Amazing locations to call home across the USA. Unique local tours and activities to experience with new friends from around the world. Staff and volunteers with insider tips to share. No matter where you go, HI USA helps you live, like, local.
Top Destinations
HI New York City
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Historic building blocks from Central Park and subway
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Beautiful private outdoor patio & garden for guests
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Ask our friendly staff about their favorite neighborhood bakeries, pizzerias, and cafes
Go to New York City
HI Boston
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Renovated, eco-friendly historic building
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Quiet work space for travelers working remote
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Ask the staff about their favorite nearby coffee shops
Go to Boston
HI Point Montara Lighthouse
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Spend the night next to a historic lighthouse
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On-site beach access with great views and tidepools
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Easy drive from Half Moon Bay and San Francisco
Go to Point Montara
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What Makes HI USA Special
We’re more than just hostels: HI USA is a nonprofit organization on a mission to make cross-cultural experiences more accessible for all.
Here's what that means for you:
Your Stay Does Good
The money we raise through overnight stays and memberships goes back into our mission: think travel scholarships in communities, and educational programs and cultural events for our guests.
Scholarships
Your Donations Change Lives
Our donors help us provide life-changing experiences for young people around the world. Want to help us reach even more?
Make a Donation
Your Trip Stays Green
When it comes to sustainability, where you stay matters. Here’s how our hostels are making your travels more eco-friendly.
Sustainability
Make Connections Around the World
As part of Hostelling International, we make it easy for you to exchange cultures with travelers across the U.S. and the world. Check out our network of hostels in more than 80 countries—and learn just how much there is to discover.
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