Is there an age limit to stay in hostels?

Question

I am doing a Jane Austen tour through England and Ireland in a few months and I am 28. I wanted to stay in hostels but I did not know if there was an age limit or not because my traveling buddy is 22.

Answer 1

There is NO age limit to stay in hostels in either the UK or Ireland.

The only place in Europe I know of that does operate an age limit is Bavaria in Germany, where priority is given to travellers aged 26 or under.

Answer 2

No, there is no upper limit for hostels.  

Answer 3

My daughter just finished her freshman year in Costa Rica.  Another mother & I traveled down to meet & visit with our respective daughters, staying in hostels and I can assure you that, as mothers of 18-year olds, we are a LOT older than you!  I think the issue is more what type of noise, inconvenience and partying you might be willing to put up with.  These factors were an issue only at our first booking.