Lost River Hostel

2.0 star property

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Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2393 N County Rd 960 W, West Baden Springs, IN, 47469
  • Lark Valley Zip Lines
    2 min drive
  • FLWB Indoor Karting
    5 min drive
  • German Cafe
    3 min drive
  • French Lick, IN (FRH-French Lick Municipal)
    18 min drive

Room options

Family Bed, Dinner Included, Shared Library

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

King Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Treehouse, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Large Single Beds

Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Lost River Hostel

Riverfront hostel in West Baden Springs with free parking
Along with a business centre, this hostel has a library and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Lost River Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Lost River Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Lark Valley Zip Lines. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre and library
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lark Valley Zip Lines and 5 minutes from FLWB Indoor Karting
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Lost River Hostel also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this West Baden Springs hostel.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 0.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lost River Hostel West Baden Springs
Lost River Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Lost River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 53 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Been thinking about it since I left. I’d be there more if it was closer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience and Stay in One
Amazing experience for anyone who may be curious about a slow living lifestyle or wanting to experience something they never have before. Dinner was excellent, staff was superb, the shared spaces were very welcoming, and our nest was quite peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Delynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was it wonderful stay loved the sleep accommodations. And the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the whole experience! Had a family emergency and didn’t even have a chance to unpack. Explained the situation to the property manager that we desperately had to leave since we were over 3 hrs away from home. No refund provided or anything! Absolutely pathetic!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Once-In-A-Lifetime Hippie Experience
It was definitely a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in the birds nest it had a great view and was the perfect place if you just need a reset we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had reserved was double booked and now I'm trying to get my refund as it is their fault
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

evan, Cincinnati

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very unique property. We wish there were more “indoor plumbing” bathrooms and fewer outhouses. We did not spend the night because we decided to drive home after our activity ended. Lost River Hostel would be a very good choice for more adventurous travelers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was like visiting family. very welcoming staff. Being a hostel, you can disconnect and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place the minute we saw it. Very nice friendly people. The place is well taken care of. As close to camping without having to do all the work of setting up a tent. Pathways are nice,just everything is great. Good campfire company.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

MARK, Greenwood

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Open wiring in room. No chair or table in room. Friendly accomodating staff. Room was clean and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I think that the hostel would be a nice place to go in the summer or early fall. The have air conditioning but no heat. The space heater in the room they put us in didn’t work so I went out and bought a new one and we still froze all weekend. They also have a lot of issues with the plumbing. Be ready to leave your stuff in your car because the doors don’t lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Heather, Washington

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not what I thought. Bunch of hipsters run it. They made me & my bf feel uncomfortable. Even got sculded for having phone in quite room of the house upon arrival. Shower outside! Choice of tub on top or shower below. 2 diff.couples before me on morning of check out, so Got only COLD WATER for shower. They don't offer towels. No trash can in room, drafty, cob webs, huge doors that didn't shut all way. NOT PRIVATE. Can hear everyone else in the other rooms. Clothing optional in section of the woods too if u into that. DEFINITELY room for improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Harrison

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
IS NOT what is advertised literally a 6x6 room with bunk beds had an outhouse about 100 yards away and a Shower house about 30 yards away literally walked to the room just to turn around and leave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adventure awaits
This is definitely an adventure stay. Room with a nature view and a bed. Little trek to the outhouse.
The Cloud Room
View from the balcony walkway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021