Wanderstay Houston Hostel
About Wanderstay Houston Hostel
With a stay at Wanderstay Houston Hostel in Houston (Houston Museum District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Houston Zoo and Texas Southern University. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Houston Natural Science Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from University of Houston. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- Self-service laundry
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
Reviews
The hotel receives mixed reviews, with guests appreciating its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and convenient location, but expressing dissatisfaction with the check-in process, lack of staff availability, and inadequate bathroom facilities. Some guests also report issues with noise and temperature control in the rooms.
- Cleanliness
- Comfortable beds
- Difficult check-in process
- Lack of staff availability
- 5/5
Excellent stay experience
- 5/5
Price was great so it was acceptable that it wasn’t perfectly clean. Not the best area (especially at night), 15-20 min walk to restaurants.
- 5/5
Friendly staff.
- 5/5
it was a great experience, staff was kind and helpful.
- 4/5
Life and positive environment. Love it
- 4/5
Life and positive environment. Love it
- 2/5
No soap/shampoo in room. Odd
- 2/5
No soap/shampoo in room. Odd
- 5/5
Jj
- 5/5
Jj
- 4/5
Okay I don’t like sharing a room
- 4/5
Okay I don’t like sharing a room
- 5/5
EXCELLENT AND CLEAN!
- 5/5
EXCELLENT AND CLEAN!
- 1/5
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- 1/5
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- 5/5
Very comfortable stay. Bunk beds were all full-sized mattresses in the room I stayed in, which was a bonus I had never seen. The bathroom was clean. Lockers were available for use but I did not see any locks, just so you know - maybe bring your own padlock if you want to use one. The location was convenient for me. Staff were friendly and allowed me to check in later in the evening with no issues. I would absolutely stay here again.
- 5/5
Very comfortable stay. Bunk beds were all full-sized mattresses in the room I stayed in, which was a bonus I had never seen. The bathroom was clean. Lockers were available for use but I did not see any locks, just so you know - maybe bring your own padlock if you want to use one. The location was convenient for me. Staff were friendly and allowed me to check in later in the evening with no issues. I would absolutely stay here again.
- 5/5
The location
- 5/5
The location
- 4/5
Peaceful atmosphere, vibe, ambiance. Liked the decor. Needs some cleaning and upgrading in upstairs bathroom. Also maintenance like broken curtain rods. Need some maintenance work done.
- 4/5
Peaceful atmosphere, vibe, ambiance. Liked the decor. Needs some cleaning and upgrading in upstairs bathroom. Also maintenance like broken curtain rods. Need some maintenance work done.
- 4/5
Takes about half an hour to 40 minutes to walk to CBD (downtown). Only issue is there's just two bathrooms for whole hostel and the shower and toilet in the same. Also not a fan of getting sent codes for doors would prefer a key or card.
- 4/5
Takes about half an hour to 40 minutes to walk to CBD (downtown). Only issue is there's just two bathrooms for whole hostel and the shower and toilet in the same. Also not a fan of getting sent codes for doors would prefer a key or card.
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Very clean.
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Very clean.
- 3/5
Property if your information shared that that you lived in the city of Houston. This property is in 3rd ward!!!! Look it up!!! I am from Houston. It is considered 3rd Ward!!! They are not transparent.
- 3/5
Property if your information shared that that you lived in the city of Houston. This property is in 3rd ward!!!! Look it up!!! I am from Houston. It is considered 3rd Ward!!! They are not transparent.
- 5/5
This is an amazing place to stay.
- 5/5
This is an amazing place to stay.
- 5/5
Clean, welcoming, good vibes, pkeanty of information, nice kitchen with complementary coffee, clever decorations, safe, outside patio is nice. For the money paid, it is a really cool place. Thank you for your hospitality!
- 5/5
Clean, welcoming, good vibes, pkeanty of information, nice kitchen with complementary coffee, clever decorations, safe, outside patio is nice. For the money paid, it is a really cool place. Thank you for your hospitality!
- 1/5
The staff was very unprofessional we could not get into hotel once we walked outside of the building, couldn’t get anyone to help her to sleep in my car
- 1/5
The staff was very unprofessional we could not get into hotel once we walked outside of the building, couldn’t get anyone to help her to sleep in my car
- 4/5
Ok
- 4/5
Ok
- 5/5
NA
- 5/5
NA
- 3/5
Wanderatay is well located for walking to the museums and there are a few decent local food and drink places but it is also very close to the freeway and has no A/C, which can make for a difficult night's sleep. Noting that free earbuds are provided.
- 3/5
Wanderatay is well located for walking to the museums and there are a few decent local food and drink places but it is also very close to the freeway and has no A/C, which can make for a difficult night's sleep. Noting that free earbuds are provided.
- 4/5
Upstairs come with free coffee and tea, also a refrig and microwave. Love it
- 4/5
Upstairs come with free coffee and tea, also a refrig and microwave. Love it
- 3/5
2. When I stayed, the room was too cold on the first night and too hot on the second night. You are not allowed to change the setting. Good luck! 3. It is clean and cheap. Hope you get good roommates!
- 3/5
2. When I stayed, the room was too cold on the first night and too hot on the second night. You are not allowed to change the setting. Good luck! 3. It is clean and cheap. Hope you get good roommates!
- 5/5
It was nice, clean, full kitchen, I'll stay again.
- 5/5
It was nice, clean, full kitchen, I'll stay again.
- 5/5
Everyone there was super cool and the woman’s dorm was really comfortable. Super helpful to have 2 showers in there!
- 5/5
Everyone there was super cool and the woman’s dorm was really comfortable. Super helpful to have 2 showers in there!
- 5/5
I booked a private room with one twin bed and really enjoyed my stay. Great amenities, clean facilities, comfortable. Price was very affordable.
- 5/5
I booked a private room with one twin bed and really enjoyed my stay. Great amenities, clean facilities, comfortable. Price was very affordable.
- 5/5
늦은 체크인 이었지만 매우 편안한 체크인 프로세스.
- 5/5
늦은 체크인 이었지만 매우 편안한 체크인 프로세스.
- 3/5
The hostel in at central area ,convenient for food and some activities. However, there are only 2 bathrooms for the entire hostel, toilet paper was not provided enough for a day. There are cameras everywhere, so feel like being always watched.
- 3/5
The hostel in at central area ,convenient for food and some activities. However, there are only 2 bathrooms for the entire hostel, toilet paper was not provided enough for a day. There are cameras everywhere, so feel like being always watched.
- 5/5
Great place! Highly recommended.
- 5/5
Great place! Highly recommended.
- 2/5
The area is fine with some really nice places nearby to eat. Hostel is what you expect. Customer service is exceptionally poor, issues have been raised to management so will not post here, I am sure they will eventually bother respond to my email (highly unlikely though)
- 2/5
The area is fine with some really nice places nearby to eat. Hostel is what you expect. Customer service is exceptionally poor, issues have been raised to management so will not post here, I am sure they will eventually bother respond to my email (highly unlikely though)
- 5/5
Excellent place. Super duper clean, large beds, in a very uber able/walk able area. I really enjoyed my stay here. It was very cozy and quaint and the price per night was a steal!
- 5/5
Excellent place. Super duper clean, large beds, in a very uber able/walk able area. I really enjoyed my stay here. It was very cozy and quaint and the price per night was a steal!
- 5/5
The hostel experience here far outweighed my other hostel experiences! No in-person contact, FULL size beds, great kitchen!
- 5/5
The hostel experience here far outweighed my other hostel experiences! No in-person contact, FULL size beds, great kitchen!
- 2/5
- 2/5
- 4/5
If you read and follow directions given you should have no problems checking in. Staff service was great and overall clean property.
- 4/5
If you read and follow directions given you should have no problems checking in. Staff service was great and overall clean property.
- 1/5
I am very unhappy they did not allow me to check in after hours. They had a sign saying to call a number to check in no one answered. I had to drive back home in the middle of the night because I could not stay they did not even open the door.
- 1/5
I am very unhappy they did not allow me to check in after hours. They had a sign saying to call a number to check in no one answered. I had to drive back home in the middle of the night because I could not stay they did not even open the door.
- 5/5
Great price and friendly staff, and there’s a cafe around for quick breakfast. just remember to bring your own toiletries (shampoo etc)
- 5/5
Great price and friendly staff, and there’s a cafe around for quick breakfast. just remember to bring your own toiletries (shampoo etc)
- 5/5
Alejandra, the front desk host at the time of my stay was super helpful. I am from California so she made my stay very helpful by providing tons of information like nearby transportation, nearby restaurant's, and banks. I truly appreciated the time and patience she provided for me. If I were to travel back to Texas, I would definitely come back to the Wanderstay. Thank you.
- 5/5
Alejandra, the front desk host at the time of my stay was super helpful. I am from California so she made my stay very helpful by providing tons of information like nearby transportation, nearby restaurant's, and banks. I truly appreciated the time and patience she provided for me. If I were to travel back to Texas, I would definitely come back to the Wanderstay. Thank you.
- 4/5
It was a nice stay that served my needs well!
- 4/5
It was a nice stay that served my needs well!
- 5/5
Cleanliness is the number one thing I look for and they passed the test. Check-in and check-out was smooth with no problems. I was able to park my rental on the property for a great daily price. The location was perfect for the sightseer like me. This was my first time in Houston, so I was concern with that. However, it all worked out perfect. Whenever I am in Houston again, I will stay here.
- 5/5
Cleanliness is the number one thing I look for and they passed the test. Check-in and check-out was smooth with no problems. I was able to park my rental on the property for a great daily price. The location was perfect for the sightseer like me. This was my first time in Houston, so I was concern with that. However, it all worked out perfect. Whenever I am in Houston again, I will stay here.
- 1/5
Just would love a refund. It was overall a struggle.
- 1/5
Just would love a refund. It was overall a struggle.
- 3/5
car was broken into window busted along with 2 cars parked behind me who were also guests here.....and previous stay here my car was parked in front of Wanderstay and the petty parking police ticketed me for being parked RIGHT IN FRONT supposedly too close to stop sign at the corner...
- 3/5
car was broken into window busted along with 2 cars parked behind me who were also guests here.....and previous stay here my car was parked in front of Wanderstay and the petty parking police ticketed me for being parked RIGHT IN FRONT supposedly too close to stop sign at the corner...
- 5/5
Good room and house. Easy access to public transit. Only complaint is room only has one outlet at the opposite end of room from where the bed is. Ended up buying an extension cord so phone could be plugged in and used as alarm clock.
- 5/5
Good room and house. Easy access to public transit. Only complaint is room only has one outlet at the opposite end of room from where the bed is. Ended up buying an extension cord so phone could be plugged in and used as alarm clock.
- 5/5
It was a great stay, would book again for the future. We mainly go to Houston for an Astros game, and this place was about 10 minutes from the stadium and many restraints. We felt safe because of the locks around the house, also it was very clean.
- 5/5
It was a great stay, would book again for the future. We mainly go to Houston for an Astros game, and this place was about 10 minutes from the stadium and many restraints. We felt safe because of the locks around the house, also it was very clean.
- 5/5
No complaints. I enjoyed my stay here, very cozy and homey and they had great communication with me before my arrival. Also very clean and loved the kitchen access
- 5/5
No complaints. I enjoyed my stay here, very cozy and homey and they had great communication with me before my arrival. Also very clean and loved the kitchen access
- 5/5
Great stay. The self check in process was easy and seamless and the hostel was very clean and they had full sized beds .Great value.
- 5/5
Great stay. The self check in process was easy and seamless and the hostel was very clean and they had full sized beds .Great value.
- 5/5
Hostel was very clean would definitely stay again. walking distance to the turkeyleg hut and bar 5015. If you looking for vegan options grapeseed and vegan soufood are options that are close by.. Public transportation is also walking distance from the hostel.
- 5/5
Hostel was very clean would definitely stay again. walking distance to the turkeyleg hut and bar 5015. If you looking for vegan options grapeseed and vegan soufood are options that are close by.. Public transportation is also walking distance from the hostel.
- 1/5
Ultimately, I couldn’t stay here. Multiple attempts to reach someone about the gated parking were ignored. Because I’m in a rental car that I am responsible for any damages it may incur, I had to find a hotel. Needless to say, the service is non-existent, the neighborhood is sketchy and the business model has some real liability issues.
- 1/5
Ultimately, I couldn’t stay here. Multiple attempts to reach someone about the gated parking were ignored. Because I’m in a rental car that I am responsible for any damages it may incur, I had to find a hotel. Needless to say, the service is non-existent, the neighborhood is sketchy and the business model has some real liability issues.
- 5/5
I can’t think of their names but the two ladies were awesome. Even after a hiccup on my part, things still were dang great. Everything about this hostel was amazing, and I love the extra security. You need a code for the gate, the door and your room. Some people may find that annoying or whatever, not this guy. I honestly couldn’t think of anything subpar. And oh before I forget, they have these boards with food ideals and daily calendar events. Will stay again.
- 5/5
I can’t think of their names but the two ladies were awesome. Even after a hiccup on my part, things still were dang great. Everything about this hostel was amazing, and I love the extra security. You need a code for the gate, the door and your room. Some people may find that annoying or whatever, not this guy. I honestly couldn’t think of anything subpar. And oh before I forget, they have these boards with food ideals and daily calendar events. Will stay again.
- 5/5
will stay again.
- 5/5
will stay again.
- 5/5
property meets all my needs and more. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating.
- 5/5
property meets all my needs and more. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating.
- 5/5
Enjoyed my stay. Nice and friendly staff.
- 5/5
Enjoyed my stay. Nice and friendly staff.
- 5/5
Unique cool hostel! I was lucky to be there when the owner was there and she was AMAZING. I love this place- it's so cute and different. I paid a very good price for a private room and they have a full sized kitchen. I will come back for sure.
- 5/5
Unique cool hostel! I was lucky to be there when the owner was there and she was AMAZING. I love this place- it's so cute and different. I paid a very good price for a private room and they have a full sized kitchen. I will come back for sure.
- 5/5
Enjoyed my stay here. It was only for 1 night originally, but I ended up staying 3 nights because it was so cozy. My room (Wanderstay) had very large beds, windows, a ceiling fan and was right next to kitchen and bathroom. The property was super clean and the lady at the front was super kind and warm. Neighborhood is pretty quiet and safe.
- 5/5
Enjoyed my stay here. It was only for 1 night originally, but I ended up staying 3 nights because it was so cozy. My room (Wanderstay) had very large beds, windows, a ceiling fan and was right next to kitchen and bathroom. The property was super clean and the lady at the front was super kind and warm. Neighborhood is pretty quiet and safe.
- 5/5
Needed a last minute place to stay and I am happy I found Wanderstay. Its such a cool place. The price was very affordable and the beds were huge! I was happy to support a small locally owned business. I felt very safe as a solo woman stay there.
- 5/5
Needed a last minute place to stay and I am happy I found Wanderstay. Its such a cool place. The price was very affordable and the beds were huge! I was happy to support a small locally owned business. I felt very safe as a solo woman stay there.
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Cleanest hostel I've been to. Very Comfortable pillows and bed and very kind staff. It is located in the middle of downtown and midtown so it made calling a uber very easy. Will stay here again.
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Cleanest hostel I've been to. Very Comfortable pillows and bed and very kind staff. It is located in the middle of downtown and midtown so it made calling a uber very easy. Will stay here again.
- 3/5
The hostel is fine, the rooms clean and the personal pleasant, but the place is poorly equipped in maps: good maps of the city, the train or the bus, and the personal is absolutely of no help in that register. The answer is always: "I don't know. I can not help you with this". Friendly but unhelpful. This is the worst situation I have encountered in an hostel or hotel for that matter. Usually the personal is well informed, has maps available, can advise you on what to see. The most I got is for them to tell me the direction of the museum district, and that was a huge feat. They couldn't even put Chartres St (the street of the hostel) on a map. Don't be also deluded by their free breakfast. It is just a box of pancake mix and a box of oatmeal, and do it yourself. A city to go with good maps on your phone. I had none. Once you have seen the museum district, there is no reason to repeat a stay in that place.
- 3/5
The hostel is fine, the rooms clean and the personal pleasant, but the place is poorly equipped in maps: good maps of the city, the train or the bus, and the personal is absolutely of no help in that register. The answer is always: "I don't know. I can not help you with this". Friendly but unhelpful. This is the worst situation I have encountered in an hostel or hotel for that matter. Usually the personal is well informed, has maps available, can advise you on what to see. The most I got is for them to tell me the direction of the museum district, and that was a huge feat. They couldn't even put Chartres St (the street of the hostel) on a map. Don't be also deluded by their free breakfast. It is just a box of pancake mix and a box of oatmeal, and do it yourself. A city to go with good maps on your phone. I had none. Once you have seen the museum district, there is no reason to repeat a stay in that place.
- 1/5
I wasn’t even able to get my room. They told me my CVV number didn’t match on my reservation. I made my reservation through Hotels.com.I called and gave my info over the phone. They said it didn’t match(this is day of my reservation) and had to cancel my room. I had to scramble to find another room, day of and more expensive. My card was just fine through the next place I booked. I was excited about the hostel and I prefer those. This time didn’t work and that is unfortunate. I may not try again.
- 1/5
I wasn’t even able to get my room. They told me my CVV number didn’t match on my reservation. I made my reservation through Hotels.com.I called and gave my info over the phone. They said it didn’t match(this is day of my reservation) and had to cancel my room. I had to scramble to find another room, day of and more expensive. My card was just fine through the next place I booked. I was excited about the hostel and I prefer those. This time didn’t work and that is unfortunate. I may not try again.
- 5/5
Very economic and sweet spot which is close to both my work and future apartment! They did a great job receiving me into a new city!
- 5/5
Very economic and sweet spot which is close to both my work and future apartment! They did a great job receiving me into a new city!
- 5/5
This was a wonderful stay!! I plan to come back again!’
- 5/5
This was a wonderful stay!! I plan to come back again!’
- 5/5
Great stay. Friendly staff. Big beds. Small breakfast provided. Waffles tea pancakes. Good security system with plenty of locks and different codes. Bathrooms very clean.
- 5/5
Great stay. Friendly staff. Big beds. Small breakfast provided. Waffles tea pancakes. Good security system with plenty of locks and different codes. Bathrooms very clean.
- 5/5
The check in was smooth and I appreciate the breakfast options through ways to make food. Great option and hugely economical for anyone visiting Houston!
- 5/5
The check in was smooth and I appreciate the breakfast options through ways to make food. Great option and hugely economical for anyone visiting Houston!
- 5/5
Good, clean , comfortable at a good price.
- 5/5
Good, clean , comfortable at a good price.
- 4/5
It was a good stay. The building is clean and there is a kitchen available for use by any guest. The only issue I had was that there was no outlets available for the top bunk to charge their phone. It could be an issue for people using their phone for their alarm.
- 4/5
It was a good stay. The building is clean and there is a kitchen available for use by any guest. The only issue I had was that there was no outlets available for the top bunk to charge their phone. It could be an issue for people using their phone for their alarm.
- 5/5
Good staff. Comfortable bed. Convenient location. Nice breakfast
- 5/5
Good staff. Comfortable bed. Convenient location. Nice breakfast
- 5/5
I mostly like the privacy and peacefulness of the facility!
- 5/5
I mostly like the privacy and peacefulness of the facility!
- 5/5
Phenomenally helpful staff. Large and comfortable bed. Individually secured rooms. Bus station nearby.
- 5/5
Phenomenally helpful staff. Large and comfortable bed. Individually secured rooms. Bus station nearby.
- 5/5
First time staying in a hostel and will definitely stay in another one after this experience. Really clean and friendly staffs.
- 5/5
First time staying in a hostel and will definitely stay in another one after this experience. Really clean and friendly staffs.
- 5/5
Great location, close to downtown but without the traffic. I parked my car on street parking and had no problem.
- 5/5
Great location, close to downtown but without the traffic. I parked my car on street parking and had no problem.
- 1/5
Nothing it was not what I expected and was completely ridiculous
- 1/5
Nothing it was not what I expected and was completely ridiculous
- 4/5
Cool place, not much in area, but close to downtown which is where i spent most of my time this trip anyway
- 4/5
Cool place, not much in area, but close to downtown which is where i spent most of my time this trip anyway
- 5/5
Extremly frienly I felt like part of a family.the other guest were nice
- 5/5
Extremly frienly I felt like part of a family.the other guest were nice
- 2/5
The hostel webpage cannot be opened when I checked the night before the deadline of cancellation. When I called later early in the morning, 9am, they refused to refund me with the cancellation. It is not reasonable at all.
- 2/5
The hostel webpage cannot be opened when I checked the night before the deadline of cancellation. When I called later early in the morning, 9am, they refused to refund me with the cancellation. It is not reasonable at all.
- 5/5
A 4 star hotel with bunk beds. Very friendly and helpful staff.
- 5/5
A 4 star hotel with bunk beds. Very friendly and helpful staff.
- 5/5
Awesome place to stay and staff is very friendly. Will highly recommend.
- 5/5
Awesome place to stay and staff is very friendly. Will highly recommend.
- 4/5
I checked in quickly, although there was a problem with entering my assigned room since the door code was changed and the staff left. Later, I was given the code to a new room next door. While it wasn’t my best choice, I still appreciated the service and amenities offered at Wanderstay.
- 4/5
I checked in quickly, although there was a problem with entering my assigned room since the door code was changed and the staff left. Later, I was given the code to a new room next door. While it wasn’t my best choice, I still appreciated the service and amenities offered at Wanderstay.
- 2/5
It close so early... before 6 pm, if I would like to check in at reception, no water dispenser, and fire explanation when check out... the breakfast was self-service, we can make pancake from mixing with water.. no fruit in the photo was there
- 5/5
The stay was comfortable and safe as expected. The only thing lacking was the options for breakfast as well as instructions on how to prepare food.
- 5/5
The lowest-priced stay in Houston was up to its expectations as stated and it was a very clean stay! Would recommend to anyone who visits Houston!