Haystack Hostel

2.0 star property

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5139 Madden Lane, Houston, TX, 77048
  • NRG Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Houston
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Shared Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About this property

Haystack Hostel

Hostel in Houston with free parking
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room are onsite.
Air-conditioned accommodations at Haystack Hostel offer shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

During your stay at Haystack Hostel, you'll be close to Aveva Stadium. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a communal living room
  • 14 minutes by car from University of Houston and 14 minutes from NRG Stadium
As a guest of Haystack Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Haystack Hostel also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.

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: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

  • 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. 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 7:00 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 47 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jess

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MoNique

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MoNique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lagerron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lagerron

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lagerron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alhakimou

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alhakimou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lagerron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in the ghetto ghetto proper. Came in and heard gunshots. I did not spend the night there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iana

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

jilka

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property did not had a place reserved as mentioned in website And they didn’t even issued a refund
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025