The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel

Hostel with a bar, near Chattanooga Convention Center

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Premium Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Living area

Premium Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Balcony view

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Laundry
Housekeeping
Bar
Parking available
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

29 Johnson Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37408

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
‪14 min walk‬
Chattanooga Convention Center
‪15 min walk‬
Tennessee Aquarium
‪3 min drive‬
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

Located in Downtown Chattanooga, The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Chattanooga Convention Center and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This 9-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

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What's nearby

Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Chattanooga Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
Tennessee Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Chattanooga Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nic and Norman's - ‬5 min walk
‪The FEED Co Table & Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪Urban Stack - ‬10 min walk
‪The Boneyard - ‬2 min walk
‪Goodfellas Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel

Hostel with a bar, near Chattanooga Convention Center

The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is offered for USD 13 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a computer station, and express check-out.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Climb into a pillowtop bed and sleep between premium linens. Other amenities include dryers, private yards, and ceiling fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

No elevator

1 building
2 floors
Built in 2011
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Shampoo
Towels provided

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Self parking fee: USD 13 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 4 PM—-9 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Crash Pad Uncommon Hostel Chattanooga

Crash Pad Uncommon Hostel

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Chattanooga, just steps from Chattanooga Choo Choo and Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, and within a short walk of Songbirds Guitar Museum. You'll also find Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 13 per night.

Does The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and free evening reception.

Are there hot tubs at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), which is 12.8 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

Yes, some rooms at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel offer a balcony and may feature courtyard views.

The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Gary

Business traveler

Jun 24, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst overnight stay ever.

I have no idea how this place has such high ratings. Although initially the check in clerk was kind and somewhat helpful, my stay at this hostel was disgustingly bad. I opted for a private room which was actually not even close to what the misleading ad boasted. It was very hot with no thermostat to adjust the temperature and it was also very dirty. The entire place smelled like the combination of a filthy college dorm room and a musty locker room. It was rather disgusting. I booked the room to get a good nights sleep and got none at all due to the combination of several disheartening matters. First of all, as I stated, the room was very hot with no thermostat. Then there was the continual noise from an entry/exit door next to my room which had a loud clanking lock mechanism that sounded off constantly throughout the night as people went in and out. The room was not sound proof at all. Worst of all, after lying on the bed for a while I began to feel itchy bites from something (bed bugs maybe?) all over my body. After a full sleepless night of this ridiculousness, around 6am I eagerly rushed take a shower to wash off whatever was biting me in my bed and in less than five minutes the shower water was ice cold. I sincerely do not care to write such a critical review but the truth is that this place was terribly misrepresented online and it was so bad that I honestly would have been happier to have slept outside in a tent at a local campground.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family

Jun 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Chattanooga's action area

Great location, facilities, and free complimentary stuff they offer such as Coffee, and earplugs to sleep. The beds are clean and comfortable, shared bathrooms are clean. The only missing thing with this hostel is free parking, but there are plenty of options nearby to park, of course, you need to pay for it - I spent between 4 pm on the arrival day to the next day around 11 AM $30.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Schofield Barracks

May 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debra

May 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was ok for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica-Pearl

Apr 11, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Triana

Business traveler

Feb 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I absolutely love this hostel! It’s nice and clean and the staff is really friendly and helpful ! I’ve stayed here a few times since the 1st time. As a solo female traveler I would say 10/10 recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family

Dec 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect overnight crash

Traveling with a family of five this couldn’t have been more perfect. Great location with excellent restaurants within a short walk and room set-up was perfect for our group.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Traveled with group

Dec 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple, Elegant, Awesome

Overall really awesome place. The building is just a few years old and has a modern, simple and elegant design to it that I liked. Service was good, though bear in mind they leave at 9pm. It was a little hard to find at first. It's behind the Flying Squirrel restaurant. You want the gravel driveway off Passenger St.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group

Nov 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The host Elliott was absolutely delightful to talk with and learn about hiking the local trails. Really a good local find.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Oct 24, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home comfort

CrashPad felt like home away from home. Simple but bright and airy, great location next to Flying Squirrel also owned by CrashPad. We would have loved to use the Fire ring outdoor area but we’re in town for a race with limited time. Somehow concrete floors seem so much cleaner than carpet… there was some stray crumbs and confetti from prior guests but minimal. We like the LEED certified simplicity and design - bathroom could use a new coate of paint but not a big deal. Thank you for the fun and unique stay, a welcomed concept which made our Chattanooga experience much better than prior visits to this town.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Oct 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good time!

Came to the Crash Pad for a climbing competition and was not disappointed! The place is very clean and the staff are very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Erin

Sep 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, no free breakfast

The location was perfect, it was very clean, bed was comfortable. But, they no longer offer free breakfast or a manager’s reception.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Sep 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The place is awesome. Hard time to do check in. They are never around there.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Aug 9, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family

Jul 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was very clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Jul 26, 2022

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vismadeb

Business traveler

Jul 10, 2022

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, great location. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kien

Jun 17, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Jun 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is the best hostel I have ever stayed at. I had one of the bunk beds but had loads of space plus the curtains if I wanted privacy. (I felt likeI was staying on an overnight train!) The common areas, both inside and outside, were really nice. As far as the location -- it couldn't have been better. There were restaurants and bars right there. And, if I wanted to head into town, it was easily walkable or I rented a bike. I will stay there again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Jun 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a great stay at this property and it was my first stay at a hostel. The Crash Pad offers bunk style beds and private room options. It’s located in a great area with lots of great restaurants in walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

May 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bathrooms clean. Bed comfy. Outdoor patio nice for socializing.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kindell

May 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to crash for the weekend!

This place is definitely one of a kind! It was my first hostel experience and I enjoyed it even though I was reluctant when booking. I needed an affordable and safe place to stay and this was exactly what I needed. I loved having dinner next door at the Flying Squirrel and the surrounding area is absolutely amazing. It’s a fantastic location! Which consequently makes parking a bit of a headache, but it’s worth it. I had to park in a nearby parking garage the first night, but got a free spot behind the building the second night. Comfortable, clean, and love how eco-friendly it is! Definitely recommend!