{"id":43767,"date":"2025-07-25T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=43767"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:02:48","slug":"how-old-to-book-a-hotel-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/how-old-to-book-a-hotel-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How old do you have to be to book a hotel room?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Minimum age to book and stay in a Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how old you have to be to book a hotel room?<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s your first solo adventure, a weekend with friends, or a school trip, age rules can be confusing. Many young travelers ask questions like: \u201cHow old do you have to be to get a hotel room?\u201d<\/em>, \u201cCan you book a hotel at 17?\u201d<\/em> or even \u201cCan you book a hotel at 16?\u201d<\/em>. It\u2019s one of the most asked questions from young travelers when it\u2019s time for their first solo or friends-only adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every hotel has its own policies, and the rules may change depending on the country. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about how old you have to be to stay in a hotel<\/strong>\u2014and exactly what\u2019s required if you\u2019re under 18 and want to book a stay at MEININGER Hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down simply, especially if you\u2019re thinking about staying at MEININGER Hotels<\/sub><\/p>\u2b07\ufe0f \u2b07\ufe0f \u2b07\ufe0f<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Can you book a hotel at 16 or 17?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Can guests younger than 18 stay at the hotel? Yes, but only under certain conditions.<\/strong>\u00a0
At MEININGER Hotels<\/a><\/strong>, if you’re 16 or 17 years old, you can stay in a private room without a parent<\/em>, as long as you bring:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 A completed “Authorization for Underage Person to Travel<\/a><\/strong>” form 
\u2705 A copy of your parent or legal guardian\u2019s ID <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can email these ahead of your stay, use the contact form on our website, or just bring them to reception when you check in.  
Without these documents, we won\u2019t be able to check you in, so make sure you bring them with you! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Girls hanging in the MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd14 Can you book a hotel at 15 or younger?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not on your own.<\/strong> 
If you’re under 16, you must stay with an adult. 
If that adult isn\u2019t your parent or legal guardian, you\u2019ll still need the consent form signed by your parent or guardian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Special rules for Italy & Hungary<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning to visit one of the MEININGER hotels in Italy<\/a> or Hungary<\/a>? Here are the rules: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an adult with written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like before, we\u2019ll need that authorization form signed by your parent and a copy of their ID.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MEININGER Roma Termini<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Budapest Great Market Hall<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So\u2026 how old do you have to be to stay in a hotel?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At MEININGER Hotels: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 18 or older?<\/strong> Book and stay freely  
\u2705 16\u201317?<\/strong> You can stay in a private room with proper consent forms  
\ud83d\udeab Under 16?<\/strong> You must stay with an adult  
\ud83d\udccd In Italy or Hungary?<\/strong> Under-18s must always be accompanied by an adult <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart storage, chill vibes – everything in one cozy dorm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddf3 Final tips for young travelers \ufe0f<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n