Easy And Affordable Group Trips!
We can make your group trip affordable and easy!
Get the Hostelling International USA Advantage with:
- Special Group Rates
- Great Locations
- Friendly & Helpful Staff
- Fun Places to Stay!
At Hostelling International USA (HI-USA), we understand the many challenges you face when planning a group trip. That's why we work hard to meet your group's specific needs and budget. As a non-profit association with nearly 70 years of experience serving groups like yours, here and abroad, we are more than just an affordable place to stay. We can also be your group itinerary and programming partner, by helping you arrange:
- Activities
- Trip itineraries
- Meal plans
- Group-leader pre-visits to plan your trip
- Private rooms for leaders (based on availability)
- Fast and friendly reservations and welcome orientation upon arrival
Group Hostel Options
Group facilities vary at each HI-USA hostel depending on the hostel, location, size and the time of year. We have over 100 hostels throughout the country in many key destinations for group trips. Our key destination gateway group hostels are located in major cities like ,New York Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Portland. These and many of our other urban locations offer a great metropolitan stay, close to all the sites and attractions. However, if your group is looking for something a little more off the beaten path, we also have hostels in spectacular locations where you can explore National Parks, natural wonders, cultural and historic sites and many other activities.
What you can expect from our hostels:
- Assured Quality - all our hostels are inspected regularly and must meet international standards for comfort, security, cleanliness, privacy and welcome.
- Affordable rates to help make your group's trip possible.
- A free Hostelling International Group Membership, which entitles your group to many HI member benefits in the USA and in over 60 countries worldwide.
- Shared accommodations in separate male and female dormitory-style rooms with 4 -12 beds.
- Individual bunk beds to ensure each group member's comfort and not having to share a double bed. Separate male and female shower and restroom facilities.
- Bed linens and towels provided to all group participants.
- Self-service kitchen or on-site meal services.
- Private rooms for group leaders can be reserved, based on availability.
- On-site meeting / program rooms, with presentation equipment available upon request at most locations.
- A wide range of nearby or hostel-based activities and programs (vary by location).
- Friendly, helpful onsite staff.
- An international, culturally diverse and welcoming atmosphere.
Click here for frequently asked questions.
Click here for our groups brochure in PDF format (1023kb).
Free HI Memberships for Groups
Hostelling International is a non-profit membership organization promoting international understanding and peace though hostelling since 1909. To maintain our ability to offer low-budget accommodations we charge additional fees to non-members.
However, a FREE Group Membership is available to US groups. A group membership entitles everyone in the group to member rates and benefits as well as access to our group trip advisors. *You must be the group leader of an organized, US based group of 10 or more people in order to apply for a free group membership.
Click here to order your FREE Group Membership today!
Group programs
HI-USA hostels are more than just a place to stay. Meet people from around the world and learn valuable lessons about the local community and environment. Special educational programs are available for organized groups who want to get more from their stay. For information about specific programs and group hostels throughout the USA contact our National Sales Manager, Amanda Booth at: groups@hiusa.org or call 1-312-583-2223. We're ready to help you plan your next group trip.