In the larger rooms, dividers are used to afford greater privacy to each and every guest. Guests of all ages, backgrounds, origins and interests stay at HI hostels. Guests range from first-time to experienced hostellers, either travelling alone or with family and friends. The tradition of restricting hostel access only to young people is long gone. Today, only hostels in the German region of Bavaria limit access to people under the age of 26.
Prices tend to be lower in rural areas and more expensive in the city.
In some countries, an HI membership is required to stay at the hostels. As an HI member, you can also benefit from exclusive access to our IBN booking network for making reservations at select international hostels and lots of travel-related discounts around the world. Your HI card is accepted in these countries too. A YHA membership is the same as an HI membership. Most large urban hostels provide 24 hour access for registered hostel guests.