Hostels not just for the kids

I am 64 years old and I have had wonderful experiences staying at hostels from Moscow to Istanbul. I was taken aback by the statement in “Bed & Backpack” (Oct. 14) about the advantages of hostels to “young cost-conscious travelers.”

For travelers of any age, one advantage of a hostel is not merely low cost but also the opportunity to talk to the other guests without the necessity of formal introductions.

Ruth Kramer Ziony

Los Feliz