How safe are hostels in Europe?

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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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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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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If you are wondering if you are too old to stay in a hostel, you are not. There's this funny thing I've noticed about aging: the older I get, the less I care what people think. If you had asked me if I would still stay in hostel dorm rooms in my thirties when I was 24, I probably would have told you I would not.

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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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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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Many hook-ups that happen in hostels are spur-of-the-moment, passionate encounters between people that may not know each other very well. While that's all well and good, in fact that's part of the fun of it all, it is still important to practice safe sex. Use contraceptives, wear a condom, and avoid spreading disease.

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And which is the safest for solo travel in Europe for female travellers? Call us bias, but we believe hostels are the safest – and best – option. Hostels have a safe reputation and are not at all what your parents or grandparents might say about them. From check in to check out, the staff know your name and face.

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One of the most cost-effective and popular ways to vacation in Europe is through hostels. Abundant throughout Europe, hostels are a go-to option for budget-minded travellers who don't mind sacrificing the luxuries of a hotel. They are especially popular among backpackers who are visiting multiple cities.

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If you're alive, you're young enough to hostel just about anywhere in Europe (hostels with age cutoffs are rare). Yes, the bulk of the hosteling crowd is 18 to 26 years old — but every year there are more seniors and families hosteling.

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Most hostels require that guests be at least 18 years old or they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone. With the exception of the Bavarian region of Germany, there are no upper age restrictions at most hostels.

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Some older travelers no doubt see hostels as the wrong place to find the privacy and comfort they've worked all their lives to achieve. Yet with a little preparation a hostel stay can be convenient, affordable, and a great place to meet new people.

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Do hostels check your age? While most hostels don't have age restrictions, some sites may be unsuitable for young children or guests with disabilities. It is always good to check beforehand by viewing the relevant hostel page.

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