About

Hostelling International USA, Michigan Council is a 60+ year-old non-profit council serving members and budget travelers across the entire state of Michigan.

Our Mission

To help people of all ages gain a greater understanding of the world, locally and internationally, through educational programs, cultural connections, recreational activities and positive hostelling experiences.

Vision Statement

Hostellers become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchange and understanding, and who are stewards of the earth.

We provide programming through workshops and unique trips as well as social activities for members and the public including weekly hikes on Sundays and Tuesdays, monthly outings to ethnic restaurants, special events and more.

HI-USA, Michigan is a Council of the national organization, Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels (HI-USA), founded in 1934. HI-USA in turn belongs to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) a world-wide network of 4,000 hostels in 60 countries.

What Makes Hostelling International a Unique Organization?

Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) is a nonprofit educational organization recognized worldwide for safe, clean and affordable travel accommodations. Since 1909, HI hostels have provided a welcoming environment for the world's travelers, especially young people to explore and learn about other people, places and cultures.

To read more about the national and world organization, go to www.hiusa.org.