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Drifter Jack's Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near University of Texas at Austin in Austin

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Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2602 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX, 78705
  • University of Texas at Austin
    4 min walk
  • University of Texas Tower
    8 min walk
  • Blanton Museum of Art
    17 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Mixed dorm with 4 beds)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Mixed dorm with 4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Mixed dorm with 6 beds)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Mixed dorm with 6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female dorm with 6 beds)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (Female dorm with 6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Austin

West Campus stay.A stay at this West Campus hostel places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Texas at Austin and 2 miles (3 km) of Sixth Street. Austin Convention Center and South Congress Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 4 min walk
  • Moody Center - 3 min drive
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 4 min drive
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 11 min drive
  • Highland Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Espadas de Brazil - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kinsolving Dining Hall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Littlefield Patio Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Drifter Jack's Hostel

Hostel near University of Texas at Austin in Austin
Drifter Jack's Hostel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Drifter Jack's Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Austin hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Drifter Jack's Hostel offers 12 accommodations with iPads and washers/dryers. Accommodations have kitchens with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Austin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with video-game consoles. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • Video games
  • Video-game console

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Washer and dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Drifter Jack's Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 178 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cordell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I heard from an employee at another hostel that this place is permanently closed? Wow. Well I will give a good review but will qualify it to say that the staff came off immature and annoying even if they were likeable. Housekeeping was great, very thorough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They closed and sold the property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although our room was full, the people who shared the room were polite and didn't infringe on other people's abilities to sleep, read or enjoy their stay. There was a kitchen, tv room, and laundry facilities available. The property is on a bus route so that those without vehicles could easily explore the city. The staff was helpful. These things made my stay an enjoyable one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dopeness
The people working there make it very special. Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Ching-Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very few parking available
It is okay. The wifi speed is slow but they have very few parking. Although they claim they have free parking, be prepared not to get a spot and have to park on the street which is not free during daytime: 8am-6pm
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really cool place to stay. Much better than any hotel I've ever stayed at. Meet people from around the country and the world and actually communicate. Put down your computers and cell phones and experience life through a hostel.
Community room
Bench by pool table. Everything is awesome here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Probably the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on in a hostel and I have traveled around the world staying in hostels. The staff was super friendly and accommodating and I would absolutely recommend staying here if you are in this beautiful city!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
getaway
I needed a getaway for a few days and got so much more. I hated having to leave and cannot wait until I have another chance to visit there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Andrew, Austin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are hot. They need an AC. Staff is trashy. Place smells. the guy who cleans up the rooms obviously doesn’t get paid enough and lacks hospitality skills. I have stayed in bad hotels, however this one tops it off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Arianna

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old, Dirty and Worn. Great staff and Location.
It's a dirty and worn American hostel. The only saving grace is the great staff and location exactly in front of U of T Austin. For an adult it's not worth $40 a night; better to book a hotel room for double the price. For students and kids in their 20s it's doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in Hotel
It's okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best time for my one day visit
Super fun stay also the staff are amazing & made sure I was okay and also made me feel comfortable for my stay, id stay again thanks you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best parts of Dorm living
This is dorm living but the staff are great and very helpful with local suggestions. It's very clean and convenient to bus lines to the city and right on the UT campus. It was great to meet and talk with the other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019