapters)
- Contact or visit one of our hostels
- Contact or visit one of our authorized membership sales agents
- Fax or mail in your application
Fees
- YOUTH: FREE (for those under 18 years of age)
- ADULT: $28.00 ANNUALLY (18-54 years of age)
- SENIOR: $18.00 ANNUALLY (55+ years of age)
- LIFE: $250 (one-time fee & open to all ages)
- GROUP: Apply for a Group Membership now!
You must be a U.S. citizen or resident to purchase a Hostelling International USA membership. To find the closest Hostelling International office In your home country, visit www.hihostels.com.
Membership Has Its Benefits
Hostelling International USA is a nonprofit membership organization that provides you with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Access to more than 4,000 hostels in over 80 countries worldwide.
- Access to nearly 70 hostel locations in the United States.
- Savings up to 70% on international phone calls, free e-mail access, voicemail and travel information through eKit.
- HI-USA members now get basic international travel insurance coverage and discounts on optional upgrades
- Worldwide access to commission-free currency exchange.
- A free second night stay offer at participating HI-USA hostels.
- An HI-USA member exclusive 10% discount on all American Airline international flights. (Adult member category only)
- A free second night stay offer at participating HI-USA hostels. (please check back on this benefit as we are currently addressing a technical issue)
- Discounts on Trek America – Valid for bookings made directly with TrekAmerica, HI offer must be mentioned at time of booking and can not be used in conjunction with any other promotional discount. This offer is valid only for the Hostelling International member.
- A free directory of all U.S. hostels, upon request.
- Discounts available across the USA.
- Worldwide discounts in restaurants, retail stores, and attractions and more.
- An online newsletter, HI-USA Travelbytes, emphasizing travel tips.
- Access to programs and activities at local hostels and councils (local chapters).
