Located in West Baden Springs, Lost River Hostel is on a river, a 2-minute drive from Lark Valley Zip Lines and 5 minutes from FLWB Indoor Karting. .This hostel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from French Lick Winery and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Indiana Railway Museum.
Riverfront hostel in West Baden Springs with free parking
Lost River Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a business center and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite 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 center
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
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Hosted evening meal: USD 0.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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!!
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Penni
Oct 9, 2022
Penni
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
2/10 Terrible
Glenda
Traveled with family
Oct 7, 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Glenda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Natalie
Traveled with family
Sep 19, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Once-In-A-Lifetime Hippie Experience
It was definitely a unique experience.
Natalie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chloe
Traveled with partner
Sep 16, 2022
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!
The room I had reserved was double booked and now I'm trying to get my refund as it is their fault
William
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
evan, Cincinnati
Traveled with family
Sep 6, 2022
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
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.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
MARK, Greenwood
Business traveler
May 8, 2022
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
MARK
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
2/10 Terrible
Ryan
Apr 24, 2022
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Mar 14, 2022
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.
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.
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