Is it OK to live in a hostel?

If you are a female backpacker, you might feel safer staying in an all-female dorm room, which is commonly available. Generally, though, hostels are very safe places. They often have CCTV in shared areas and everyone should give their ID at the reception.



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Even more so, hostels are safe because of their social nature: they tend to be good vibes only. It's super easy to meet friends and travel buddies when staying in hostels, and due to that social nature, you are always around other people.

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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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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 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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While it certainly happens in some types of hostels, party hostels I am looking at you, in other hostels you could easily spend a week without talking to anyone! Making friends in a hostel is not hard or complicated, and it is the best way to meet people when travelling solo.

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Hostels aren't for everyone. If you prefer luxury travel, you will find them to be lacking. But if you're a budget traveler who wants to connect with other travelers from around the world and learn from them, hostels can be a great lodging option, at any age.

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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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Hostels aren't for everyone. If you prefer luxury travel, you will find them to be lacking. But if you're a budget traveler who wants to connect with other travelers from around the world and learn from them, hostels can be a great lodging option, at any age.

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In fact, Hostelbookers conducted a survey with just over 11,000 people in which 69.3% of those surveyed said they had sex with a local while traveling. That's way more than half of the people polled and doesn't include folks who got down and dirty with another traveler.

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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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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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Generally speaking, most hostels will welcome guests of all ages and those over the age of 18 years old are free to book accommodation and stay as a solo traveller in a dorm or private room.

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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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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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