Is there an age limit for youth hostels?

Is there an age limit for youth hostels?

You must be 16 or over to stay in a YHA hostel without an adult. If you are under 16 you can stay with YHA as long as you are travelling with an adult. If you are under 12, you can stay if travelling with an adult, but not in a dorm room.

Can couples sleep together in hostels?

Any tips for staying in a hostel as a couple? Private rooms are always the best option for a smooth night. If the hostel doesn't have that option, search for the possibility of staying in a double bed in a shared room. If the room is shared with your friends, that's even better.

Is there an age limit for hostels in Europe?

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.

Are youth hostels only for youths?

Hostels attract solo, couple, friend and family travelers of all ages. They used to be called Youth Hostels. Hostels are not just for the young. They are for people of any age.

Do youth hostels provide towels?

It's a good idea to bring a towel because some hostels don't offer towels (and the ones that do often charge a fee). All you need is a small hand towel.

Do hostels have hairdryers?

Come on – you're travelling! Not only are these bulky, heavy, and take up a lot of space, but in many of the fancier hostels hair dryers are provided. And sometimes, there are even special areas with straighteners and other hair products for you to preen yourself before a big night out.

Are youth hostels safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are incredibly safe but there are various things you can do to ensure you have a good experience such as drinking responsibly, being respectful of dorm mates, locking your valuables, and packing wisely. Nowadays, there are many boutique hotel-like hostels available.

Are hostels legal?

In most cases hostels are illegal in New York City with the exception of legally “grandfathered” hostels or hostels operated by a not for profit or city agency.

What are elder hostels?

Today's elder hostels are well-planned, well-organized educational and cultural opportunities especially developed to appeal to the 55+ crowd enjoying active adult living. There are thousands of choices for active adults available in hundreds of places.

How do youth hostels work?

Hostels provide budget accommodation where guests can book a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom and common areas (such a kitchen, lounge, TV room etc). Rooms can be mixed or single-sex. A lot of newer hostel have ensuite bathrooms even for dorm rooms and some of the these can be super fancy.

Whats it like staying in a hostel?

If you're staying in a private room, sometimes you'll have to use a shared bathroom, but often hostels have rooms with private bathrooms as well. If you have a private room with a private bathroom, a hostel simply ends up feeling like a bare bones hotel with a more social atmosphere.

Are hostels fun?

Many people avoid hostels in favor of hotels because they don't fully understand what a hostel is like. But they can often be a fun, unique, and inexpensive place to stay while you're traveling. The quality and characteristics of hostels vary widely, so do your research.

Can adults stay in hostels in Europe?

Why are hostels called hostels?

A hostel is a low-budget accommodation shared among travelers. When a guest books a stay in a hostel, he or she typically books a bed for the night, not a room. Hostels tend to lend to more interaction, cost much less than a hotel, but do not provide the privacy or personal service found at a hotel.

Why do hostels have age limits?

Why Do Hostels Have Age Limits? Upper age limits exist, too, and again, they're usually at the party hostels. They like to have a certain atmosphere at their places, so want to keep everyone within a certain age range.

How much does it cost to stay at a youth hostel?

How much does it cost to stay in a hostel? Adult prices range from $15.00-$45.00 (per night, per person), with the most common prices being between $20.00-$30.00 (per night, per person).

Should you book hostels in advance?

What we recommend is that you at least book your first hostel at your arrival city well in advance. And then as you continue your trip, try to book your next hostel at least 2-3 days in advance. When we arrive in a city, we usually get a sense of how long we'll stay after the first day.

Do hostels have WiFi?

Free WiFi is pretty much standard in hostels but check the reviews because WiFi can often be spotty is a lot of hostels — especially in the rooms. A lot of hostels will also have computers with internet access but they usually charge you to use them.

What are hostels like in UK?

Hostels offer temporary basic housing. They may provide at least one meal a day – usually breakfast or dinner. You get a furnished bedroom, which may be shared with someone of the same sex. If the hostel is for both men and women, they're usually housed in separate areas.

Are dogs allowed in hostels?

Some Hostels also allow guests to bring their own pets. Make sure you check the hostel room types of those specific pet-friendly hostels. Quite obviously, pets are usually only allowed in private rooms.

How do I join the Youth Hostel Association?

Travellers aged 16 and 17 can stay in hostels in certain locations when accompanied by someone aged 18+, dependent on the ruling of that individual hostel. In Brussels, accompanied under 18s MUST stay in a private hostel room.

How old do you have to be to stay in a hotel on your own UK?

It's legally possible (e.g. Travelodge accepts bookings and unaccompanied stays from 16) but many hotels will have a minimum age of 18. You'd need to check with the hotel before you book.

Can you cancel a YHA booking?

Please note that you cannot cancel part of a Booking. If you wish to do this, you must cancel the whole Booking with that Hostel and re-book. Such cancellations will be subject to our refund policy below.

How do I cancel my YHA membership?

You can. Please contact [email protected] to cancel.