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ID when checking into hostel???

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  • 22-03-2012 12:35pm
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    InisMor
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Is there any hostels in Dublin city that doesn't require a passport as ID when checking in?

    Cheers.


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    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    is there a specific reason you don't want to give id


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    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    Frynge wrote: »
    is there a specific reason you don't want to give id


    He's a culchie..they dont believe in it.


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    InisMor
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭InisMor


    Frynge wrote: »
    is there a specific reason you don't want to give id

    Not me - a friend is in Dublin and has very little money and no ID with him - and he has to stay until tomorrow.


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    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    or possibly even an islander.........


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    kylith
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    Some places will ask to keep hold of your passport to ensure that you don't run off without paying, but I don't like to do this A) in case I need it myself B) if the place gets robbed, or if whoever looks after these things is lax, there goes my passport.

    I usually find that offering a photocopy of your passport, as well as paying in advance, will keep them happy.

    ETA: just reread the OP and I may have gotten hold of the wrong end of the stick. Call them in advance and explain that you don't have a passport. Most places will be helpful, especially if you offer to pay up front.


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    InisMor
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭InisMor


    Now lads, let's not make this a "You and Us" situation ;)


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    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    does he have any kind of bank card or headed note paper with his name on it.
    most place will be very weary with letting someone stay without a cc(in hotels) and as you've learned without id in hostels


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    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    just a thought but could a friend pay by credit card over the phone so as they have some fallback


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    InisMor
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭InisMor


    kylith wrote: »
    Some places will ask to keep hold of your passport to ensure that you don't run off without paying, but I don't like to do this A) in case I need it myself B) if the place gets robbed, or if whoever looks after these things is lax, there goes my passport.

    I usually find that offering a photocopy of your passport, as well as paying in advance, will keep them happy.


    Thanks, but he doesn't have anything except an ATM card.

    Is there any hostels that would accept this?


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    InisMor
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭InisMor


    kylith wrote: »
    Some places will ask to keep hold of your passport to ensure that you don't run off without paying, but I don't like to do this A) in case I need it myself B) if the place gets robbed, or if whoever looks after these things is lax, there goes my passport.

    I usually find that offering a photocopy of your passport, as well as paying in advance, will keep them happy.

    ETA: just reread the OP and I may have gotten hold of the wrong end of the stick. Call them in advance and explain that you don't have a passport. Most places will be helpful, especially if you offer to pay up front.

    That what he will be doing ( paying up front ) but he has already been turned away from one and told no hostel will take him without ID.


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    Degsy
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    InisMor wrote: »
    Thanks, but he doesn't have anything except an ATM card.

    Is there any hostels that would accept this?


    Use the ATM card to take out the money and pay up front..after that i'm sure they wont give a stuff about his ID.

    If they kick up he can just take his cash elsewhere,somebody will let him stay in thier hostel if he has money.


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