The Bunkhouse - Hostel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
The Bunkhouse - Hostel provides amenities like a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds labeled 2 and 3, a small white nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A single room with a bunk bed, a number '12' on the wall, a small desk, and a ladder.

Shared Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a number '2' sign, a window with a view of houses, and a basketball hoop.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Mountain view
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the area

Minturn is home to The Bunkhouse - Hostel. Travelers looking for local activities can try Beaver Creek Ski Area and Vail Ski Resort, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Little Beach Park and Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing. Visit our Minturn travel guide
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175 Williams Street, Minturn, CO, 81645

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain town with buildings and trees.
    Vail Ski Resort
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Minturn Cellars
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Milhoan Studios and Gallery
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St Patrick's Parish Church
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
    11 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crazy Chicken
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats
    6 min drive
  • Westside Cafe & Market
    6 min drive
  • Rocky Mountain Taco
    4 min walk

About this property

The Bunkhouse - Hostel

  • Property highlights
  • The Bunkhouse - Hostel provides amenities like a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
    • A vending machine
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Bunkhouse - Hostel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Showers and hair dryers
    • Patios, separate dining areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.2 miles
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that 1 dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bunkhouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Bunkhouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bunkhouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bunkhouse - Hostel located?

Situated in Minturn, this hostel is steps from Milhoan Studios and Gallery and Minturn Cellars. St Patrick's Parish Church and Little Beach Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bunkhouse - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome property. Super help and friendly staff. Really close to the bus to and convenient for town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are kind and great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Snowed in the Rockies doesnt get better
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap, Cheap....oh, and did I say Cheap?

This was a one night stay on the cheap and I got what I paid for. Parking is more than a block away--no parking on the premises. No shoes are to be worn in the facility so they appear scattered everywhere. The staff was friendly but I was not given the full tour/information on different aspects of my stay like parking. If you're looking for cheap then this is your place. I have stayed at other hostels and this one rated at the bottom of my list.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a good vibe
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, beautiful outdoors! Great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay considering is a hostel

Good option for who is looking for the cheapest option to travel in the area, is a hostel with hostel environment but is honest, the bunk spaces work, but i just think this is not for me anymore, the money saved doesn´t pay for the extra effort. but if you like hostels or is on a budget, got for it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1st time stayed at a bunk bed style hotel. Not use to lack of privacy. Not for me. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice cozy 9 day ski trip

Had a great time at this place. The owners are very nice and so are the people that work there. Beds were nice and comfy. Everything you need. I would definitely go there again. Shuttle to Vail is only early in the morning and comes back around 4-5:30pm or so. I had a rental car and took a lot of Ubers. But that’s just me. I like to stay in Vail late night. Town of Minturn has a nice saloon, a breakfast place and some other nice spots in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I normally do not write reviews but I just wanted to let others know. I stayed at The Bunkhouse two years ago and I do not remember the experience being this bad. Overall it is what is to be expected for a hostel. Cool environment and friendly staff. However, this time the back bunk room was so hot and stuffy I could not get any sleep. There is only a tiny usb fan in the bunk and it looked like it had not been cleaned for years with so much dust build up. Which is probably why I developed a sinus infection while I was there. Also, the shower situation was pretty bad. There are three showers but only two had shower heads. The one shower I used had such poor water pressure it was barely worth taking a shower. I understand that the price and location are very good. But in this case you definitely get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Really great place to stay. I was amazed at how private and quiet the sleeping pods were. This was so much better than a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This worked out really well for my situation!

This place worked very well with my plans to visit with some friends in Vail, CO. The staff was friendly and the place was VERY clean. The bunks provide enough privacy for a restful night. The town is very quaint and friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels Like Home

Always a great stay at The Bunkhouse. The staff is welcoming and courteous, and the property is clean and comfortable. The bunks are very well made. A great option in the Vail Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel staff are very friendly and helpful, flexible w special requests as long as no impact to other guests or their operations. Very clean in all areas from kitchen to common area to bathroom and dorm area. Phenomenal location, walkable within downtown minturn. Dorm beds are the best I’ve seen for a hostel (and I’ve stayed in many in US, Europe, Asia, Central America etc) as they are exceptionally private and separate w a small curtain allowing access that would help w noise, lights, etc. Only real complaint (beyond price - the most expensive dorm bed I’ve ever booked...but par for the course during high season in the area I suppose) is combo minimal secure storage (w your own lock, a lockable large drawer under the bed) and offsite parking in a non-secure lot short drive from an I70. Supposedly, there has never been a breakin, but as I’ve learned multiple times through my life, that is always true until its not (w first hand experience to back it up) and the pandemic has created hardship for some. This lack of secure indoor storage would also make it tough to dry out clothing/gear after outdoor activities on storm days. Again though, if you travel light or are unconcerned about drying out gear or theft and are flexible timing wise w working within the kitchen (nice but somewhat small if Bunkhouse is fully occupied I would think), then this place is a great option! Finally, while I dislike the “no outside alcohol” policy, I love that they recycle AND COMPOST!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy at night but well designed youth hostel type experience. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hostel was 5 star

Great spot- super clean and new. Guests and staff were friendly and courteous. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostle, very clean and comfortable. Perfect for traveling alone or with a small group of freinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly, warm, comfortable

LOVE this place. Turns out I'm not really into Vail itself, but going to the Bunkhouse made my trip. The staff is exceptionally friendly and I'd go back just to spend time with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

First time Hosteling

Vail is a very expensive place to sleep. The Bunkhouse is very close to Vail and easy to park at, In general the Bunkhouse is very welcoming but the space you sleep in is small. Highly recommended for people pn a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a clean place to crash. Parking is a short walk from the building and not onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! This was my first "real" hostel experience and was quite fun. The bunk was comfortable and cozy. Great place for a good nights rest before a ski or hike.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn't ask for anything more.

Always clean and easy. A good night sleep before skiing. Great location to Vail or Beaver Creek. Provided ear plugs do the trick, wish more hostels were as simple and easy as The Bunkhouse. Nice staff. Parking is off site, but once you know where it is - super easy. Enough food options/bars in town. Great for getting up early and hitting Vail or Beaver Creek first thing (quick drive to either).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

There was no soap in the bathrooms. People were talking all night in the hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy clean and friendly hostel!

Good clean hostel. It was definitely the most expensive hostel I’ve ever stayed in but considering it was more than half the price of anything in the region Christmas week, it’s a demand issue. Very comfortable pods with privacy screens, lights, lockers, & surprisingly super warm blankets. Only complaint is the hallways started to smell like a locker overnight probably from everyone’s sweaty ski gear :) Only tip for the management: don’t charge $2 for tampons as a luxury good, making them more than a candy bar in the same vending machine. That doesn’t seem to be in line with your messaging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay. It was my first experience staying at a hostel and I have no complaints. Very clean and lots of friendly folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018