175+
HOSTELS REPRESENTED & CONNECTED ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
2m+
GUEST-NIGHTS HOSTED
BY NAHA MEMBERS EACH YEAR
$75m+
ANNUAL LODGING REVENUE ACROSS NAHA MEMBERS
WHO WE ARE
Founded by hostel operators to serve the hostel community
The North American Hostel Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association bringing together the people and organizations behind hosteling across North America.
Our community includes independent, privately operated, and nonprofit hostels, along with owners, operators, managers, staff, aspiring hosteliers, and industry partners.
OUR MISSION
NAHA exists to strengthen the hostel community through collaboration, shared knowledge & resources, advocacy, and professional development.
OWNERS &
OPERATORS
MANAGERS
& STAFF
ASPIRING HOSTELIERS
PARTNERS & VENDORS
WHAT WE DO
Hostels Are Stronger When We Work Together.
CONNECT
Build meaningful relationships across the hostel industry.
SHARE
Exchange practical knowledge, resources, & real-world experience.
ADVOCATE
Build a stronger collective voice and recognition for hostels.
GROW
Support stronger operators, new hostels, and industry growth.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the
NAHA Community
Connect with fellow hosteliers and access practical resources, programs, and partnerships created exclusively for NAHA members.
We are a network created by hostel operators, for hostel operators. We understand the realities of running a hostel and bring people together to share ideas, solve problems, and help one another succeed.
GET CONNECTED
Join our active member WhatsApp groups for advice, ideas, and industry discussions, and connect one-on-one through our mentorship program.
EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Connect in person and online through the annual Conference, monthly virtual meetups, webinars, & other member programming.
RESOURCES
Access templates, training tools, best practices, industry insights, and shared resources created and recommended by fellow hosteliers.
PARTERSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
Access member-only discounts and partner offers from companies serving hostels, with new benefits added as we grow.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The NAHA Annual Conference
Returns to Mexico!
Our biggest gathering of the year brings the hostel community together for practical learning, candid conversations, new connections, and plenty of fun!
APRIL 6-9, 2027 • MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
