SLC Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near City Creek Center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Basic Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

143 West 800 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

Place, Salt Palace Convention Center
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Delta Center
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Temple Square
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

80 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

90 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

120 sq ft
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Salt Lake City

Located in Central City within a short walk of Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah, SLC Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of Salt Palace Convention Center. This 22-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-out.

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What's nearby

Salt Palace Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Delta Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
City Creek Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Temple Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Conference Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

Salt Lake Central Station - 3 min drive
900 South Station - 3 min walk
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Publik Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
‪Templin Family Brewing - ‬8 min walk
‪Vertical Diner - ‬4 min walk
‪The Pearl - ‬4 min walk
‪Fisher Brewing - ‬5 min walk

About this property

SLC Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near City Creek Center

SLC Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include express check-out and a TV in a common area.

Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 12 bathrooms and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly

$73 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

TV in common areas

Conveniences

Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Portable shower seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Communal living room
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

12 shared bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Ceiling fan
Heating
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 15

Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests will receive self check-in instructions from the property by 3 PM on the check-in date.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children 15 and younger (only guests older than 15 are allowed)

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

An effective city/local tax rate of 0.7 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

SLC Hostel Salt Lake City

SLC Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

SLC Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Salt Lake City

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of SLC Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Central City within a short 9-minute walk of Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah and also 16 minutes on foot from Smith's Ballpark. You'll also find City Creek Center and Delta Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at SLC Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does SLC Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, SLC Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at SLC Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at SLC Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does SLC Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, SLC Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does SLC Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at SLC Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does SLC Hostel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from SLC Hostel?

The closest major airport to SLC Hostel is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which is 7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at SLC Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at SLC Hostel.

SLC Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family

Apr 6, 2025

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

It was absolutely perfect for one person. However there were two of us. But we managed well and the place was so beautifully clean in every room bathroom and toilet we were very impressed. Also impressed with the lounge rooms upstairs and down and the multiple bathrooms everywhere Thank you Arthur!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For one night it was good, good location with two minutes walk to a transportation, is just kind of tiny room, but overall was good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

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

Midnight Train

Stayed here before. Great location. Thoughtful amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler

Feb 22, 2025

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

A++++ Highly Recommend

This was the cleanest, most organized, most secure hostel I've ever stayed at. Great location, highly recommend. Will revisit on future solo trips.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabe

Jan 5, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good budget friendly option in SLC. Walkable to restaurants and bar and high by public transportation. Easy to find free street parking. Good wifi and clean bathrooms with good water pressure/temperature. Contactless checkin went smoothness. The room itself was felt more like a cell than a bedroom. It needed airing out. Not very comfortable or homey.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michal, Los Angeles

Oct 20, 2024

I got there early morning around 8am Check-in from 3pm It was very cold outside, i contacted stuff to get me code access to the front door. They responded after few hours By that time i already arranged different acommodation That hostel have bad customer service How u can wait few hours for respond When i tried to call i was voice mail

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laís

Oct 7, 2024

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

Sou brasileira e fiquei nesse hostel. É bem localizado e tudo você faz sozinho. Não há pessoas para o checkin lá na hora, você receberá instruções por mensagem no celular . Eu peguei um quarto só para mim e fez toda a diferença. Estar sozinha é bem melhor do que compartilhar o quarto. O preço foi ótimo. O hostel é limpo, banheiro e chuveiro bons. O hostel é meio barulhento, pessoas fazem muito barulho mas faz parte. A cama também é de metal e barulhenta. Mas minha estadia foi tranquila. Ter um carro é essencial para a viagem a salt lake city porém você pode fazer tudo com o trem que é excelente também. Para ir ao hostel eu utilizei o trem diretamente do aeroporto e foi muito tranquilo e rápido e barato, fácil acesso ao hostel. Para quem gosta da escola do HSM, fica perto de lá aproximadamente 8 minutos de carro. Vale a pena ficar nesse hostel. Recomendo pegar um quarto com single bad se for ficar mais de 2 dias no hostel. A estadia foi excelente e nenhum problema. Eu recomendo.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Business traveler

Sep 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked the openness and security. I didn't like not having someone available to answer questions

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Sep 20, 2024

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

The bed was comfortable, the building was clean, and the shower worked well.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maurice

Business traveler

Sep 15, 2024

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

Easy to access

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danuta

Jul 4, 2024

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

Very good inforrmation how to get access. The romm was very basic but the kitchen and common area was big and well equipped. Very clean. Easy access from the airport.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasper Shekin

Business traveler

Jun 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Not good not bad. Go for it if there is a strict budget. Otherwise NO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Uncomfortable

Temp outside was 100 degrees and the place had no air conditioning. Fan in room was inoperable

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner

Nov 9, 2023

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

1st & foremost this place is CLEAN. We came to SLC for a getaway from our kids, but didn't really have the money to spend on a hotel. We stayed in room A5 which had a queen bed. UTA Trax is super close, and the area is very walkable. We bought a last minute groupon to a Jazz game. We walked, stopped for a drink, and then went to the Delta Center. At that point we hadn't realized how trax had worked but the next day we used it to go to the mall and then to go out to an R&B show. The only complaint i have is that the lights in the hallway are VERY intense. So if you need to pee in the middle of the night its pretty shocking. But as i said so many positives cleanliness, price, location....truly a gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler

Oct 31, 2023

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

Great clean inexpensive friendly convenient hotel!

What a great place. Clean, everything was new, although the property is unmanned. That took some getting used to. But the room is clean and bright. Bathrooms and showers are brand new and spotless. Full kitchen (no oven) and huge fridge/ freezer. Very quiet which is important to me. Great location and those local scooters get you anywhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Mar 23, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I slept soundly, and the room was comfortable. My only complaint: there was a strange smell in the main area and hallway. Overall, it was a great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

May 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

The entire hostel is self service, meaning that there is no staff on hand. If you have problems with anything you are supposed to call the manager. I paid $45 for a private room, which was clean, but it was the size of a jail cell and had the personality of one as well. The room was about 12x10, with enough room for a cheap steel frame bed and a thin mattress. There was only one pillow which was so thin I had to fold it in half to make it function. The walls and door to the room was so thin that I could hear everything happening in the rooms around mine and the halls all echoed, so that I could hear everything out side the room. The whole place had a depressing, abandoned feel to it but I knew it wasn’t abandoned because I heard people through the thin walls and door all night.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 22, 2021

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Peter J

May 17, 2021

Disliked: Staff & service

Couldn't get into my room because there was no key

Got to the hotel, went to the, went to the check-in process. Unlock to the key box to my room to find there was no key in the box. After repeated calls and texts for over an hour I could get no response. There was no on-site staff to let me in my room. I was forced to book another hotel room for the night after a very long day. Very upset about this entire ordeal.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Feb 13, 2021

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

A great stay for the solo traveler.

SLC hostel is a great choice for the solo traveler. Just a block away from the TRAX. Which gives you access to downtown, airport and around the region. It has the amenities you’d expect at a hostel such as separate kitchen, shower rooms, bathrooms but, I never had any competition to use these during my stay. Self check in was easy, I also like that they allow you to store luggage (for a fee) after checkout so you can spend your last day in SLC exploring without lugging around your bags. The management is easy to reach and was able to assist within 10 minutes.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Guest

Jan 26, 2021

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The check in system is a nightmare. The actual hostel felt like a halfway house. Old people down on there luck stay for a long time. Cursing and screaming, dogs running around in the middle of the night

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Marion

Traveled with group

Aug 17, 2020

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

Really creepy place with weirdly aggressive owners

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 4, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The place is clean but that’s all it has going for it. It’s especially disappointing how they try to charge you extra fees at every single corner. Most hostels have pad-lockable cabinets in the rooms for each guest, this place wants $7 extra PER DAY. And they make you do everything yourself, there is no service other than a daily morning cleaning of the common areas. Worst hostel I’ve been to anywhere in the US by far.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020