The Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association (HKYHA) is affiliated to the International Youth Hostels Federation which is the world's largest youth membership organisation encompassing more than 4 000 hostels in over 80 countries worldwide.

The association is a non-profit-making organisation. Its mission is to provide simple, safe and comfortable hostel-style accommodation, as well as a cross-cultural platform for young people to meet each other, share their travel experiences and exchange views on environmental conservation, peace and other meaningful issues.

The HKYHA currently has seven hostels, all located in scenic rural parts of Hong Kong. To cope with the increasing number of hostellers from China and other Asian countries, the facilities and the standard of service in these hostels are constantly being upgraded and improved.

Furthermore, internship training is also available in the association's hostels for university students undertaking studies in tourism and the leisure industry. The association supports a variety of educational programmes promoting healthy, outdoor activities and environmental conservation under the direction of a team of dedicated executive board members, staff and volunteers.