How old do you need to be to stay in a youth hostel?

How old do you need to be to stay in a youth hostel? Unaccompanied minors are generally not accepted in youth hostels. Nevertheless, some establishments may allow unaccompanied minors between the ages of 16 and 18 to stay alone in their Youth Hostel provided they have a parental permission along with a copy of the legal guardian's valid ID or passport.

Can kids stay in hostels in Europe?

Hostels have been around for a very long time and they are a great way to travel because it allows you to save on accommodation. I have stayed in several hostels with kids in the United States as well as in Europe and Asia and we have had a good experience each time.

Can you have your own room in a youth hostel?

While most HI USA hostels do have private rooms, staying in a shared dorm is your best bet if you want to meet other travelers and make your travel budget go further.

Can a 13 year old go in a hostel?

Can you stay in a hostel with kids? Yes, you can, many hostels today have private family rooms but a few “party” hostels do still only take guests over 18 years old.

Can a 16 year old stay in a hostel alone?

Unaccompanied minors are generally not accepted in youth hostels. Nevertheless, some establishments may allow unaccompanied minors between the ages of 16 and 18 to stay alone in their Youth Hostel provided they have a parental permission along with a copy of the legal guardian's valid ID or passport.

Can adults use youth hostels?

The fun places are probably populated almost entirely by the young crowd. The HI hostels are probably reliably ok, but sometimes way outside the center of the city. In San Francisco, CA there are several HI hostels and people of all ages can be found there.

Do you have to be 18 to stay in a hostel in Europe?

Most hostels require that guests be at least 18 years old or they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone. With the exception of the Bavarian region of Germany, there are no upper age restrictions at most hostels.

Do hostels have an age limit?

Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s. Do I feel “old” when I stay at hostels? Sometimes, yes. But I've rarely been the only person over 40 staying at one, and I frequently meet travelers in their 50s and 60s who are staying in hostels.

Can a 17 year old stay in a hostel alone?

Where a person under the age of 18 is traveling alone, or with another person under 18 years of age, the hostel will require a document signed by a parent or legal representative acknowledging and authorising their stay in the hostel without an adult.

Can a 16 year old go on a trip alone?

Child age at the time of unaccompanied travel Children ages 15-17 are permitted to travel as a standard passenger, Go to footer note, provided they can present a valid ID to security personnel. If parents or guardians prefer, they can also travel as an unaccompanied minor.

Can you stay in a hostel at 17 France?

The minimum age for staying in our hostels, without being accompanied by adults, is 17 years old, on the sole condition that a parental authorisation is produced before the start of the stay and at the latest on the day of arrival, together with a photocopy of one of the parents' identity documents.

Can a 15 year old go to a hotel alone?

No, a 15 year old cannot stay in a hotel room alone if their parents booked it. It is against the law for minors to check into hotels without an adult present. Furthermore, most hotels have policies that require guests under 18 years of age to be accompanied by an adult at all times while on the premises.

Can a 40 year old stay in a hostel?

Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s. Do I feel “old” when I stay at hostels? Sometimes, yes.

Can I stay in a hostel in my 30s?

Don't be embarrassed If you're in your 30s, you may well be one of the older people in the hostel – and that's cool! You may find yourself apologising for being older or hiding your age but you should be proud of it.

Is 25 too old for hostel?

If you are wondering if you are too old to stay in a hostel, you are not. There's this funny thing I've noticed about aging: the older I get, the less I care what people think. If you had asked me if I would still stay in hostel dorm rooms in my thirties when I was 24, I probably would have told you I would not.