Indy Hostel

AWESOME! All the comforts of home .and then some. The location is great. You are a stone’s throw from College Ave hangout spots and blocks away from the Monon trail. Plus: Sobro hot spots are nearby, Broad Ripple is a close drive, and it’ll take only 15 – 20 minutes to get to Downtown and the Virginia Ave scene.
It’s a house. You’ll have space. Room to breathe. Peruse the webpage for all the amenities and you’ll know to pack light because this hostel has all you need.
Everyone is friendly and I love that there is always someone coming or going or hanging out on the couch or chatting in the kitchen. During my stay I spent most of my time out and about but you could easily stay at home and chill. Meet some new peeps and go out for some food and drink.
The kitchen is kept tidy. The bathrooms do what they need to do. The bedrooms are fine. The girls dorm is actually pretty spacious. The mirrors are handy and the closet is a perfect spot to stow your bags. They have plenty of outlets to plug in your tech gadgetry crap.
So why not five stars? Well, running a spot like this is a lot of work for sure. I think that the floors could use a good sweep. The bunk bed mattresses were a bit flimsy to me. And the comforters are real thin. The pamphlet area looked a bit sparse. I think a fresh supply of maps and neighborhood brochures, etc would be nice. But overall. Really and Truly. This is an AWESOME spot and a terrific value.

It was fun to stay at this hostel! I wish I knew the room we stayed at was basically half underground because I really would’ve paid alittle more to get some other room if I knew before hand. The hostel overall was two buildings. The main building is the one with all the social area and dining area. The other one has 3 rooms half underground. We had a 2 people room and the bed was really soft in our room. I wish they cleaned the bed alittle better because I found hair everywhere in the bed when we just got there. The bathroom was nice and clean, they had tiny hand towels and toilet paper ready. Like all hostels, you need to bring your own toiletries and while that may sound hectic because people might leave things in the bathroom and make it messy, we didn’t see any toiletries except the ones in «left behind by previous people who stayed there» ones. The atmosphere’s really nice and friendly! I definitely recommend this place!

I loved this converted funky old house. There’s the green room, the orange room, the purple stairwell — just too fun. It feels like a lodge in the mountains. People actually can pitch a tent in the back and there is a firepit which came complete with marshmallows on a stick courtesy of a couple of the guests. Best way to describe this place is it’s a gathering place. If you are travelling alone, here is your instant big family. Whatever stress going on in your life back home or with business that may have brought you to Indy, it vaporizes when you hang out here. Cool, hipster environment. Meet people from all over the world. It’s just like staying at home with bedrooms and bathrooms, and may be comparable with that cheap mattress you bought too, lol. My only, only complaint was the mattress on the bed I had but I seemed to have been able to find a comfy spot to sleep on it after the first night. The staff who work there are well trained and sincerely hospitable. The owners have got this rodeo down.

Only needed a bed for a night in the area and this was the perfect spot. Typical creaks and light noises from other people getting in later than myself or going to the restroom, but slept just about as well as I do at home. Checking in was easy and the staff was friendly. The few other folks I chatted with staying there were friendly as well.
It’s not far from Broadripple and Butler and just a few blocks from the Sinking Ship. I was satisfied with my night here for about $ 34. They even had a fire pit going in back that allowed for a good place to drink a beer before bed.

This place is nice, and lots of travelers from everywhere. It’s away from downtown but in a cool part of the city. Up the road there’s a ton of places to chill and eat at. Very nice and helpful staff, relatively clean if you’re not too picky.

Spent 4 days at the hostel for the Final Four and was very impressed. It was my first experience in a hostel and I was surprised at how clean and friendly the staff were. Great location with good proximity to downtown and Broad Ripple.

My wife and I had a wonderful three night stay at the Indy Hostel! It felt just like home and everyone was so friendly and helpful. If you like breweries and beer tasting, this is the hostel to stay at. You are within striking distance of a good dozen or more local breweries and of course, the Broadripple nightlife. Indianapolis is a cool town. Trust me, you will love staying at the Indy Hostel.

I stayed at the Indy Hostel in Dec of 2014 and really enjoyed my visit. Friendly staff, a clean house and rooms with beautiful décor and a great location! I really appreciated the staff accommodating my late request to stay there. I was traveling through the night and found the listing online. It was after hours that they normally take phone calls but they went above and beyond to make sure I had a bed and felt welcomed. Would definitely recommend this place and will stay there during any future visits! :)

I love Indy Hostel. We had a dozen or so friends and family in town for our wedding last October. Paul and the crew garnered rave reviews from all of our guests. The hostel is in a residential neighborhood a few blocks from the monon on 49^th. We live in Broad Ripple a few blocks north of there and we wanted folks to be able to stay near us. It turns out there is a dead zone where Indy Hostel is the only place to stay between downtown and castleton. That worked out perfect. The staff is very friendly, laid back and easy to work with. Comfy furnishings and a great location near Upland Brewpub, The Sinking Ship and plenty of tasty restaurants. Highly recommended.

Aloha! I just recently stayed at The Indy Hostel from July 31^st-​August 12^th. I was picked up by hostel staff from the airport for only $ 45 which is cheaper than taking a taxi, so definitely opt in for that!
I was working at the fair and since it was only about a mile a walk everyday it saved me from renting a car and was also a great alternative to a hotel. It was my first hostel stay and it went smoothly. It was clean. Most of the guests and all of the hostel staff were very friendly. I worked over 100 hours in 10 days and I was able to sleep every night without being bothered or woken up.
Almost every night I got off work I was invited to go out to the bars or see live music with different guests and staff members. I was also there for the Indy Folk Festival that was hosted in their huge backyard. The event had art, beer, music, and around 400 attendees came.
I definitely recommend this hostel for all types of visitors. I look forward to staying at The Indy Hostel the next time my work brings me to Indianapolis.

The Indy Hostel is an absolutely phenomenal hostel.
I felt right at home from the moment I stepped in the door. The hostel is located in a large house in a nice neighboorhood just slightly out of the city center but close to the great nightlife/​bar street called Broad Ripple.
The staff is very friendly, the facilities are just right (kitchen and laundry), and overall I had a great stay that really left me with nothing bad to say about this hostel.

I recently stayed at the Indy Hostel for a night on a cross-​country road trip. I was traveling on a tight budget so I opted for a tent spot out back. The staff was very helpful in making sure I knew how to take advantage of all of the amenities, etc. I also rented a bike for a small fee from the hostel and had a blast biking around the city. I highly recommend staying at this place (and renting one of their bikes)!

A few friends and I stayed for four nights in one of their 3-​person private rooms during a recent conference that was held downtown. I don’t use hostels much, but this was pretty much perfect. The cost was so much cheaper than hotels downtown and an easy drive/​bike ride away. The neighborhood is infinitely more interesting than anything you’ll find downtown (loved the Sinking Ship around the corner) and there is plenty of parking. But the staff was top-​notch, making sure we were comfortable and oriented. As some other reviewers have mentioned, the bikes were a bit rough, but it was early spring when we visited and the staff were more than willing to get them oiled and pumped for our trip downtown. I don’t know when I’ll be back in Indy, but this will be my top choice.

Indy Hostel is a great place to stay in Indianapolis. I stayed here recently during a conference. It’s located near a bus line that goes right downtown. Their ride service also made it easy to get to the convention center. The space is clean, comfortable and homey. The shared spaces are warm and welcoming. The staff were very helpful with great recommendations. Although a bit away from downtown, the neighborhood it’s located in is very nice with great bars and restaurants close by. I would definitely stay here again if I’m ever in Indianapolis again.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Indy Hostel for one night when we drove up to Indianapolis from Louisville for a concert. They were very accommodating and coordinated so we could check-​in at midnight outside of the normal business hours.
We stayed in a private room that was clean and comfortable and great value for the price we paid. We were there in the winter and although the hallway and bathroom were pretty cold our room was warm.
We checked out the next morning, the staff was friendly and we had no issues.
Cute place and would definitely stay here again if back in Indy.

I spent one night here a couple of years ago, when I was on my way to meet a friend in Bloomington. I decided to try to walk to the hostel from downtown Indianapolis, but quickly realized my mistake and hailed a cab (what can I say, I am a naïve European). It is not convenient located. But who cares, my stay was superb. Great staff, who even gave me a ride down to a dive bar in the Broad Ripple district when I wanted to experience the local nightlife. After quite a few bottles of beer, I came back home (yes, it actually felt like home) and slept like a baby in my bunk bed. Would I stay at the Indy Hostel again if I happened to be in Indianapolis? You bet!

I stayed here when visiting Indianapolis for GenCon in 2013, and had a very pleasant visits. The price was dirt-​cheap compared to downtown, the location was right near some nice bars and restaurants (and a bike path that leads right to the convention center!) and the place has a cheerful, homey atmosphere. The rooms are reasonably comfortable, and air-​conditioned, although the room that I was in had bunks with metal frames that squeaked loudly whenever anyone moved around. The bathrooms are spacious and clean, although sometimes there was a bit of a wait. The common spaces are comfortable and roomy, and the kitchen in particular was a nice thing to have for breakfast and tea.
The only other complaint that I have was that their rental bikes seriously leave something to be desired. Out of maybe a dozen bikes they had to offer, only two of them were at all in a condition to be ridden, and those ones were in bad shape. (shifters and brakes didn’t work, rusty chains, etc.) I don’t expect much for $ 10/​day, but come on.
But overall, it was a lovely place to stay, and the next time I’m in Indianapolis, I’d definitely consider staying here again.

I have been to the Indy Hostel 4 times now and each time I have had a great time. It’s in a house with very spacious common areas so it makes it easier to meet people. I go down for the Indianapolis 500 and it is always full of race fans from all over the world and it is easy for people to work together to get to the race. The Living room has comfy couches and there is a nice spacious and clean kitchen for people to make their own food if they are hungry. Also the patio and back yard area is really nice and they have various events there such as concerts which is great little extra feature. The Dorms are nice and spacious and the beds are very comfortable. I have stayed in some dingy hostels over the years and to have these ones with nice clean beds and with plenty of light is a nice touch. Bathrooms and showers are also very nice, although I wish they had one or two more of them as they can occasionally get congested. Plus they have wifi which is a nice touch.
The staff are really friendly and helpful and are more than happy to tell you where to go and offer pickup and drop off services to the airport or bus/​train stations.
In terms of location it is a pretty good place. There are plenty of restaurants/​bars within a 10 minute walk plus there is a grocery store nearby. You are about 2.5 miles from broad ripple bar district which is a bit of a trek on foot and about 4 miles from downtown Indianapolis. It’s easy to get to by car but on public transit it can be a pain, but that is the fault of the city of Indianapolis and not the Indy Hostel. If you are on the bus take the #17 College bus and get off at 49^th street, although it only runs every ½ hour.
I think that a sign of a good hostel is that people who can afford a nice hotel stay here, and in that is the case for me, I can’t imagine an Indy 500 weekend without the Indy Hostel and I will be back next year for sure.

Ironically, I’m reviewing from the Indy Hostel right now.
The Indy Hostel was a great place to stay. Initially, I had planned to stay for one night and one night only, as I was planning on going to Muncie. Then, life happened, and I had to stay in Indianapolis for three nights, not just one. I was looking for hotels closer to the city center, but all of them were $ 99+, so I was like, «Okay, I know it’s six miles out from town, but why the heck not?»
I’m really glad I stayed. All of the hostel staff have been nothing but the absolute best, top-​notch and professional. I’ve never stayed at a hostel before, but this one was great. It’s been better than some of the hotel stays I’ve experienced.
Overall, affordable, cheap, and well-​done service. Also, I was quite impressed that their website offers pictures that actually match (as not all websites do).

This hotel is in a lovely neighborhood convenient to the funky, fabulous Broad Ripple area, right off the bike/​walking path of Monon Trail (which you can take either to Broad Ripple or all the way to downtown), in a calm, pleasant, safe, clean, green, quiet area.
The managers, Kevin and his wife, were only on the job for three weeks when I stayed on my way to Bloomington. So far, so great, guys!
The hostel is clean, welcoming and comfortable. It’s in a beautiful old house that the owners have decorated with gorgeous, rich colors: eggplant walls is one hue that stuck out for me.
The hostel owners give yoga sessions a few days a week, but I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to partake.
Concerts with local musicians, rotating exhibits of local artists’ work, involvement with the community, comfortable outside lounging areas, a welcoming vibe and plenty of help for an out of towner: I couldn’t have asked for a nicer place in a town I didn’t know.
I’d go back in a heartbeat.