Grand Canyon International Hostel - Flagstaff, Arizona

William Y.

I stayed at this wonderful place a hand full of times. Until management came to me and asked me to leave as they believed me to be "Homeless". I'm a very capable 47 yo male who's neurons are firing in correct order. I just so happen to be going through a phenomena of synchronicity that's taking me to some amazing places and people.
GCIH just happened to be a dark blotch on my journey. Save yourself embarrassment and judgment by taking your business elsewhere.

Ron W.

This is an interesting place to stay. If you want inexpensive and communal with lots of international budget (usually younger) travelers to share life stories with, then this is the place. And its quite on the funky side (exposed pipes, old wood floors, small not quite kept up shared baths). But you may like that kind of thing, life's an adventure. Oh also, the staff are very friendly, informative, and helpful. And having a kitchen for breakfast after several days on the road was appreciated.

But there were several problems that majorly got in the way of my sleeping: the mattress was bouncy and noisy, they kept the heat on at night. but opening the window to get relief let the already noticeable noise from the frequent and close by freight trains fully into the room. So it was a sleepless night and hence I can only put down two stars for the Hostel.

For just a bit more $ check out the Highland Hotel where I stayed a few days later and was satisfied with, at least, a good nights sleep.

Melissa R.

Everyone was super inviting and respectful here. I like hostel environments because it's not overly luxurious and people interact in the shared spaces. This place had what we needed, breakfast, bed, showers, bathrooms, and even a mini fridge to store some food. I was very pleased and had a great stay here with my fiance while we explored the grand canyon and the surrounding areas! This was also far cheaper and convenient to stay at than it would have been to stay closer to the Grand Canyon.

Kelly B.

It’s been a pretty such great stay, well located in downtown. We were just looking for a place to sleep, and the experience was better than expected! The hostel is really cool and cosy with nice staff, always available for any kind of help or just have a little chat! They have free parking, which is so convenient if you stop by just for the night. Highly recommend this place if you’re visiting the Grand Canyon.

Willem P.

Great hostel. The atmosphere is good and the staff are all helpful and sociable as well. I had to wait to be able to shower sometimes but I can overlook that. The hostel is located right next to the train station which is good if you're travelling by train, but might cause some noise issues otherwise. It's also pretty close to the Grand Canyon and even if you don't have a car you can use the shuttle service by Arizona Shuttle.

Christine O.

Great overall experience. Exactly what you should find in a hostel. Staff warm & welcoming. Bathrooms down the hall and shared bunks. Building is old so has "old building issues", but that is also what gives it charm. For the price, comfort, location, meeting people from all over the nation & world, I was very happy. We spent one night here before going to the Grand Canyon for R2R2R backpacking. After our wonderful time in the GC our flight out on Christmas Day was canceled twice due to snow. The GC Hostel was able to take us back in thankfully, offering to share their Christmas dinner. One of our best family Christmas ever! It was no hardship to be stranded in Flagstaff, AZ.

Lena M.

For $26 a night, the hostel had every amenity imaginable - a kitchen, laundry, fridge, TV room, plenty of space to roam. We shared a mixed dorm with a girl who was in bed by 10pm, so we had to tip toe around her in the dark, but overall the vibes were great. It wasn't super crowded during the summer peak seasons. It's about an hour away from Grand Canyon, one of the best spots in the country. Flagstaff is also an amazing town, I wish we got to stay longer.

emilyabroadbent

Two friends and I stayed at the Grand Canyon International Hostel and loved it! The room was clean and had its own sink which was very nice for a hostel. The staff members were helpful and gave us tips on where we should eat. Off street parking was a big plus for us!