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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel in Houston

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At The Layover, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of NRG Stadium and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, NRG Park and Houston Zoo are within a short drive.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (2)

  • Self-serve laundry
  • Lockers available

Room options

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

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

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051

What's nearby

  • Aveva Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Houston Sports Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • NRG Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Houston Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Houston - 10 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 20 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 30 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 40 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 10 min drive
  • M. D. Anderson Station - 14 min drive
  • Houston Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ms. Betty's. Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪American Deli - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Layover

At The Layover, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of NRG Stadium and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, NRG Park and Houston Zoo are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa

Also known as

The Layover Houston

The Layover Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Layover Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Houston

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Layover?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Layover?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Layover?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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Reviews

The Layover Reviews

6.4

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hostel in Houston

Very comfortable clean and quiet
Margarita, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hostel

I really appreciate the comfort the layover gives me!!
Margarita, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

People are friendly and respectful.
Zhe, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I’m staying

My stays at The Layover have been the most comfortable clean and convenient since I arrived in Houston.l
Margarita, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Margarita, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best Stsy for Best Rate

I am extremely comfortable at The Layover
Margarita, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Not a very safe neighborhood.
3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Len, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet and guests are friendly
Byron, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hostel

Perfect space for the price 💯
Margarita, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Should allow cooking
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This saved me from spending 80 bucks on a layover, and the other tenants where super respectful and friendly. Great place
Skyler, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was ok
Verkesia, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

This place has so much more potential lol
Len, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

why is this on a Hotel app? Wasted my money and can't get a refund
Charmaine, 7-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Awful Rude customers service..
FRANK N, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I didn’t even get in because the conditions were not good and safe. I need refund
Fabian, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
GLORIA, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Communication was difficult
Kristina, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
Yakubu, 16-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kimbra, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Miranda, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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!
Olatunji, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Brandon, 2-night trip