Can you stay in a hotel at 17 in Spain?

No, unaccompanied minors are not allowed to stay in hotels in Spain. You will be required to give the receptionist your passport details that they then send to the local police every evening. So they will see your age and ask where the accompanying adult is.



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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.

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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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Generally, checking into a hotel without an ID is not recommended and is often not possible. Most hotels require a form of government-issued identification, like a driver's license or passport, for security reasons and to verify the person's identity who is checking into the room.

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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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Generally speaking, minors aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older when staying in a hotel. That being said, some hotels have a more lax policy and will allow a group of minors aged 17 or younger to stay in the same room as long as there is an 18-year-old present.

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While an ID is typically required, some hotels may accept alternative forms of identification. For example, if you are a foreign national and do not have a US driver's license or passport, the hotel may accept your government-issued ID card or even a credit card with your name on it.

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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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Most hotels require guests to present a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport, when checking in. This is often done to verify the guest's identity and ensure that they are over the age of 18, as many hotels have policies that prohibit minors from staying without an adult.

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Hotels check for identification to ensure that the person checking in is who they say they are. This helps protect both the hotel and its guests from any potential fraud or identity theft. Hotels will typically ask for a valid government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID card.

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Many hotels will either keep your ID or make a copy of your ID when you check in for security purposes. Not only for their security - but also for yours as well - in making sure that they keep the details of guests in the hotel, should an incident occur, they will be able to provide the details to the relevant parties.

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Can my parents book a hotel for me to stay in Spain (I am 15)? No, unaccompanied minors are not allowed to stay in hotels in Spain. You will be required to give the receptionist your passport details that they then send to the local police every evening.

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