Sustainability

Sustainability encompasses both environmental and social impact, which HI USA believes are equally important. We take care of ensuring your stay is eco-friendly, and we’ll help you pump up your social impact by making it easy to live like a local, experience other cultures, and make a difference. Find out what HI USA is doing to protect and preserve the communities where our hostels reside and how you can pack your impact to be a more sustainable traveler:

Our Journey to Sustainability

From retrofitting historic buildings in New York City and Chicago, to repurposing lighthouses in California, HI USA has sought to operate our hostels in an environmentally responsible manner, measuring and communicating our impacts to the hostel community and the public.

Leave Your Green Footprint

If we have a hostel there, we know the area inside and out. With many key attractions just a walk or bike ride from the hostel, a city can become quite easy to navigate without increasing your carbon footprint.

Hostel Environmental Standards

HI USA’s hostels must be compliant with a range of environmental best practices to maintain their sustainability certifications. See the list of environmental best practices followed by our green hostels across the country.

Awards & Certifications

HI USA is a global leader in the Sustainable Tourism movement. Check out the certifications we've earned throughout the years, recognizing our efforts.