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The Layover

1.0 star property

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Living area
Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051
  • NRG Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • NRG Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Exterior

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
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The price is €47
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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About this property

The Layover

Hostel in Houston with free parking
Laundry facilities and free self parking are available at this hostel. Bathrooms are shared.
The Layover offers 4 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

During your stay at The Layover, you'll be close to NRG Stadium. Free self parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include locker space and laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from NRG Stadium and 9 minutes from MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Layover offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houston hostel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's IDLOBBY mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are required to download the property's IDLOBBY mobile app before check-in.

Property is also known as

The Layover Houston
The Layover Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Layover Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Houston

The Layover Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 29 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Disliked: Staff & service
The property changed my booking location. Then changed it back. But then when they sent me check-in information, it was with a different address again! Their phone number always goes to voicemail. I slept in my car rather than deal with all that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as I stepped out of the Uber, I was surrounded by 5 individuals who tried to rob me. I ran a few blocks to the gas station. I contacted Expedia and they wouldn't refund me but told me that I could contact the property and be moved to a different location. I checked out the second location and it was the same set up with people waiting around outside to ambush guests. I went back to the gas station to wait since it was 24 hrs and while I was there I spoke to an HPD officer who told me that the hostels in the city are scams and this is what happens. They set up guests to be robbed. He said I was better off staying at the airport or getting a hotel. I looked at several hostels on Expedia and they are the same picture but digitally altered to change the paint color or kitchen backsplash. The place I went to was a run down trap house in the middle of the ghetto. The cop actually told me that I was lucky to be alive. I told Expedia this needs to be taken down as unsafe but they didn't care.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yakubu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible
It was a horrible experience, mold and the bed spread was a used one, came in after a long trip to a dirty space with some dude smoking
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a very safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Len

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has so much more potential lol
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Len

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really dirty, explains the lack of photos, the shower knob is broken. There is no staff on sight. The people I was with in my room were really cool tho. This place has so much more untapped potential.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Communication was difficult
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel
I really appreciate the comfort the layover gives me!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are friendly and respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel
Perfect space for the price 💯
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel in Houston
Very comfortable clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve only been in Houston since July 6, 2024 and of all the hotels as well as the other hostel I stayed in this one is the most comfortable the cleanest and the most affordable. I will be staying for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Stsy for Best Rate
I am extremely comfortable at The Layover
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This saved me from spending 80 bucks on a layover, and the other tenants where super respectful and friendly. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and guests are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m staying
My stays at The Layover have been the most comfortable clean and convenient since I arrived in Houston.l
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024