Things You'll Need:
- Hostel Membership Cards
- Hostel Welcome Stamps
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Step 1
Check to see whether the country you live in is a full member of the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) by visiting the Hostelling International Web site (hihostels.com).
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Step 2
Contact your national Youth Hostel Association office (information about which is also available through the Hostelling International Web site) if your country is a member of the IYHF.
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Step 3
Obtain a membership card, which is valid for both local and international hostels. You can get the card online or via telephone, fax or in person. You also can purchase a membership at a local Hostelling International Council office or at one of the affiliated hostels across the country.
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Step 4
Contact the Youth Hostel Association and request welcome stamps, if your country is not a member of IYHF. Welcome stamps are temporary passes that allow you to stay at hostels.











