Name: The Wanderlust Hostel
Address: 221 North Boulevard Street, Gunnison, CO, 81224, United States
Telephone: (970) 901-1599
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Welcome to The Wanderlust Hostel

Located in the heart of Gunnison, The Wanderlust Hostel offers a unique and inviting atmosphere that feels like coming home. This quiet and exceptionally clean residential hostel is the perfect retreat for groups, families, couples, or solo travelers seeking comfort and community during their adventures.

Your Home Away from Home

At The Wanderlust Hostel, we prioritize your comfort and convenience. Our facility features a large communal kitchen where you can prepare meals and share stories with fellow travelers, a cozy living space perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration, and a spacious backyard ideal for enjoying the fresh mountain air. We offer both private and shared rooms, accommodating all types of travelers and ensuring that everyone has a space that suits their needs.

Ideal Location of the Wanderlust Hostel

The Wanderlust Hostel is ideally located just 28 miles from the scenic town of Crested Butte and only minutes from downtown Gunnison. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventures, local culture, or simply to relax, our location makes it easy to experience everything this beautiful area has to offer. Hop on the free bus just a block away to head up to Crested Butte for some great food, skiing, and shopping, or take one of our hostel bikes and explore Gunnison at your own pace.

A Bed Between Adventures

We pride ourselves on being more than just a place to stay. At The Wanderlust Hostel, you’ll find all the information you need to make the most of your visit to Gunnison and the surrounding areas. Our friendly staff is always on hand to provide tips and recommendations, ensuring your stay is as enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re gearing up for your next adventure or winding down after a long day, we are truly “a bed between adventures,” offering comfort, community, and convenience.

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Cute decor, cozy, comfortable, and within walking distance to nearby restaurants! Reminded me of expat hostels I’ve stayed at in SE Asia. Next time I’ll plan to stay for longer and take advantage of all the amenities while working remotely.
Shanna W. , 2 years ago
Immaculately clean. Wonderful, warm hosts. Loved the respect regarding quiet hours, and the outdoor spaces. Super close to the main drag as well, less than a 10 minute walk.
Leah K. , 2 years ago
We couldn’t have a better experience!! I loved this place, SUPER CLEAN, friendly staff and the style of the house is very cool. I usually don’t like hostels but this one was amazing. I’d definitely recommend it
Andy L. , 2 years ago
Nice small hostel. I was in a dorm bunk and it was very inexpensive. Seemed like a good place to relax if I had more time. A strong hippy vibe, but not overpowering or weird.

I hope I didn’t snore…

Walkability: Only a few blocks from the main drag. It was a short walk to a good restaurant.

Noteworthy details: Wood fireplace, good place to hang out in back with a fire pit. Look like they had some old bikes you could borrow.
C V , 2 years ago
My husband and I love the Wanderlust Hostel. It is a homey hostel. We have stayed in both the dorms and private rooms, which are both great. There are shared bathrooms and a cozy living room. It definitely tends to have a pretty chill crowd. It is a great base for exploring Crested Butte, with the free bus stop really close. I used to do a lot of solo travel and would totally stay here as a solo traveler. Crested Butte is so expensive – this is a great deal.
Megan F. , 2 years ago
Great little hostel … with a soul. Very relaxed atmosphere, everything is clean and the vibe is … just right ! Thanks Amy.
w w , 2 years ago
Stayed here for a few nights before and after a hike – the place is great – staff super friendly and very walkable to all of Gunnison downtown – would definitely stay here again!
Ed F. , 2 years ago
This place was so cute, eclectic, cozy, funky and fun. Lots of personality. I stayed one night. It had all I needed. Cozy warm bed. Extra linens provided. Ear plugs which was a great touch. I like white noice and air blowing and I have fans at home and was like man let me get up and ask the office if they have one but it was already in my room. The shower is communal and shared with everyone. There is a half bath too. They had towels. This was really all I utilized.

They have a kitchen to cook and fridge to store food. Share dining space and common area inside and out for hanging out. If I come back to gunnison I would stay again. I would recommend.
Lauren M. , 2 years ago
My favorite hostel on the CT. A great place to relax. Amy and crew are so friendly and responsive.
Mike M. , 2 years ago
a super fun place to stay. Nice people, close to mainstreet. I loved the smurf sheets on my bed!
Michel B. , 2 years ago
Great hostel to stay in Gunnison. Very friendly and helpful staff, nice dorms and communal area, only sad we couldn’t stay longer.
Henry L. , 2 years ago
We loved staying here! Such a lovely friendly atmosphere , a very special place, everything you need and so clean. Thank you so much! ❤️
Jayne H. , 2 years ago
Great place to stay. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.
The host was very nice and it was very quiet.
I would highly recommend the Wanderlust Hostel to others.
Margie S. , 2 years ago
This place is absolutely magical and fun and in spirit with hostels around the world!
So much so, you don’t realize all of the hard work that goes into keeping supper clean, organized, and comfortable!
Klint S. , 2 years ago
Found this place online while planning our Colorado adventures that took us through Gunnison for one night. I was intrigued and thought the kids would enjoy staying in a hostel. We were not disappointed. A little bit quirky, and very homey and comfortable. Becca was a wonderful host, and we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with other guests. And the price can’t be beat. I highly recommend staying here just for the experience. It was fun and one of the highlights of our trip!
Rick B. , 2 years ago
This is my first stay at a hostel outside of Europe. I found Wanderlust very conveniently located within easy walking distance of downtown Gunnison. The rates were competitive. The place was very comfortable, clean, and a welcoming place for all guests to gather and connect in the evenings. My bunk bed was comfortable. I looked at one of the private rooms. I look forward to trying this upon my next visit to Gunnison with my better half. Thank you for the hospitality.
J H , 2 years ago
Very cozy hostel, always kept clean, and the staff is warm and welcoming. It’s pricing is on par with other hostels in the USA, so it’s a bit more expensive than European hostels, but it’s still reasonable and excellent compared to other vacation rentals in the area. The kitchen is organized and easy to use, which is another huge plus.

Rooms: There are both private and shared rooms. The bunkbeds in the shared rooms are comfortable, and there are lockers where you can put personal belongings if desired.
Karen L. , 2 years ago
Great place to stay!!! The owners are incredible people and they make you feel right at home. My room was cozy and the bed was sooo comfortable. Hung out in the nicely lit courtyard and drank a few beers. It was great. This place brought me back to life after getting off the trail!!
James P. , 2 years ago
What a fun, welcoming, joyful, clean and friendly place! We were warmly welcomed…all 3 women and my two dogs. I could have moved it, but we have “wanderlust” so we moved on, but it was absolutely perfect down to every detail! Thank you, Wanderlust!
shereen s. , 2 years ago
I just stayed one short night there and I liked the place. Everybody was friendly and respectful. The hostel is clean and access to showers and bathroom was easy and they were clean. Great place to stay and great common/community areas to relax or work.
Peter B. , 2 years ago
OK, so I’m I 64 year old business person who hasn’t stayed in a hostel since I traveled to europe as a 20something. My son convinced me, and I’m not sorry. Great value for those just passing through. Well managed and clean. A lot of people in a small space – It’s a 2,000 square foot house, and there were about 12 people there, but it works if you don’t need privacy (there are private rooms but still…). BYO soap.
Michael K. , 2 years ago
The Wanderlust is a beautiful, cozy hostel. Amy and her staff are warm, knowledgeable and welcoming. I loved my stay – I met people from Boston, St. Louis, Germany and Australia – in Gunnison. Wonderful!
Chuck H. , 2 years ago
What a beautiful wonderful space. As a CDT hiker, it was such a nice place to come and rest and reset. Conveniently located with access to groceries, restaurants, etc. The owner even gave a ride out of town for an easier hitch out of town! Love this place!
Tate B. , 2 years ago
Amy and her staff are super friendly, professional and accommodating. I have a CPAP (sleep apnea) machine and they made sure I had easy access to an electrical outlet in the men’s dorm room. The hostel itself is clean, neat, and funky (in the best sense of that word: vibrant colors, cool decorations). Within walking distance of everything in downtown Gunnison. Highly recommend. And the adorable house cats are an added bonus!
Tony M. , 2 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised as I have not stayed in a place like this in many years. I needed a place to sleep for the night while traveling through and they were great. Easy to find, parking not a big issue, the beds were clean and comfortable, the staff was welcoming and informative. The fellow travelers were respectful.
Jeff S. , 2 years ago
The place is in a convenient location and I was able to easily catch the free shuttle to Crested Butte to go hiking. Customer service was excellent. I take my Austraulian Sheppard everywhere with me and the staff worked to help get us both accommodated. It made for the best hiking trip me and my dog ever had and appreciate the great service and clean and comfortable accommodations. Was a perfect for for the both of us and we will be back sooner then later hopefully. Ty:)
Mike B. , 2 years ago
I love this place so much. Very chill vibes. Amy and her staff are great. They really make you feel at home here. My brother and I enjoyed our stay! Definitely stay here if you are going to CB , there is a bus that leaves right around the hostel too which is nice. Definitely coming back, thanks !!
Bridget A. , 2 years ago
Great little hostel, super friendly staff, very clean place. We rented the large private (1 adult, 2 kids) and were just there to sleep. The futon is hard as a rock, so we put an air mattress on top and that made it perfect for the kids.
Kelsey M. , 2 years ago
Found this place while on a cross country road trip and it is easily one of the nicest hostels I stayed at and the price easily makes it my favorite hostel of our whole trip. Wanderlust hostel had a full kitchen where guests can prepare their own food. Bathrooms are very clean and nice to use. Beds and rooms were very comfortable and privacy curtain was much appreciated. I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone traveling through the Rocky’s. Check in and check out was super easy. I will definitely be returning.
Vanessa B. , 2 years ago

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