The Layover

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Laundry

Free WiFi

Parking included

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10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051

NRG Arena
‪7 min drive‬
NRG Center
‪8 min drive‬
NRG Park
‪8 min drive‬
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

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Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Business services

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

About this property

Houston hostel in Southeast 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 Houston Zoo

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 public transport

Free uncovered self-parking on site

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge

Conveniences

Lockers available

Guest services

Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Toilet paper
Towels

Food and drink

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Fridge

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

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Kristina

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yakubu

27 Oct 2024

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

15 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a very safe neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sier

3 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Len

30 Sept 2024

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

30 Sept 2024

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