The Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association (HKYHA) runs seven youth hostels, all located in country parks and scenic rural areas across Hong Kong. These hostels offer simple, low-cost, safe accommodation and proximity to nature. The young residents also have an opportunity to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and other healthy pursuits.

HKYHA has been a full member of the International Youth Hostels Federation (IYHF) for over 30 years. Maninald China, Taiwan, Singapore and some East European countries joined the federation in 2006, bringing the number of youth hostels under IYHF to more than 4 200 in 83 countries around the world.

The IYHF is a not-for-profit organisation, directed by a team of dedicated board members. It continued in 2006 to offer internship training in tourism and in the leisure industry for local and overseas university students. It also continued to support various community programmes designed to promote healthy outdoor activities, environmental conservation, self-help, team spirit and cross-cultural understanding.