Can 16 year olds stay in hostels?

Many jurisdictions require hostels to follow the same rules as hotels, which often includes age requirements. In most countries, the minimum booking age is 18. In other countries, and in parts of some (like the US), the minimum booking age is 21. Some hostels allow solo guests as young as 16 years old.



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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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The Unwritten Rules Of Hostel Life
  • Clean Your Own Dishes. Hostels with kitchens are great, but many people just leave their dirty dishes in the sink. ...
  • Pack Your Crap Early. ...
  • Keep The Lights Off When You're Late. ...
  • No Parties In The Dorm Room. ...
  • All Is Fair After 8 am. ...
  • Plastic Bags Suck. ...
  • Snoring. ...
  • Don't Hog The Heaters.


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A hostel is styled like a college dormitory. Multiple people share a room and also have shared bathrooms and showers. Unlike hotels, hostels may only have a few people on staff and fewer amenities. A hostel is popular among single travelers or young people who are looking to save money on lodging.

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It's what makes it unique, and it's why it's always my top choice when I travel.” So the short answer is that hostels are for everyone. There isn't just one type of person that stays in a hostel while they travel.

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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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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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Can couples sleep together in hostels? The answer is yes! Many hostels offer private rooms with double beds or twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double bed. Couples can enjoy a private space while still being able to take advantage of the social atmosphere of a hostel.

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Shower shoes And yes, hostel showers are always in individually-locking rooms or stalls. You will not be showering in front of strangers. The same goes for the toilets.

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Young people under the age of 18 will usually need to provide permission from a legal guardian if they wish to stay unaccompanied in a hostel. Families with young children or groups of minors will stay in a private room rather than a shared room.

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There is no limit to the length of stay for long-term accommodation. However, the minimum duration for a long-term stay is 30 days or one month.

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Some hostels may impose an age limit for staying in their establishment and thus not admit children below a certain age. As Youth Hostels mainly offer dorm accommodations, these rooms may not be suitable for families travelling with young children.

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Yes, mobile phones are allowed in hostels . But it depends upon college to college and also vary hostels to hostels. Some college hostels are allowed to use phone in hostel but not in college campus , you can not use mobile phone in the campus.

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If you're travelling solo, you'll likely still want to meet people and have conversations. Luckily, hostels are full of interesting people, and the types of people who stay in hostels are usually friendly and keen to make conversation. Regardless of this, you're under no obligation to socialise.

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