Hostels Not Just for "Youth"

Old man in a youth hostel: I saved big, slept well, and enjoyed the wifi
http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/10/18/old-man-in-a-youth-hostel-i-saved-big-slept-well-and-enjoyed/

A 49-year-old tries hostels:

My stay in a private room with shared hallway bathroom was quiet and tension-free. The room was clean, the WiFi strong, and I was able to recharge in a comfy queen bed. Best of all, I saved big bucks.

...Turns out I'm not the only relative geezer to enter into what has been thought to be the realm of the young and monetarily-deprived. Seven percent of the 3.5 million bookings at hostelworld.com have been 41 years of age and older, spokeswoman Aisling White told WalletPop. A full 20% consist of guests in the 31 to 40 range.

Interesting stats from Hostelworld -- 27% of their customers are over 30 years old.