Become a YHA Associate or Franchise Hostel

YHA New Zealand is comprised of a network of hostels throughout New Zealand. Independently owned and operated Associate and Franchise hostels are a part of our seamless network and follow YHA standards of quality and consistency.

YHA National Park family double with bunkbed and window view
YHA National Park
YHA Picton youth traveler checking map roadside from hostel
YHA Picton
YHA Ahipara outdoor area
YHA Ahipara
YHA Arthur's Pass front exterior of hostel at night
YHA Arthur's Pass

Benefits

  • Exclusive territory – your business will be the only YHA in that location  
  • Inclusion in YHA’s international and domestic marketing material
  • Inclusion in YHA’s seasonal and short term promotional offers
  • Access to operational expertise
  • Sustainability and Environmental advice
  • Human Resources advice

If you operate a GST registered accommodation business in a location where YHA does not currently operate and your business is operating correctly under accommodation legislation, then we’d like to hear from you. 

To be a part of the world’s biggest network of hostels, associated with a market-leading organisation and aligned with a world-renowned brand, please email our Hostels Operations Manager: Email us