In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
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Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Haystack Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Haystack Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Haystack Hostel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Haystack Hostel located?
Located in Southeast Houston, this hostel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Houston Sports Park, University of Houston, and NRG Stadium. Houston Zoo and MD Anderson Cancer Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Haystack Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 44 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
4.6/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Nice place
Adolfo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10
The check-in process was not easy, the email with the codes was late.
Jose Eduardo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10
Good
Alhakimou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10
This property is in the ghetto ghetto proper. Came in and heard gunshots. I did not spend the night there.
Samuel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
2/10
I presented tons of issues while trying to complete the check-in process online, it kept giving me an error and when I tried to contact customer service about it they never responded.
At the moment of arriving to the hostal, the lady in charge was completely rude, telling me to not ring the bell and that she couldn’t help me if I didn’t have the check-in code.
Later on, once I reserved somewhere else, customer service contacted me and admitted the reason why they were not answering my calls was because they were “taking a nap” and tried to get me to email them my information, but in the end we decided not to follow-up with it, because the hostal was located in a place where it didn’t seem very safe and we didn’t have a great experience with neither the host or the customer support service.
karla
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Ok
David
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10
I did everything by the book and was still denied entry due to not having received a code to the door. I had to find another place. And since Expedia was unable to contact them, my refund was denied. So 0 out of 10.