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Accommodation for unmarried couple

I've read that some countries don't allow unmarried couples to stay in the same room...

3 years ago, February 10th 2010Delete | Edit No: 1 Msg: #103139

froglovinlin
Linda Dunn

N Posts: 8

Can anyone please advise if there will be any problems with the following countries...?

Japan
Hong Kong
Nepal
Jordan
Turkey
Cuba

Thanks :o) Reply to this

3 years ago, February 10th 2010Delete | Edit No: 2 Msg: #103144

TravelInPink
TravelInPink

B Posts: 13

I was just in Japan with my boyfriend two weekends ago. We shared a room in a hostel in Fukuoka. I don't think you'll have any problems there. I was also just in Hong Kong last week by myself but I don't think you would have problems there either. Reply to this

3 years ago, February 10th 2010Delete | Edit No: 3 Msg: #103151

AlexBK
Nick, Alex and Phoebe

B Posts: 9

If you're concerned just wear a wedding ring and say you're married if they ask. Unless it's actually illegal there's not much they can do. Reply to this

3 years ago, February 10th 2010Delete | Edit No: 4 Msg: #103173

Maisondubonheur
Pierre-Alexandre

B Posts: 1,545

If you are both non-nationals of the countries above, you will have no problems.

In some countries, like Vietnam, officially a foreigner and a local cannot share the same room. When it comes to two foreigners, there are no problems.

Do not be worry, you are safe for your list. Reply to this

3 years ago, February 10th 2010Delete | Edit No: 5 Msg: #103175

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

B Posts: 5,609

Having been to all of these countries except for Nepal and Cuba, I would think it highly unlikely you would strike any issues. Some religious-based accommodation forbid non-married couples in the same room, but that is an individual decision of a given hotel/hostel rather than a widespread policy. Reply to this

3 years ago, February 12th 2010Delete | Edit No: 6 Msg: #103399

froglovinlin
Linda Dunn

N Posts: 8

Sweet, no worries, thanks guys. I suppose I'm just erring on the side of caution having not travelled to these regions before - and not wanting to offend the locals! Reply to this