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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel in Houston with free parking

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Living area - The Layover (Houston)
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper - The Layover (Houston)
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Free WiFi - The Layover (Houston)
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Free WiFi - The Layover (Houston)
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper - The Layover (Houston)
The Layover provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Southeast Houston, a neighborhood in Houston, is home to The Layover. NRG Park is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at NRG Stadium or Daikin Park. Visit our Houston travel guide
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10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051

What's nearby

  • Texans Vs Bears
    NRG Stadium
    6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Close to the entrance of convention center.
    George R. Brown Convention Center
    9 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Aveva Stadium
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Houston Sports Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    9 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Stadium Park/Astrodome Station
    7 min drive
  • Kinder Station
    10 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • TP Seafood Market & Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    3 min drive

About this property

The Layover

Hostel near NRG Stadium
The Layover provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Layover have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and toilet paper
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Layover pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Layover?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Layover?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Layover located?

Located in Southeast Houston, this hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Houston Sports Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of NRG Stadium and NRG Arena. NRG Astrodome and NRG Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Layover Reviews

6.4

6.6

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Should allow cooking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Verkesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

Charmaine

why is this on a Hotel app? Wasted my money and can't get a refund
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness
It doesn't have a kitchen. I left, I cannot climb the stairs. I prefer clean kitchen. In Houston I recommend Hotels near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

FRANK N

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful Rude customers service..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even get in because the conditions were not good and safe. I need refund
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Communication was difficult
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My credit card was compromised leaving me with limited funds. I booked the layover an i never knew that service was available between the rate for a bed and one key credit I was able to have a one night stay to get to the airport the following day- thank you it made a scary situation better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Olatunji

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

Stay here at your peril

This hostel stands out as my worst experience in over 20 years of hosteling. I wonder how it was able to be listed on hotels.com. Checking in was to be seamless but after waiting for email for two hours past the check in time of 3.00pm, despite filling all strange details in the link sent by email, I was still stranded at the entrance. I never received any check in details and couldn't even get to stay in that unhealthy environment. The ambience does not portray a safe place for any decent person. Bad place, please don't even think of it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

GLORIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unable to to walk in to even see rooom. Men outside watching tv. Group housing, all men. Wanted me to sleep with a unknown man on top bunk bed in room, shared restroom. Dangerous setup. I did not stay, not allowed to walk into house to see room. 🔴 I request REFUND
Stayed 1 night in May 2025