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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Southeast Houston

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051
  • Place, Aveva Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Houston Sports Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Houston Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Houston

Southeast Houston stay.With a stay at this Southeast Houston hostel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Houston Sports Park and 6 miles (10 km) of NRG Stadium. NRG Arena and NRG Astrodome are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aveva Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Houston Sports Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Houston Natural Science Museum - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Houston Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Houston - 10 min drive - 14.9 km

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 perfectly located for exploring Southeast Houston
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.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
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)).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Layover to the airport?

The Layover is 6.7 mi (20-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Layover?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Layover on Mar 31, 2026 start from CA $33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Layover have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Layover.

Does The Layover offer free breakfast?

The Layover does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Layover?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Layover?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Layover?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Layover have a pool?

The Layover does not have a pool.

Does The Layover have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Layover to downtown Houston?

The Layover is 7.9 mi away from Houston.

The Layover Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 51 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Oumar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

nicole

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tejumade

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verkesia

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

6/10 Okay

Bryant

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevahrion

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

FRANK N

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

2/10 Terrible

GLORIA, AUSTIN

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

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

Jonathan, Oceanside

Business traveller
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

Lagerron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

What can you expect from $22 per night

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olatunji

Business traveller
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

Lucia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

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