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The Layover

Houston, Texas

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Nice location! Near public transportOnly 4.5 km to Fannin South Station

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1.9/5

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5.0/511 Sep 2025

Sharon • Solo Trip

Should allow cooking

5.0/513 Jun 2025

Verkesia

It was ok

5.0/54 Sep 2024

Margarita • Solo Trip

I really appreciate the comfort the layover gives me!!

5.0/52 Sep 2024

Zhe • Solo Trip

People are friendly and respectful.

3.0/528 Sep 2024

Kristina

Communication was difficult

1.0/510 Mar 2026

Sumaia

I had paid to enter early for work reasons and they charged me an extra $10. When I arrived, there was a guy drinking and smoking who said he didn't know anything. He gave me the owner's contact because the contact information on the app was wrong, and even then, nobody answered or replied to my message. I don't recommend it, and the place is very strange. The owner didn't respond to confirm anything when I asked for information, so I believe it's a robot when you talk to the place. I had to pay more and go somewhere else. It's a disgrace! I want my money back.

1.0/527 Feb 2026

Elijah

This was a scam. I paid but couldn’t get in. Phone number not good and no response to the app. Horrible

1.0/518 Jun 2025

Charmaine

why is this on a Hotel app? Wasted my money and can't get a refund

1.0/524 May 2025

FRANK N • Solo Trip

Awful Rude customers service..

1.0/523 May 2025

GLORIA

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

1.0/510 May 2025

Fabian • Solo Trip

I didn’t even get in because the conditions were not good and safe. I need refund

1.0/58 May 2025

Jonathan • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/518 Mar 2025

Olatunji • Solo Trip

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!

1.0/58 Dec 2024

Miranda • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/520 Nov 2024

Brandon • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/527 Oct 2024

Yakubu • Solo Trip

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

1.0/57 Oct 2024

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Not a very safe neighborhood.

1.0/530 Sep 2024

Len • Solo Trip

This place has so much more potential lol

1.0/530 Sep 2024

Len • Solo Trip

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.

1.0/512 Sep 2024

Michelli • Solo Trip

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

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Smoking Area

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10613 Buffum St, Houston, Texas, US

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Accommodation Rules

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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

There is no front desk at this property. 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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Layover

The Layover Location
Located in Houston (Southeast Houston), The Layover is within a 10-minute drive of NRG Stadium and MD Anderson Cancer Center. This hostel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Rice University and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center.

The Layover Facility and Service
This hostel offers designated smoking areas.

The Layover Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - Fri, 14 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children