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Membership
Join today and save money every time you stay at YHA.
We've got a variety of memberships, so choose the one that best suits you. Membership gives you:
Access to more than 4,000 Youth hostels worldwide.
Regular e-news to get all the latest offers and promotions.
Savings on all 'Escape to...' bookings when you hire a whole property with friends or family.
Fantastic discounts on travel, high street brands and tourist attractions online and at the hostel.
Your say on how YHA is run through governance.
Pay by Direct Debit and you'll always pay less. All you need is a UK bank account and be over 16 Join online now.
Individual and Life membership also covers under 18’s travelling with you.
You can request a hostel guide by emailing your membership number to guide@yha.org.uk or you can pick one up at any YHA (England and Wales) hostel.
Under 26 membership is for young travellers aged 25 and under. You will receive offers and promotions for hostels at home and around the world.
For Life Membership you can also call our contact centre on 01629 592700 and set up a direct debit to pay five annual installments of £47 if that suits your budget better.
If you live outside Europe you cannot buy membership online. You can buy hostelling international membership when you arrive, or buy membership in your own country. Remember to apply the member discount to your booking to save money. Hostelling International membership is recognised in over 4000 hostels worldwide.
Joint members must both be over 18 and living at the same address. This membership also covers any children under 18 travelling with you.
You can request a hostel guide by emailing your membership number to guide@yha.org.uk or you can pick one up at any YHA (England and Wales) hostel.
If you live outside Europe you cannot buy membership online. You can buy hostelling international membership when you arrive, or buy membership in your own country. Remember to apply the member discount to your booking to save money. Hostelling International membership is recognised in over 4000 hostels worldwide.
Young people under 18 require no membership of their own, unless they want to travel independently. Young people aged 16 –17 who want to travel independently must join YHA and have a choice of Under 26 Membership or Individual Membership.
Group membership gives each member of the group great savings each time they stay as part of the group.
You will be sent regular great offers and the latest deals via our Group e-news. Check to see if your group qualifies for free group membership before applying.
#You will need to be able to supply proof that you are a formally constituted, organised group if asked.
Available to the following organisation types:
Educational groups
Scouts, Guides and Duke of Edinburgh
YHA Affiliated groups*
Charitable groups (with a registered charity number)
Young persons groups with a constitution (i.e. not just a group of young people)
Free Group membership is not available online.
To apply for free Group membership, please call us on 0800 0191 700.
*YHA Affiliate Groups -
These are groups of like-minded people, who may be from the same locality or simply share the same hobby, who meet regularly to enjoy Youth Hostelling trips and other social activities.
If you would like more information or to see if there's one in your area call YHA on 01629 592700 or email customerservices@yha.org.uk.
All memberships and prices (unless stated) are valid for 1 year from the date of issue and available to European Union (EU) residents only.
*YHA reserve the right to ask for documentary evidence to confirm the validity of a group wanting a Young Persons or Standard Group Membership.
