Do hostels allow 16 year olds?

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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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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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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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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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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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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Across the YHA network, we have over 700 youth hostels in around 600 cities.

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I once believed these common misconceptions about hostels. Until I stayed in hostels myself while studying abroad in Europe. Unlike in the States, hostels are quite popular. They are generally clean, safe (provided you take precautions), and full of friendly, interesting travelers from around the world.

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Hostels for homeless people are designed provide short-term accommodation, usually for up to two years depending on available move-on accommodation.

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Until I stayed in hostels myself while studying abroad in Europe. Unlike in the States, hostels are quite popular. They are generally clean, safe (provided you take precautions), and full of friendly, interesting travelers from around the world.

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