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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel in Houston

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Living area
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper
1 bedroom, free WiFi
1 bedroom, free WiFi
The Layover puts you within a 10-minute drive of NRG Stadium and Houston Zoo. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, MD Anderson Cancer Center and NRG Park are within a short drive.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (2)

  • Self-serve laundry
  • Locker space
The current price is HK$170
HK$199 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

Comfort Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

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 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
10613 Buffum St, Houston, TX, 77051

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

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 17 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 28 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 39 min drive
  • Houston Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • Burger King
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Layover

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

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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Property amenities

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Lockers available
ROOM

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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
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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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The Layover Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

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

8/10 Good

Quiet and guests are friendly
Byron, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best Hostel

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

10/10 Excellent

Best Hostel

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

10/10 Excellent

Best Hostel in Houston

Very comfortable clean and quiet
Margarita, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

Best Stsy for Best Rate

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

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

Not a very safe neighborhood.
3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

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

6/10 Okay

Communication was difficult
Kristina, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Bryant, 5-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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

2/10 Terrible

Lagerron, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

What can you expect from $22 per night

1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Lucia, 12-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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