I'm going to Paris but I need to be able to get a hotel room on my own. Can I get a room in a hostel at only 17 years old?
2007-10-05 17:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
I have good experiences with these hostels, in the center of town and safe, clean and a good security:
http://www.mije.com/index_individuels_uk.asp
I did not see anything about age requirements and 17 is not that young for traveling in Europe, but if in doubt, contact before you decide to use them.
2007-10-05 19:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Willeke 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should have no problem staying at hostels even if you are underage. Just take a signed letter of consent from your parents or your legal guardians along with you. But if you want to make sure they accept you, stay in the official IYHA/HI hostels or call the hostel in advance.
BTW, in hostels you generally do not book rooms - you book a bed in a dorm. That's why hostels are so cheap, you know. There are dorms that are mixed with up to 20 people and other dorms that are single-sex with 3 or 4 people. It depends upon the hostel. The more people to a room, the cheaper. Search for "hostel paris" and you'll find lots of adresses and reviews for hostels in Paris.
2007-10-06 09:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by t_maia2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been to France but I doubt the country has age restrictions on hostels...that just seems so American. I'd recommend going to your local library and grabbing some travel books, they're loaded with good information. I personally like Moon but Lonely Planet is really popular (especially with French travelers). Enjoy the trip.
2007-10-06 00:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by sandro t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Kiriad hotel. It's a small reasonably-priced hotel serving the best buffet breakfast in the world. I love their croissant and cheese. It's just a few minutes walk to the Metro that brings you to the arc de triomphe.
2007-10-06 11:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by Rax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend staying at a registered youth hostle. Reasonable prices, safe to stay and easy to meet other young people. See the organzation "International Hostling" at the bottom of this page. Get a membership, and you'll have no problem getting a reservation.
2007-10-06 00:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.hihostels.be
They cover France and Belgium. Clean and not too expensive, good professional staff as well. 17 is OK.
Enjoy your trip.
Ian M
2007-10-06 07:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ian M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋