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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel in Houston with free parking

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Living area
Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper
Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$45
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051
  • NRG Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • NRG Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Houston

At The Layover you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Houston Sports Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Aveva Stadium. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Southeast Houston hostel include NRG Stadium and Houston Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • NRG Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • NRG Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Houston Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Rice University - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Stadium Park/Astrodome Station - 7 min drive
  • Houston Station - 25 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timmy Chan Chicken & Fried Rice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪T P Seafood Market & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Layover

Hostel in Houston with free parking
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
  • Locker space
The Layover offers 4 accommodations. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • 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 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

Is parking available at The Layover?

Yep, The Layover has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Layover?

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Layover on 25 Jun 2025 start from NZ$45.45, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Layover?

No, The Layover does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Layover?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Layover?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Layover Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 40 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a very safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Communication was difficult
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Best Hostel

Perfect space for the price 💯
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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
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

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