Is 25 too old to stay in hostels?

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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If you're wondering if you're too old to stay in a hostel, you're not. Nobody is ever going to kick you out of a hostel because you're over 35, showing signs of ageing, or because you make a small “oof” sound when you slide your tired bones into bed.

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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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Don't be embarrassed If you're in your 30s, you may well be one of the older people in the hostel – and that's cool! You may find yourself apologising for being older or hiding your age but you should be proud of it.

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Many people think of staying in hostels as an option specifically for young travelers. But as someone who travels longterm, on a budget, I can tell you it's an option you may consider, and even enjoy at any stage of life.

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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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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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Can couples sleep together in hostels? The answer is yes! Many hostels offer private rooms with double beds or twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double bed. Couples can enjoy a private space while still being able to take advantage of the social atmosphere of a hostel.

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All it takes is a just little more effort and planning for any 30+ year old to fit traveling in their lives. And when they do, they'll find that it's a way better experience than traveling in their 20s.

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That can be beautiful, but it can also be annoying. You don't have much private space in a hostel room. It's impossible to escape other people completely. You might get a roommate that snores or comes in late every night.

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Also, most hostels place limits on how long you can stay. They're meant to be for short-term stays and if you're using it as a full-time place to live, you may be politely asked to leave. Hostels have everything you need to live but that doesn't mean it's advisable to do so.

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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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It can also be a good idea to use the lockers that many hostels offer to store your valuables. But for the most part, hostels are staffed 24 hours and many even have security cameras. And, with so many people around all the time, theft and other crimes are extremely rare.

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Despite the 'youth' in their titles, hostels will take travellers of any age.

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A hostel may impose a maximum age limit to keep its guest demographic within a certain range. If a hostel does have an upper-age limit, that information should be outlined for potential guest to see (in the listing). If not, the host should notify guests who are too old before confirming or accepting the booking.

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A hostel is styled like a college dormitory. Multiple people share a room and also have shared bathrooms and showers. Unlike hotels, hostels may only have a few people on staff and fewer amenities. A hostel is popular among single travelers or young people who are looking to save money on lodging.

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