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Lost River Hostel

2.0 star property

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Family Bed, Dinner Included, Shared Library | Living area
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $88
$79 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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2393 N County Rd 960 W, West Baden Springs, IN, 47469
  • Place, Lark Valley Zip Lines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Adventure
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, French Lick Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Large Twin Beds

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King Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Bed, Dinner Included, Shared Library

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Treehouse, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

West Baden Springs

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 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Patoka Lake and 3.1 mi (5 km) from French Lick Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Lark Valley Zip Lines - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • French Lick Scenic Railway - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Big Splash Adventure - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • French Lick Casino - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French Lick Casino And Resort Sports Book - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nila’s Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Valley Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sprudel's At West Baden Springs Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lost River Hostel

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Lost River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 61 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location and super friendly staff and people. A little safe haven
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was it wonderful stay loved the sleep accommodations. And the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was like visiting family. very welcoming staff. Being a hostel, you can disconnect and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lost river is a unique hostel. It is nothing like a regular hotel. Our kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say about this property first!? It's amazing, beautiful, relaxing, inclusive and safe! We went to sleep with gentle breezes and frog sounds! Delicious dinner they got ready for us! Amazing sleeping quarters!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Experience and Stay in One

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Been thinking about it since I left. I’d be there more if it was closer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service

Once-In-A-Lifetime Hippie Experience

It was definitely a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The most magical stay I’ve ever had. Do. Not. Skip. This!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the end of their season. The staff was friendly and fun. The bed was great and it was a one of a kind experience. Thank you Willow (cook) for the dinner, it was delicious. The swimming hole, though cold was so much fun and freeing. The Labyrinth needed some trimming to be more easily utilized. The artist porch was fun. We dinner get to use the tub under the stars but it looked wonderful. We felt very connected to nature. The art work in the farm house bathroom was one of my favorites. The outhouse was also designed as a throne, too cute. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

evan

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Amenities
This was definitely a horrible experience and waste of money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had reserved was double booked and now I'm trying to get my refund as it is their fault
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Different experience. I loved this place for the friendliness of the staff and rustic atmosphere.: Altogether a unique experience My wife disliked it. She didn't feel safe. The latches were weak. The walk to the room was muddy and slick. I fell twice. Staff was very helpful getting me up and holding our hands. We are both 70+ and this might not have been the best choice. I would reccomend it for younger people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

MARK

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Harrison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin E

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

Adventure awaits

This is definitely an adventure stay. Room with a nature view and a bed. Little trek to the outhouse.
The Cloud Room
View from the balcony walkway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

heather

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

Great Getaway

I love the sustainability the site employs. The whole experience was fabulous, even in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

Come as a guest, leave as a friend

I just can't say enough good things about this experience. This is my third stay and I can't wait to need to stay in the area again. Everytime I stay here I make new friends and meet new people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021