HI Houston Hostel
HI - Houston at the Morty Rich Hostel
501 Lovett Boulevard
77006 Houston
USA
Tel.
(713) 636 9776
Customer Rating
| 97% | ||
| 95% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 97% | ||
| 94% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 92% | ||
Now Open - HI-Houston, in America’s fourth largest city!
Travellers from around the world will be treated to Texas-sized hospitality and camaraderie with fellow hostellers at the Houston hostel. Housed in a gracious historic inn on a tree-lined boulevard, the future HI-Houston hostel will host guests in shared dorms and private rooms. The Montrose neighbourhood is ideal for a hostel. Close to public transportation, downtown and the museum district, everyone will find fun things to do in Houston. Walking distance to affordable restaurants, coffee houses, and clubs, hostel guests will also enjoy Houston night life.
Did we mention that there’s a swimming pool?! Also, a lovely tree-shaded backyard with perfect outdoor spaces for socializing and making new friends.
Book your stay at HI Houston hostel with Hostelling International, situated close to public transportation, restaurants, coffee houses, and clubs, hostel guests will also enjoy Houston night life.
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel by 5pm the day before your intended arrival or you will forfeit your first night's deposit.
Travellers from around the world will be treated to Texas-sized hospitality and camaraderie with fellow hostellers at the Houston hostel. Housed in a gracious historic inn on a tree-lined boulevard, the future HI-Houston hostel will host guests in shared dorms and private rooms. The Montrose neighbourhood is ideal for a hostel. Close to public transportation, downtown and the museum district, everyone will find fun things to do in Houston. Walking distance to affordable restaurants, coffee houses, and clubs, hostel guests will also enjoy Houston night life.
Did we mention that there’s a swimming pool?! Also, a lovely tree-shaded backyard with perfect outdoor spaces for socializing and making new friends.
Book your stay at HI Houston hostel with Hostelling International, situated close to public transportation, restaurants, coffee houses, and clubs, hostel guests will also enjoy Houston night life.
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel by 5pm the day before your intended arrival or you will forfeit your first night's deposit.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 7 | 55 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hours |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Downtown: * Take bus 81/82. * Get off at Whitney and Westminster blvd(two streets before intersection of Montrose & Westheimer) * Turn left on Whitney * Walk one block to Lovett * Hostel is on the corner of Lovett and Whitney Greyhound: From the exit , Walk 4 blocks left to Smith & Webster, get on bus 81/82. Get off at Whitney and Westheimer blvd(two streets before Montrose). Take a left on Whitney. walk to Lovett. Hostel is on the corner of Whitney and Lovett blvd. |
| Parking: | Onsite and street parking available. |
| Location: | Montrose Neighborhood. 4 blocks East of Montrose Boulevard & Westheimer Road Intersection. Downtown 2 miles. |
| Rail: | Amtrak: $9 taxi or walk SE to Smith at Lamar downtown for bus 81/82 |
| Airport: | IAH: 17 miles. Terminal C, Bus 102 or Airport Express, transfer downtown at Walker or Smith for Bus 81/82 (see bus) HOU: 13 miles. Bus 88 [50 on Sundays](Downtown), transfer to 81/82 on Smith St. (see bus) |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Main attractions nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Nightlife nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Houston at the Morty Rich Hostel |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Air conditioning |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Houston at the Morty Rich Hostel
| 26 Apr 2012 Deborah, Germany | 97% | |
| I enjoyed my stay very much, and any time I come back to Houston, the Morty Rich Hostel will be my favourite pick. It's charm is just extraordinary! | ||
| 22 Apr 2012 Analia, Argentina | 97% | |
| It is a lovely place! I think it is one of the best hostels I have ever been in. The arquitecture is beautiful, it has an outside facilities where you can relax and enjoy (there is a pool also). The bedrooms are big and the bathrooms even bigger! It was really comfortable. People in the front desk were really nice too. I would definatelly recommend it. Hostel response: | ||
| 21 Apr 2012 Juan, Mexico | 100% | |
| I had a great time and I would definitely come back whenever I'm in Houston. | ||
| 16 Apr 2012 Marc, USA | 93% | |
| Grace Dopler is an excellent person! She was very helpful in making my stay a good experience. I wasn't to big on the 11:00 to 7:00 staff on the weekend but otherwise the place was a joy to stay at! (please put vents in that dreadfully hot upper bathroom!) Hostel response: | ||
| 16 Apr 2012 Arun, India | 100% | |
| It is an amazing place to stay. Next best thing to staying in home. Enjoyed the stay there . Nice location and very friendly staff . | ||
| 14 Apr 2012 Scott, USA | 100% | |
| What a beautful new hostel! The location couldn't be better. The staff was helpful and courteous. | ||
| 11 Apr 2012 Natalia, USA | 100% | |
| The best place ever! Even better than a 5 stars hotel! I love it! And Grace Dodier is the best Manager you could ever have! Thank you so much to all of them! Kisses! Naty | ||
| 08 Apr 2012 Manon, France | 100% | |
| This hostel was absolutely perfect. I have nothing bad to say about it. I really like the cosy and classy decoration inside and the pool as well The staff was really friendly just like the rest of the people. The location right in Montrose was really enjoyable. And another good thing was the free breakfast! | ||
| 02 Apr 2012 Frank, USA | 97% | |
| great place, great people and good times! | ||
| 01 Apr 2012 Arne, Germany | 100% | |
| the best hi i ve ever stayed | ||
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