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The Layover

1.0 star property
Hostel in Houston

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Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
The Layover puts you within a 10-minute drive of NRG Stadium and Houston Zoo. Guests will have free perks like 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
  • Lockers available
$29 nightly
The total price is $33
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

Comfort Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Living area

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪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

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

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

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 must contact the property in advance for 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
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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))
LOCAL_PARKING

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

  • Shared bathroom
  • 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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The Layover Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Quiet and guests are friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect space for the price 💯
4-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Very comfortable clean and quiet
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

People are friendly and respectful.
2-night trip

10/10

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

2/10

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

10/10

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.
7-night trip

10/10

I am extremely comfortable at The Layover
3-night trip

2/10

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!
1-night trip

2/10

Not a very safe neighborhood.
3-night trip

2/10

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.
2-night trip

2/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

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
16-night trip

6/10

Communication was difficult
1-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

2/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

10/10

6-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

2/10

12-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

7-night trip