Can a 16-year-old stay in a hotel?

Legal Opinion

Yes, you can check in by showing your valid ID and registering with your real name.

According to regulations, each passenger must present a valid ID for real-name registration before checking into the hotel. Teenagers over 16 years old have reached the age to apply for an ID card, so they must also show their ID card. Teenagers under the age of 16 can stay with adults, and the adults living together must show their ID cards. Children under 16 years old do not need to register, but must stay with a registered adult. If teenagers aged 16 and above have not yet applied for an ID card, they can register by showing their household registration booklet.

Legal Basis

Article 6 of the "Hotel Industry Public Security Management Measures" stipulates: Hotels must register for accommodation of tourists. When registering, the passengers' identity documents should be checked and the prescribed items should be truthful. Register.

No, according to the law, one must be 16 years old to have the capacity for civil conduct. So you must be at least 16 years old. Some hotels require that only adults who are 18 years old and have full capacity for civil and criminal conduct can check in. Some small hotels do not require registration. However, the sanitary and safety conditions of small hotels are very poor, and you may get sick or suffer personal and property losses. If you are traveling to other cities, you can contact relatively safe accommodation such as family hotels in the local city through travel-related apps in advance. Or seek help from an adult. It is best not to check into a hotel alone.