Friends House Hostel

概要

Come To Friends House In Houston, Texas! There's TONS To Do!


You can purchase the City Pass when you arrive @ Friends House: NASA (Space Center), The Aquarium, Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, did you know that Houston has an underground tunnel system?, The Rothko Museum, The Menil (this museum is listed in the book 1000 Things You Should Do Before You Die), Galveston Beach (take a day trip via Greyhound - bus leaves @ 7:00 AM & you'll be back by sundown), Beaver's for Texas Bar-B-Q, (5 minute walk from the hostel - known for their grass-fed beef & locally grown veg) & lots of bars & restaurants on Washington Avenue, just 3 blocks from us!


Danny, a former electrical engineer & Leah, former high school English & Speech teacher look forward to hosting your stay in Houston, Texas!


We LOVE teaching travelers how to make the most of their time & money while they're in Houston. Leah is a native Houstonian & knows MANY off-the-beaten-path hidden treasures!


Danny teaches a COMPLIMENTARY self-defense class @ the hostel, (TIPS greatly appreciated!) & as a military intelligence officer in the Army, trust me he'll teach you some very COOL moves! Plus he LOVES to share his knowledge. Ask him about this move: C241!


So come on down! We Provide:
* Free 24 Hour Wi-Fi!

* Free computer with internet in common area!

* Free 24 hour land line phone with free domestic long distance to anywhere in the US, Mexico & Canada!

* Free Self-Service oatmeal / toast with butter & jam breakfast every morning!

* Free Self-Service coffee & tea

* 24 Hour Self -Service kitchen!

* 24 Hour hot showers!

* Comfy bunk beds in dorm

* Fresh, clean linens & towel

* Off-Site laundry: short bus ride

* Free Off-Site indoor pool & spa facilities @ our local YMCA: 20 minute walk from the hostel (If you like swimming & working out, you will love this new facility with state-of-the-art equipment with a private Female area)

* Secure lockers

* Free local maps made by Leah,

* and a personable memorable experience.


If you love laid-back, yet fun hostels (alcohol allowed) with personal tender loving care, then you will feel right at home at friends house hostel. We are quaint, cozy and kind. We cater very well to travellers who want to wind down, take it easy, chill out & have a fun time.

We exist in an excellent location! Very close to Amtrak, Greyhound & all local public transportation buses & trains.

Public transportation website and phone number: ******** , ******** 4000

Access to The Space Center, the museum district & very cool bars & clubs are just a hop, skip & a jump from us.

* Beaver's for Bar-B-Q and Vegetarian! (Grass-Fed Beef & They Grow Their Own Veges!)

* Catalina Coffee for Cappuccino's And Croissants (Ham & Cheese Too).

* The Broken Spoke or Southwell's for A Big Texas Cheese Burger And Fries.

* Sawyer Park for Eye Candy and Drinks.

* Liberty Station Bar for Giant Jenga and Drinks.

* Dark Horse Pub for Pub Grub and Ice Cold Beer.

We are also a short walk to Downtown (10 to 15 minutes) where all the local buses are as well as the metro rail that will get you quickly to the museum district & Herman Park! (Free concerts in the park)

And since you become our friends upon arrival, you'll definitely experience Houston in a real way given that we unveil all of our local treasures to you. Why? Because we care. We are friendly by name & friendly by nature!