Avete la tessera dell'ostello?

Do you offer a hostel membership card?

Pronunciation

tes-SE-ra — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Ask if the hostel is affiliated with Hostelling International (HI) and whether a membership card gives discounts.

What it means

'Tessera' = membership card. 'Dell'ostello' = of the hostel. HI (Hostelling International) operates certified hostels in Italy and members get discounts on nightly rates. The HI card ('tessera HI') also provides discounts at attractions, transport, and restaurants worldwide.

Variations

Siete affiliati a Hostelling International?

Are you affiliated with Hostelling International?

HI-affiliated hostels meet specific quality standards

Ho già una tessera HI. Vale qui?

I already have an HI card. Is it valid here?

HI cards are internationally valid and should be accepted at all affiliated hostels

Quanto si risparmia con la tessera?

How much do you save with the card?

Typically €2–5 per night at HI hostels

Mini Dialogue

— Avete la tessera dell'ostello? — Sì, siamo affiliati HI. La tessera costa diciotto euro e dura un anno. — Conviene se resto una settimana? — Assolutamente, risparmieresti venti euro in sette notti.

— Do you offer a hostel membership card? — Yes, we are HI affiliated. The card costs eighteen euros and lasts one year. — Is it worth it if I stay a week? — Absolutely, you would save twenty euros over seven nights.

Cultural Note

Italy's national youth hostel association ('Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventù' or AIG) manages HI-affiliated hostels. There are over 50 HI hostels across Italy in locations from Milan to Palermo. The HI card is particularly valuable for young travellers doing extended Italian journeys.

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