Are hostels generally safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are incredibly safe but there are various things you can do to ensure you have a good experience such as drinking responsibly, being respectful of dorm mates, locking your valuables, and packing wisely. Nowadays, there are many boutique hotel-like hostels available.



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Hostels are often shared accommodations, which means that women may be sharing a room with strangers or sleeping in a mixed-gender dorm. This can make some women feel vulnerable and unsafe, but with proper precautions and awareness, women can have a safe and enjoyable experience staying in hostels.

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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.

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Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s.

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Generally speaking, most hostels will welcome guests of all ages and those over the age of 18 years old are free to book accommodation and stay as a solo traveller in a dorm or private room.

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Having said that, there are a few unsavory hostel guests who use dorm rooms to their advantage, taking any opportunity to rob their fellow backpackers before checking out, never to be seen again. While it's extremely rare to be robbed in a hostel, but it can happen, so you'll want to try and minimize your risk.

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First of all, hostels are great places to make friends while traveling and to have a more social experience. Plus, they're one of the cheapest types of accommodation, so you get to save money during your travels. Most hostels have dormitories where you would share your room with other people.

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Even more so, hostels are safe because of their social nature: they tend to be good vibes only. It's super easy to meet friends and travel buddies when staying in hostels, and due to that social nature, you are always around other people.

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Lack of Privacy – Since you'll be sharing a room with anywhere between 2 and 20 people, a hostel may not be the best choice of accommodations if you are the type who likes privacy.

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People on a trip are usually more openminded, social and interested to new cultures, attitudes and people, so there is generaly a welcoming/feel good ambiance in hostels. Of course there are always some bad apples out there, but I believe they are a minority...

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Curfew. A lot of hostels impose a curfew for safety and to make sure travelers aren't interrupting others' sleep by coming and going at all hours. If you're planning to stay out late and want access to your room at any time of the night, a hostel probably isn't for you.

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Hostels aren't for everyone. If you prefer luxury travel, you will find them to be lacking. But if you're a budget traveler who wants to connect with other travelers from around the world and learn from them, hostels can be a great lodging option, at any age.

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And yes, generally single private rooms lock. You'll be fine if you just use common sense. It's usually fine to leave non-valuables but you should still stick them out of sight, under the bed or under the sheets.

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The typical hostel-goer tends to skew on the younger side. The average age is probably somewhere between 18 and 25, although you'll definitely find travelers much older than that as well! I have even witnessed full families with young children staying in hostels.

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Some older travelers no doubt see hostels as the wrong place to find the privacy and comfort they've worked all their lives to achieve. Yet with a little preparation a hostel stay can be convenient, affordable, and a great place to meet new people.

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