QATAR YOUTH HOSTELS STORY
1909
First Permanent Youth Hostel
At the beginning of the twentieth century, Richard Schirrmann, the leader of the international youth hostel movement, established the first permanent youth hostel in Al-Tana village in 1909. Gradually, the movement started spreading throughout most of Europe later becoming an international phenomenon. The first international conference for Youth Hostels Associations was convened in Amsterdam, Holland.
October 1932
International Federation of Youth Hostels Associations
In October 1932, The International Federation of Youth Hostels Associations was established and from that point on, the philosophy of the youth movement and its message started to rise, promoting peace and tolerance. The aim was to prepare young people by providing them with affordable housing and accommodation during their travels. The housing provided contained the needed elements and programs to build future leaders. In addition, these hostels were considered the perfect destinations for young people to be introduced to other cultures, build new bridges with different countries, develop an interest in the environment around them, becoming familiar with living according to a specific system as part of one team
1 December 1986
Qatar Youth Hostels Establishment
Later on, a group of young leaders saw the need to establish youth hostels in Qatar. The proposal was immediately submitted to the Supreme Council for Youth Welfare, which was then headed by HRH the Father Emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The proposal was approved by his highness on 01/12/1986.
The Purpose Of Establishing Qatar Youth Hostels
The purpose of Qatar Youth Hostels is to contribute to in providing travelling youngsters with houses, camps, and suitable accommodation. Moreover, it was established to encourage youth to travel, study abroad, serve the environment, train them in independence, discipline, inspiring them to work in teams, to contribute into the community and to participate in different public services and religious, social, cultural, recreational and artistic programs.
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Qatar Youth Hostels membership gives you an easy access to a network of safe and clean youth hostels (more than 4,000 across the world)
- Eligible to be part of the youth hostels international movement
- Makes you a priority in securing a place to stay and get a discount
- Discounts included in residency, activities and trips to a number of youth hostels all over the world
- Residency discounts – more than 20% off in over 40 youth hostel across the world
- Participation in conferences, meetings and exchange visits to other countries in the region and the world.
- Explore the world on a budget that fits all your needs
- • Access to different facilities inside the assembly (video games and Sony consoles, pool table, table tennis, foosball, library and majlis)
Prices of membership cards:
- One year: 60 QAR
- Two years: 120 QAR
Required documents to apply for membership:
- Copy of your ID or passport
- Personal photograph
- Completed membership application form