Frequently Asked Questions

The FUAJ is a non-profit association created in 1956.
Through its statutes, it is committed to promoting meetings between people of all ages, from all over the world and with respect for differences. International youth meetings, in particular, contribute to the emergence of an international citizenship that promotes openness and tolerance – a strong message for future generations – and help to fight against exclusion linked to age, disability, social level and nationality.

The FUAJ, United Federation of Youth Hostels, is an association under the law of 1901. It is the French link of Hostelling International (HI). HI brings together national youth hostel organizations (such as FUAJ). It represents 2,500 youth hostels in 58 countries, making it the largest network in the world.

The FUAJ International membership card gives access to the worldwide network of Hostelling International (HI) youth hostels, i.e. 2400 HI youth hostels in the world, including 80 in France. This card allows you to travel to 75 countries. By joining, you become a member of a worldwide community of HI travelers who share the same values through travel: discovering new territories, meeting new cultures and respecting others in their differences.

The FUAJ International membership card is available to all persons, without age limit, of French nationality or resident in France for more than 12 months. There are 4 types of cards: Individual, Partner, Family and Organization (group).
People who are not French citizens or who have not lived in France for more than one year can obtain a membership card:

• With the HI member youth hostel organization in their home country
• On the HI site: www.hihostels.com
• In HI youth hostels

Please note that the “Organization” (group) membership card is issued in the name of a legal entity.

With this membership, you can as a member :

• Explore the world by traveling to over 2,500 HI hostels in 58 countries on 5 continents
• Enjoy up to 10% discount on overnight stays at many HI hostels abroad
• Take advantage of last minute rates and great deals at HI France hostels
• Travel smart and take advantage of preferential rates with HI France hostel partners
• To be covered by civil liability insurance for activities organized in France by the FUAJ

Finally, it allows you to participate in the life of the association, in the development of its “mission” in favour of respect for differences and to live rich experiences of exchange and conviviality in HI Youth Hostels.

Membership is online. Once you have made your purchase, you will receive your membership card directly by email:

• For French and foreigners living in France for more than 12 months, become a HI France member here
• For foreigners, become a member of Hostelling International: https://membership.hihostels.com
  

You can also join on the spot, when you arrive at the hostel.

The FUAJ International membership card gives you access to all HI youth hostels in the Hostelling International network worldwide, i.e. more than 2,500 HI youth hostels in 58 countries, including 80 in France.

The FUAJ International membership card is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

The FUAJ International ‘Organisation’ membership card is issued in the name of a legal entity. It is required to stay and be accommodated in HI France youth hostels within the FUAJ network if you are travelling in a group. As a reminder, a group consists of a minimum of 10 people.

You can obtain your membership card directly when you make your booking with a HI France youth hostel. You will be billed for the card along with your stay and it will be sent to you by email when you arrive at the youth hostel.

The FUAJ International membership card is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

You will receive your FUAJ membership card by email. Don’t hesitate to check your spam. If you still haven’t received your card in your email box, please send us an email at service.adherent@hifrance.org

To book in HI France youth hostels, several possibilities:

• Destination in France : on the reservation website hifrance.org
• International destinations: You can find all affiliated federations on the Hostelling International website and make bookings on each country’s website.
• By contacting the youth hostel directly.

Reminder: FUAJ International membership card is required to stay at HI Youth Hostels.

You can book at HI France hostels without a membership card. But you will have to get it when you arrive at the hostel. It is necessary to be a member of the association to stay in HI France youth hostels.

You can get your membership card directly upon arrival at the HI France Youth Hostel or you can join with a few clicks at any time right here.

Upon arrival at HI France Youth Hostel, you will need to present your membership card or proof of membership and your ID card.

You can cancel your booking via the link in your booking confirmation or via our cancellation form in the Contact section. As specified in the terms and conditions of sale, refund amounts will vary depending on the date of cancellation.

From the moment you send your cancellation request until it is processed, you will be informed of the progress of your file by e-mail.

Refunds are calculated from the date the cancellation request form is sent or the date the registered letter is sent. In accordance with the general conditions of sale in effect at the time of your reservation on hifrance.org.

The amount of the refund fee is calculated according to the General Terms and Conditions of Sale attached to your booking. These vary depending on whether the booking is for individuals or groups.
For further details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions of Sale attached to your booking.

In all cases, the membership card fee remains payable to the FUAJ.