Can you stay in a hostel alone at 17?

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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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.

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Age limits often come with party hostels that have a bar inside—they'll limit people who are under 16 (or sometimes 18) from staying there. Some hostels that want to keep a younger vibe with similarly aged guests will restrict to under 30 or 40, but these are becoming rarer. How do you know if a place has an age limit?

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No, someone under 18 cannot stay in a hotel room alone if someone 18 or older rents it for them. Hotels typically require that all guests be at least 18 years of age and have valid identification to check-in. Additionally, most hotels will not allow minors to occupy a room without an adult present.

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The law requires that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. Furthermore, they would need to ask their parent/guardian for permission and provide proof of identity before booking themselves into any hotel room. I'm 17 years old.

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16-17 year olds are generally not permitted to check in alone except at some small independent hotels or with parental permission. But policies vary, so the young traveler should always contact the hotel in advance to confirm their age requirements before booking.

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

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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.

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Yes. It is more common for Europeans to travel young so would not seem so unusual there. It will also accelerate maturity and personal growth in the 17 y.o. as they are forced to plan, make decisions, adapt and manage finances. Have them go backpacking and stay in hostels.

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Most hotels can fit at least two guests in each room, and don't charge more for the second guest. So, solo travelers can often get a better deal at hostels that offer shared lodging or private rooms designed for just one guest. Some hostels even provide better quality than budget hotels.

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Many hostellers travel alone. In fact, hostels are the home of the solo-travellers of the world. Solo travel can be exhilarating, but even those who prefer traveling alone sometimes enjoy finding travel buddies.

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Where can a 17 year old stay in London?
  • Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel. 3,299 reviews. ...
  • Holiday Inn Express London - Wimbledon South. London, UK. ...
  • Travelodge London Park Royal. ...
  • The Victoria Inn. ...
  • The Bridge Hotel. ...
  • The Gate. ...
  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. ...
  • Park Grand London Kensington.


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No problem. I am 42, and I have met many people older than me in youth hostels. Only Bavaria has a maxium age limit of 26. If your objective is to save money, then there is nothing wrong with staying at a hostel, at any age.

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Most hotels and other accommodations require that guests be at least 18 years of age in order to check-in. However, there may be some exceptions depending on the location and type of accommodation. For example, some hostels may allow minors with parental consent or supervision from an adult guardian.

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