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Within the ' traveller ' category, another distinction can be drawn between hostels which are members of Hostelling International ( HI ), a UK-based, non-profit organization encouraging outdoor activities and cultural exchange for the young ( formerly the IYHA ), and independently operated hostels.

Hostels for travellers are sometimes called backpackers ' hostels, particularly in Australia and New Zealand ( often abbreviated to just " backpackers ").