HI Quality
Your budget may be limited, but the quality of Hostelling International accommodation is not! Our member countries are obliged to meet the internationally agreed Assured Standards (often imitated but never bettered!) to ensure a safe, clean and comfortable stay, and a consistent level of services and facilities wherever you travel. And Youth Hostel Associations take great care to operate hostels in ways sympathetic to the environment. See for yourself in the Virtual Youth Hostel.Hostel standards are checked by our team of highly experienced inspectors, also by "mystery shoppers" (independent budget travellers just like you!) and by you, the user. Send a Comment Card to tell us about your hostel experiences.
Assured Standards
Hostelling International's Assured Standards means you can rely on a consistent level of services and facilities wherever you stay. All our member countries are required to have in place reagular inspection programmes.In addition the requirements of the Assured Standards Scheme are checked through visits to hostels by the HI Standards team. We also conduct regular "mystery shopper" programmes with budget travellers - these programmes check that quality and customer service standards are met.
- Welcome - hostels are open to all. You can join if you are not already a member, and you can make advance reservations. Plus you will have access to essential facilities if the hostel closes for a period during the day.
- Comfort - a good night's sleep (including the hire of freshly-laundered linen if it is not included in the overnight charge), and sufficient washing/shower facilities. Meals are generally available, along with self-catering facilities and a food store close by.
- Cleanliness - the highest standards of hygiene wherever you travel.
- Security - for you and your possessions, including lockers for luggage and valuables.
- Privacy - in showers, washing areas and toilets. Most hostels provide single sex dormitories - although if requested, a mixed sex dormitory may be offered to people travelling together.
Travellers with disabilities
Hostelling International welcomes travellers with disabilities. To find hostels suitable for wheelchair users, please select hostels displaying the "suitable for wheelchair users" symbol. For more detailed information, please contact the hostel (full contact details on the Hostel page).
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