They are collective lodging places, with international scope and low prices where you can access with a membership card.
Collective?
"Collective" does not mean "dormitory" no more... In fact, for fifteen years hostels have been modernized and "dormitories" have been replaced by collective rooms with 2 or 6/8 beds maximum. In general, they are equiped with bathroom. Youth Hostels are also collective areas offering the opportunity to mix with people from different cultures.International?
FUAJ, (French Youth Hostel Federation), with more than 160 Youth Hostels, is the French link of the Internationl Youth Hostel Federation joining 4200 Hostels under the label Hostelling International.Low prices?
The FUAJ proposes prices adapted to everybody. Prices rate comes from 7.70€ to 13.25€.Membership card?
This membership gives you access to 4200 Youth Hostels all over the world for one year. You can also get discounts in several establishments (museums, restaurants, shops...).