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RAD Hostel

Property class: 2

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A group of people seated around a campfire in an outdoor setting with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
A row of rooms with red doors, each marked with a number.
A door with a mountain landscape mural, a grey storage unit, and a door with a handle.
A reception desk with a colorful welcome sign, a plant, and a wall with motivational posters.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $87
$79 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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3844 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
  • Place, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ent Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Trampoline World Gymnastics
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Room - Accommodates up to 4 People

A hotel room with bunk beds, a single bed, a wooden table, and a bulletin board with notices.

Private Room - Accommodates up to 4 People

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a refrigerator, a wooden table, and a mural on the wall.

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a wardrobe.

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk with chairs, a mirror, and a cityscape mural.

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bunk bed with a wooden table in a room with a patterned wall.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a microwave, and a mural on the wall.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ladder, a trash bin, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only | Down comforters, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Colorado Springs

Located in Colorado Springs (Central Colorado Springs), RAD Hostel is within a 10-minute drive of US Air Force Academy and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. .This hostel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Garden of the Gods and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Cave of the Winds.
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What's nearby

  • University of Colorado-Colorado Springs - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ent Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Sport Climbing Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Trampoline World Gymnastics - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Garden of the Gods - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

RAD Hostel

RAD Hostel offers 15 shared accommodations with air conditioning, shared/communal kitchens, and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Colorado Springs hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 5 per stay
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

ColoRADo Adventure Hostel Colorado Springs
ColoRADo Adventure Hostel Col
ColoRADo Adventure Hostel
RAD Hostel Colorado Springs
RAD Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
RAD Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Colorado Springs

RAD Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 272 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool staff and rooms are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked and great coffee in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay, I was only here for about a day, but it was exactly what I was looking for. Also, so much cheaper than any other option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, nice people and it was a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Somesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was decent stayed there for a night it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great, had a really fun time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were so friendly and helpful, made us feel right at home. We loved the communal feel and all of the amazing murals. The room, common areas and kitchen were all really clean. We will definitely be staying at the RAD again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a bit old, but it's well maintained. The host was very friendly and nice. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! The Hostel is quiet, clean, and the staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bryce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I would have known coming from Georgia smh if I could give zero stars I would’ve horrible stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a super awesome place to stay. I love staying there and Its always fun to meet all the new people. They keep a close tab on keeping trouble makers out and its just a really pleasant place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I have ever stayed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to extend my stay because I was having such a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skye

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

Welcoming hostel

Fun and clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay in Colorado Springs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room; very close to Garden of the Gods
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the RAD! This was the first time we stayed at a hostel and my family enjoyed it so much we added another night on! We met so many people from around the world! We would definitely stay there again next time we're in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hostel ..convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really liked the place and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

A perfect home away from home!

Very comfortable and well thought out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome property and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most comfortable hostel bed I’ve ever stayed in! Lovely staff, great space to relax and hang out. All in all a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Biruk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay there. The staff is very friendly and I love the outdoor setups they have to relax. There have events most days of the week so it's easy to meet new people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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