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The owners are super-friendly, and she remembered from a year ago that I liked to have a room with a kitchenette. :)
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 41+
- (3 reviews)
Amazing place indeed in everyway! The hosts are awesome! Leah is the best, she is natural in the business, thank you than you!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- South Africa
- Female, 31-40
- (2 reviews)
Leah and Danny are amazing. Leah is so warm, positive and encouraging. We had inspiring and uplifting conversations. I loved loved the cozy, homey, and tranquil vibe of the hostel. I would come back just for the hostel, because I didn't like the city so much. Go here!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 25-30
- (1 review)
Not so much a hostel as living in part of someone's private property, it nonetheless was very nice to stay in. Good internet connection and free to use PC were ideal and there's also a small but well equipped kitchen. Not a bad location but a lot better if you have a car (as is the case for all of Houston unfortunately).
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- England
- Male, 25-30
- (6 reviews)
This hostel was super cute, in a neighbourhood only 15minutes walk from down town. The private rooms are like little cabins. Shared bathroom was really clean. Owners are very helpful and friendly. Great place for a night or two
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Female, 18-24
- (2 reviews)
If you're looking for a party hostel, not so much. But the self contained rooms are lovely, and the people were amazing, especially with directions and suggestions on where to go.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Australia
- All Female Group, 18-24
- (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed our stay, Leah was a great host and very welcoming.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Male, 18-24
- (2 reviews)
My boyfriend and I went to Houston for a convention and stayed at the Friends Cottage Hostel. It was a great experience. The place is well located, the hosts and also the guests were really nice. I would highly recommend it.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Brazil
- Female, 25-30
- (1 review)
Personal hostel, with very nice owners. However the accomandation and breakfast is rather basic.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Germany
- Couple, 25-30
- (1 review)
I really enjoyed my stay at Friends Cottage Hostel. Location, price, rooms and of course the hosts were great!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Germany
- Male, 18-24
- (1 review)
The hostel was better than expected. Clean linen and clean toilets. The rooms were just right. And Leah and any are very very kind hosts. If I'm in Houston again, no second guessing where I will be staying.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- India
- Male, 25-30
- (1 review)
THIS IS A VERY NICE AND COZY HOSTEL, IT IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CUSTOMER IS TAKEN CARE OF BY THE OWNERS, WHO ARE VERY HELPFUL, KIND AND REALLY KNOW HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE MAKING THEM FEEL LIKE AT HOME AND KNOW HOW TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS IN A PROFESSIONAL WAY. STAYING IN THIS HOSTEL WAS A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE AND A WAY TO ACQUIRE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT HUMAN RELATIONS ARE..
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- USA
- Male, 41+
- (11 reviews)
Leah and danny were so great to us all. the best owners/hosts ive come across in my travels. a small cozy home like hostel in the oldest neighbourhood in houston in a quiet street. the city skyline is right there and you can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes. big shopping centre 10 minutes walk in the other direction. awesome!!! loved it. thanks Leah and Danny!!! xxx
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Male, 25-30
- (22 reviews)
The hospitality at Friends House was great, the staff were willing to help us when we were having issues and more than happy to tell us about places in the area that were great to see. Everything was in walking distance or a close drive, and downtown was so easy to access with a pretty walk through the park nearby. I also loved that the private room had its own kitchen, and allowed for us to cook some meals at home. Highly recommend it to others!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Female, 18-24
- (1 review)
The hostel itself is decent and a good value for your money. It was much smaller than I expected. It is located on a residential street outside of the city. It is close to the bus so you can easily get into the city, but there isn't much around the hostel. The facilities were clean and neat. They have a full kitchen so if you are there for a long stay you can cook and keep food there. But if you are there for a short stay bring food! breakfast was just bananas. The staff is SO nice though!!
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 18-24
- (1 review)
Staff was very friendly and helpfull. Overall a great place and so close to downtown. I loved the place and will go again.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Finland
- Female, 31-40
- (1 review)
About a 20 minute walk to city center. Leah and danny are amazing people who go out of the way for you. They offered me to join them for dinner and a night out. One of the best statf ever. Hostel is small so you might not meet S many people but its very personable.
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 18-24
- (17 reviews)
Positives: Great location for business travelers, very "green" community, great house policy of mindfulness and sharing resources (extra food, bath products, maps, advice, etc.), very laid-back atmosphere, well-stocked kitchen and bath, nice "homey" feel to common areas, lovely, considerate hosts. Negatives: Only one bathroom for everyone, bit of an odd smell (litterbox? old laundry?) in the bunk bed room. Overall: Positives far outweigh negatives, great deal & would definitely recommend.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- USA
- Female, 41+
- (1 review)
Overall good hostel. Location is not too bad in itself but there isn't many things around. And being closed to downtown is not that important : you won't find anything there neither... Hostel is small but cosy. Staff lives in the small house just 3 meters behind the hostel. Convenient since you feel like home with no staff around but still can reach them if you need.
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- France
- Male, 25-30
- (82 reviews)
