About

About Hostel Fish:

Hostel Fish is THE premiere hostel in Denver. Come stay with us! We have a speakeasy style bar, co-working space in the reading lounge, and customized sleeping rooms. Shhh, don't tell your mom, but this place used to be a brothel. Seriously. Our location is in the historic Airedale Building that once housed call girls, but now we house a vibrant community of young adults and the young at heart.

Our shared room accommodations are all stocked full of unique decor and experiences! Each room has plush mattresses and linens, key card access, and personal lockers. Guests have access to our full bar, modern kitchen, multiple lounges, and outdoor patio.
You will be experiencing the height of what a hostel can be, all of which focuses around our core focus of being clean and comfortable and to provide a Safe atmosphere for badass travelers. We believe that shared rooms and neo-urbanism, when combined, create an epicenter for those 'seekers of life's adventures' to meet each other and foster new friendships.

We love being able to show off our favorite spots in the Mile High City! Our friendly staff live on site to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. We look forward to hosting you!

Downstairs Restaurant and Music Venue:
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox serves as a restaurant, bar, and live music venue, with a boudoir-style
décor that honors the building’s past. With delicious, responsibly-sourced food, the upscale, gastrobrothel-inspired menu includes fresh, crave-able takes on flatbread that will keep your mouth watering. Be warned that the noise from downstairs may be heard in the Hostel. With the music venue downstairs, we do offer complimentary ear plugs to any guest who is a light sleeper.

Location:
You honestly do not need a car while staying at Hostel Fish, since we are the only hostel located in downtown Denver. Being right in the heart of the baseball district, we are just a few minutes walk from Coors Field, Union Station, 16 St. Mall, Pepsi Center, Larimer Square, and much more. No need to pay the extra cost for a Lyft or Uber! Also, with the convenience of having access to Denver's Public Bike system (B-Cycle), you can travel in style while taking advantage of our 300 days of sunshine.

We're stoked to host you. We're jazzed to have you as our guest. We're here for you and always want to hear your thoughts or suggestions on how we can improve your experience.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Age Restriction
  • Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
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Reviews

7.9Very Good(1202)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    8.2
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    7.7
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
J
Jacqueline
Female, 25-30, USA
Only in town for one night and it was a great stay! Very organized and dorms were very comfy.
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.4
M
Melody
Female, 18-24, USA
Such an amazing hostel, I’ve enjoyed it every time I’ve stayed here. I usually have an issue with feeling safe whenever I travel solo, but hostel fish always makes me feel super safe and secure :) The only downside is parking, especially on event days because the lot right next to the hostel is used for events (and it gets REALLY expensive). I would recommend using spothero though!! It shows a bunch of places in the area!
Stayed in Aug 2026
6.3
M
Maxwell
Male, 25-30, USA
Staff there seemed cool, but I would not recommend this place. Guy in the bunk below told me that he was mentally ill immediately upon walking into my room. I tried to assume it was gonna be ok and that it wouldn’t be a problem. Throughout the day n night he would be calling out “NO,NO,NO!!, Aghhhhhh!!”.Pretty disturbing, but not the staffs fault. It was sounding as if he was gargling on his own fluids constantly. I tried to cancel the rest of my stay, not ask for full refund, and they refuse :(
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Location

1217 20th Street, Denver, USA
1.6km from city centre