All Hostelling International hostels in Canada strive to deliver a high quality, friendly, safe and comfortable accommodation experience. Our hostels are inspected annually to ensure they meet the international standards for comfort, cleanliness, security, friendliness, environmental sensitivity and privacy.

While all hostels adhere to these standards, the level of services available at each hostel may vary. Hostelling International-Canada classifies each hostel according to such things as:

• Guest access 
• Availability of private rooms
• Booking systems
• Facilities (i.e. laundry, self-catering kitchen, etc.)
• Equipment and activities (i.e. bicycle rentals and organized hikes, etc.)

Although hostel amenities differ, such things as cleanliness and safety apply to all categories of hostels.

Δ Δ Δ Superior
These hostels offer 24-hour access and expanded reception hours, full kitchen facilities, hot showers, designated private/family rooms, on-site laundry facilities, bike/equipment storage and organized activities. Other features such as meeting rooms and on-site café / food service may also be available.

Δ Δ Standard
These hostels offer minimum access between 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 and 10 p.m., full kitchen facilities, hot showers, and separate dining and common areas. There are usually some designated private/family rooms, on-site laundry facilities and equipment storage. Other features such as organized activities and on-site café / food service may also be available.

Δ Rustic 
Rustic hostels are located in wilderness or rural areas and offer exceptional outdoor experiences. These hostels offer minimum access between 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 and 10 p.m., kitchen facilities, and dining and common areas. Men and women might share rooms, with separate changing areas. There is usually only cold water for bathing and there may be outdoor toilets. Heating is provided.