During your stay, you'll find friendly people looking for adventure, excitement and an opportunity to discover this marvelous world. Hostels provide dormitory-style accommodations with separate quarters for males and females. Some hostels also have self-service kitchens or cafeterias, dining areas, secure storage and common rooms for relaxing and socializing with other travelers from around the world. Others have laundry facilities and travel libraries. Most major urban hostels have 24-hour access, but most of the smaller ones are accessible only in the morning and evening.
Hostels offer unbeatable savings on overnight lodging.
Many hostels, especially in major urban areas, are handicapped accessible. While you're there, enjoy organized local activities and outings. Biking, cross-country skiing and nature tours are just some of the activities organized by the hostel staff. Hostels even host educational programs based on the rich natural and cultural history of the local area. Memberships can be purchased at any hostel that is a membership selling agent or at any of the HI-AYH Council offices throughout the United States.