Do hostels allow 17 year olds?

You'll need to email or call the hostels you plan on staying at directly and ask. Some hostels will not allow anyone under 18 years old to stay without an adult accompanying them. For others, it could be under 16 years old in which case you'd be fine.



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

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Yes, most hostels will require you to show a photo identification upon arrival. In doubt you can check with the hostel before your stay.

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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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Here are ten more hostel etiquette tips to keep in mind: Only use the bed that's assigned to you. Take your phone call outside the room if another guest is asleep. Avoid conversing loudly if another guest is asleep. Dorm rooms, bathrooms and common areas are usually cleaned daily.

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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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The traditional hostel may be described as not a fitting place for kids. Most people think that hostels have little to no privacy and not enough space but that isn't always true. Staying in hostels as a family is great especially if you're on a tight budget because it is very inexpensive.

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Am I allowed to book a hotel room if I'm 17? No, unfortunately you are not allowed to book a hotel room if you are 17. Most hotels require guests to be at least 18 years of age in order to check-in and stay overnight. However, there may be some exceptions depending on the location and policies of the specific hotel.

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While most HI USA hostels do have private rooms, staying in a shared dorm is your best bet if you want to meet other travelers and make your travel budget go further.

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An Unwelcoming Market Hosteling began in Europe over a century ago and has grown with the cities there. Hostels entering the US market now have less prime real estate and more red tape than abroad, and compared to the well established hotel industry. New York City has been especially unwelcoming to hostels.

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Some hostels have age restrictions. In most countries, 18 years old is the minimum age to book accommodation as the primary guest (secondary guests can be younger than 18 if the primary guest is older than 18).

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