I've stayed 5 times here. Coed dorm (2 times) female dorm in the annex, and a private room (2 times). Each stay was its own unique experience. I love the bunk+brew but this time it wasn't one the best stays. I wonder what has changed recently? I hope to stay again so I'm calling forward some of the bigger things that made this experience different than others. The general spaces felt dirty. Not how I would ever welcome guests into my own home. A few examples; I went around and put dirty dishes left out by others throughout the night in the sink. The outside bathroom was out of toilet paper with no restock available. Seeing as the bathroom trash had been left overflowing for the 2 days I was there I took it upon myself to bring 2 rolls of toilet paper out there so others didn't have to encounter that same dilemma. I went to bed around 11:30 and left my food that I purchased from the food cart in the fridge. IT WAS STOLEN! I couldn't believe it even after writing my name and a date on it. I've never had that experience before. One thing that I felt was really not aligned with bunk+brew was a conversation I overheard between staff. They said " I don't like gay people". This made me feel really yucky hearing such outright homophobia that I had to excuse myself from that space. I know change isn't possible if the issues are not addressed. Bunk+brew has been a safe place in the past for me while out traveling. I hope others can feel that way. read more

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Hostels Near Me - Bend, Oregon

It's not the worst hostel, definitely not the best. Everything is old and run down. Bathrooms are pretty dirty and there definitely is no where near enough of them. 4 toilets total for two houses FULL of people, is wild. The bath house was broken too, so lines for shower were awful. The rooms themselves were pretty clean.. my room had a total of 6 beds (bunks). Rooms stayed surprisingly cold during the heat wave so thankful for that! Hostels are supposed to be cheap since you're bunking with randos but it really wasn't cheap.. it was a bit more expensive than a motel. read more

The cleaning in this place seems to be nonexistent when it comes to the bathrooms, shower and common spaces at least as far as the annex goes. At least one bed in the dorm room i was staying in clearly hadn't gotten cleaned after the last guest, and the carpets were grimy , dusty and looked like they hadn't been vacuumed in months. I didn't use the shower and avoided using the bathroom while there because of how gross and slimy everything felt which made for an uncomfortable stay. Beds were super squeaky and one of the top bunks in the women's dorm is almost impossible to get on as the ladder is very close to a wall. Hotel and Airbnb prices have gotten out of hand in Bend and I was looking forward to giving this a try, but I'll likely just camp next time. read more

Loved my stay here. Great location and friendly folks. So cool that there are food trucks and you get a free beer token when you check in. The sauna could have been hotter, but I didn't even know there would be a sauna so I really can't complain. read more

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This is truly a special place nestled near the heart of downtown bend. This is an incredible value for the price. $40 gets ya a nice bunk in a co-ed dorm (4 to a room) access to on side 24 hour beer access with venmo pay system, a couple of food carts literally in the back yard!!! lol a commercial fridge and fully stocked kitchen including coffee/drip maker, grinders, and even a copper chemex! Inviting atmosphere and loyal clientele. Don't believe the reviews about it being exorbitantly loud. It had a louder energy of less than 20db till about 1045ish and then it was quiet as a church mouse (thursday night) - this is such a hidden gem and hope it continues to remain a ben's staple! read more

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Main lounge with instruments, game console, smart TV and ample couches/chairs - Hostels Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I have no idea about the 'Bunk' part of the operation, but the 'Brew' part offers a chill spot to grab a beer and sit a bit. Maybe listen to live music (not sure of the hours and schedule for that though). Lots of varied seating arrangements - including comfy couches - around several fire pits. Limited tap selection according to the Bend standard but there's enough to offer something for most folks. Couple of food trucks on site (Sublime, Alebrije Oaxaca) and the Lucas House web page says Wonderland Chicken is coming soon. read more

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A filthy place with a Portland-like feel. The parking lot was full of what appeared to be broken down vehicles with blankets covering the windows and people staying in them. The bathrooms were largely disgusting so I had to take a sink bath at my job site the next morning. But my job had fallen through and was not ready so I immediately contacted bunk and Brew via phone and email long before checkout time to get a refund for an unneeded second night only to be completely ignored after several attempts. These folks are Crooks and the environment not desirable, I don't care how many stoned pretentious hippies leave good reviews for them. read more

Safe, mostly quiet when it's times for bed, good Mexican food and pizza in the courtyard, fun activities, what's not to love? Yes, I recommend this hostel, if you're the communal type, and maybe even if you're the introvert that might just want to be left alone, the environment and space there allows for that too. read more

So disgusting that I reported them to the health department (which I've never done before). Trust me, it was--called for. Horrible smell, blood on the bathroom floor, walls and floors *covered* in dust and gunk. Pillow so flat it could have been a pillow case. Can feel the wires through the mattress, which was sunk in. Horrible smell. Overall vibe = dumpy frat house. I have stayed in many hostels in the US & other countries. By FAR the worst. I'm putting it on my "Top 3 Beware US Hostels" blog. read more

Cute, clean, and fun experience. There is some construction going on around them, but did not impact the experience. We were just in town for one night and loved staying here. Room was clean and comfortable (and surprisingly cool during a heat wave), as were bathrooms. Staff and other guests were nice and respectful. We spent Wednesday night and got to watch open mic night, with a few bands and local musicians jamming out. It was super fun to meet people and hang out. Would stay again. read more

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Outside street view - Hostels Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Seemed charming, met cool people, had a nice sauna but over all was dingy, dirty, inadequate number of restrooms. I walked away thinking it was a kind of fun experience but then... BED BUGS! I know for a fact it was from here as the only other thing I did for the two weeks leading up to and week after was go here and go on bike rides. I made the mistake of wearing my pajamas I wore when I was here in my own bed at home without washing them... BIGEST MISTAKE OF MY ADULT LIFE. My house quickly became infested with bedbugs and had a quite expensive exterminator fee, not to mention the mental stress of having bed bugs at home. read more

Awesome gem in downtown Bend. It's just outside of downtown and in a somewhat hidden area. You can stay here or just come hang out and have a beer outside. There is also currently 2 awesome food trucks and a small tap truck. This is one Bend's best kept secrets. read more

From the moment I called and spoke with Matt I was so reassured we were in for an awesome experience. Matt was amazing and professional. When I asked for a private room with a private bathroom.. Matt explained that since they were a Historic Hotel the rooms did not contain private baths but were outside our rooms.. he went on to say that they offer a free beer and food truck in a sweet community gathering area and this amazing hotel more than made up for the bathroom with these and other fine features! Can't wait.. thank you MATT We are so excited & looking forward to our stay! read more

The experience here is incomparable. With great food, fire pits, a sauna and live music right in the backyard there is quite literally nothing else you would need here. BUT-- you also get an incredible sense of community with the employees and your bunkmates! After my experience here I will definitely be returning and bringing friends along with me. If you need a place to crash in Bend, here's an affordable and authentic experience waiting for you with open arms. read more

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I traveled alone to Bend and needed a place to stay for four days near Downtown Bend. This was a solid option. I was so glad that I chose to stay here. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Frankie, and he gave me a tour of the place and free drink (everyone gets a free drink if they want). Downtown Bend is just walking distance from the hostel. I was able to explore the coffee shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, landmarks in four days. Everyone at the hostel, that was staying, was very friendly. Frankie made me try a corn dog for the first time at M & J Tavern (only $1.50)! He was very helpful throughout the four days, always gave me solid tips, and a great guy to hang out outside of the hostel too. Sydney was also pretty awesome. She is very hard working and very friendly. She also gave me tips as well, and I hanged out with both Frankie and Sydney on my last night in town. Andy was also great. He was the first person I hanged out with in Bend (aside from my friend whom I visited). Without Andy, I probably would have missed out on how to experience Bend properly. This hostel is a solid choice, stay here, you will not regret it. I made like 15 new friends in this hostel in just four days. Looking forward to the next time I visit Bend. PS: I have friends who are girls and travel alone and sometimes are a bit afraid of doing hostels. This is a perfect hostel for you! Both men and women stay, and everyone is very friendly. read more

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Dirty and overcrowded I was looking forward to staying at Bunk and Brew in Bend but was disappointed with how dirty the facilities were. There were not enough bathrooms to accommodate the number of guests, the showers in the main house were covered in pink and black slime, the kitchen was dirty, the women's dorm was too small for the size of the bunk beds and the carpet in the room was disgusting. The facility was at times overrun with locals. Based on a posting on the sauna house door, the locals share the door codes and don't pay the day use fees. On the good side, I had a pleasant experience with the staff and I met some cool people. The sauna house was cleaner than the main house, and the outside seating made for a nice place to hang out. I sent an email to the management regarding my experience but to date have not heard back. read more

There's some great features about this Hostel. For example there are in-house food trucks on site. You also get a free beer when you arrive. Additionally, they offer three eggs and pancakes/waffle mix, which we definitely took advantage of the morning of our stay. However, the facilities were pretty rundown which made it not feel fresh/clean (though it certain was clean). As long as you don't mind noise, as the walls are pretty thin and we heard karaoke singers until midnight, this place is worth the price point read more

I have stayed in many hostels around the world, so I know what to expect from a hostel experience. I didn't expect privacy or silence. This hostel still fell short of my expectations, especially for the high price. There were a few good things about this hostel. It was in a good location and it was easy to walk to downtown. The facilities were clean enough and the temperature in the rooms was comfortable. It was nice to get a free beer upon our arrival, and the food trucks were conveniently located outside. However, the bad outweighed the good at this hostel. Here are some of the issues my friend and I had: 1) There are not enough bathrooms for the number of guests. There was almost always a line for the bathroom. I haven't encountered so few bathrooms at any hostel before. 2) It was loud at all hours of the night, despite "quiet hours" supposedly starting at 11pm. Obviously I expected to hear people coming home from bars or going in and out of their rooms-- but the staff blasting Taylor Swift downstairs or people starting a sing-a-long at 1am? It seemed like the staff was encouraging and participating in this rather than telling people to quiet down. 3) There were constantly people everywhere who were not guests of the hostel. This feels unsafe and awkward, and puts further strain on the limited facilities (e.g. bathrooms and kitchen). 4) Staff was rude and unfriendly towards everyone except their friends, who seemed to always be hanging around. I can appreciate a laid-back atmosphere, but this crossed the line into unprofessionalism. 5) The beds were uncomfortable and squeaky, and the rooms were small. I stayed in a 4 person dorm and I could not grab something under the bed without bumping into the sleeping person in the next bed. This hostel crammed 4 beds into a room that clearly wasn't big enough for them. 6) This hostel was incredibly expensive for what we got. At comparably priced hostels (in equally expensive cities), there has been breakfast/coffee offered (yes, here you can make it yourself but that isn't really helpful when the kitchen is constantly mobbed), more comfortable beds, relative quiet, and more spacious rooms. If you are friends with the staff at this hostel or staying in town long enough to become friends, I can see how this would be a fun place to stay. However, if you are just looking for a place to stay while visiting Bend, I would not recommend it. read more

It seems that the staff here needs some sensitivity training. As a hostel *serving alcohol there should be more awareness for the stories that travelers are sharing with one another. Seems that the staff is typically more bothered than the travelers...over topics of PTSD or being in town for the funeral of a friend. It's important to create a report with your patrons. Seems that there are some socially retarded people running this show who would rather kick you to the curb than ask you the context of your conversation with someone else....while listening from the corner of the room. A hostel hosts all kinds of people from all kinds of places. The appeal is cheaper digs & conversation with other travelers. If "brews" is part of the deal, don't be surprised when people have real things to say. Staff needs to not conversation Nazi their guests. ‍‍ read more

First stay this trip. Perfect setup for BND OR. There used to be a hostel on the west side of town, on Century Drive, McMenamins used to have a room with bunks, but no longer. So Bunk and Brew fills that need for a nice clean affordable room. Plus the euro style vibe of the place contributes to making many new friends. Last night I ran into an art show in the dining room, the chatted w a chap from the UK along w one of the owners in the front room. There was a 6-7 person group of guys from France shredding the backcountry w their skis as well. Close to all the hot spots in downtown Bend too. read more

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - The Historic Lucas House - Hostels Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Front desk was polite. Guard your belongings....I put a bracelet in my shoe while I was having a shower...when I came out it was gone@

I don't know what kind of shenanigans negative reviewers like Rosy and Jeff caused but all I know is that this was one of the best hostels I've ever been too. I was looking for a safe experience in my travels and this was a pleasant surprise. The entire staff is very friendly and accommodating... J and Lily were especially amazing for me. Every guest I had the privilege to have conversation with had their own stories of why they were there and the comraderie is undeniable. I plan to be back and bring friends as long as they don't mind a couple of old broads scarfing up the great food and colorful selection of beers & ciders. Well done...all the way around. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic. Not a regular hotel (so if you are expecting that stay at the Double Tree a block away). This is a cross between a ski lodge and a hostel- but with a really relaxed, cozy feel. Their are nice communal areas with a homely feel, a kitchen you can use and the staff are laid back but professional and welcoming. The rooms were very clean and the location is excellent- a five minute walk down town. If you are hiking, biking, skiing or just ok with a hostel vibe, this place is for you. read more

I want to start by saying that my stay here was AMAZING! I had a 3 day layover while I was in Bend during the holidays and managed to reserve a spot here. I had never been to a hostel before so I was unsure of what my experience would be like. It exceeded my expectations in every way. The owners, J and Frankie, were awesome! They showed me around town and were very accommodating. The hostel had everything you could possibly need and everyone was super friendly. I'll be planning my next trip back up to Bend soon and this is definitely where I'll be staying! read more

This is a great place if you're heading up to the mountain for a weekend and want to spend less money and meet great people. It's also very possible to keep to yourself if that's desired. The house is clean and centrally located so walking to downtown is very brief. The hosts were awesome and knowledgeable about thing to do in bend and events. I almost don't want to recommend this place because I want it to be available when i return; however, I'm not that selfish. read more

Historic Lucas House is in close proximity to an inviting downtown Bend with a variety of restaurants & breweries. Felt safe in the house with others, as masks were mandatory when you were inside the house (COVID times). Hands down the best amenity was the sauna!! Nice surprise to get to choose a local can of beer upon check-in. Heads up it does have a hostel vibe, so if you are a light sleeper don't expect to get much sleep as sound travels. read more

This was everything I hoped for, instantly finding a community. I had a great time meeting and socializing with my fellow guests -- it looks like they're in the process of adding even more outdoor chill space for hanging out at the house. The house is pretty well set up, with a very functional kitchen and labels everywhere to help you out. It's a historic house and obviously not a museum showpiece, but it was clean and practical. It definitely felt more like a community than a business. I only stayed one night while passing through, but I'll be back, perhaps soon. The keypad lock on my room worked when I first tried it, but not when I went to bed, so I grabbed a blanket and pillow and fell asleep on the couch. I feel silly giving a 5 star review for a hostel when I didn't actually get to sleep in the bed, but my overall experience was that good. read more

Bunk & Brew has now replied to my review that I violated policies. This is the first I heard of it - I wrote them several times asking what had actually happened and heard no reply. Stay in your room, or be guilty. But you won't get to know what you are charged with. B&B could you please tell me what policy you are now saying I violated? (several details below are incorrect. I stayed two nights not a week. I had just checked out and was on my way to the exit when they approached me and asked me to talk outside. While there, I used a common area twice to engage in a conversation with other guests, once to watch some tv with other guests, and once to drink coffee with other guests. These are normal guest activities and not against policy.) read more

I stayed here for the first time last summer for about 4 days with three of my friends. Our experience was so incredible that a few months later we came back with 3 more friends and stayed for a full month! The staff and management here will become not only your friends, but also like a second family. Not only is the customer service incomparable, the facility is clean, organized, well maintained, and full of activities! The staff aren't just there to make sure your stay at the hostel goes smoothly, they also offer TONS of ideas on activities to do, places to visit, and will happily join in on any game of Settlers of Catan. I love this place so much that I'm going back for yet another visit... my third time in less than a year. I guess my warning is, only visit if you're ready to absolutely fall in love with this place. If you are looking for a cozy, comfortable, fun, and clean home away from home, I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

This place is awesome! Highly suggest staying here if you want to have a good time. The staff is very helpful and nice. Especially Caro and Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They're the best. They deserve a raise. read more

Thank you so much, Bunk and Brew! I needed an escape from Astoria, and I normally camp out when I travel because I absolutely hate hotels, so the dorms were a perfect winter getaway...not quite hotel, not quite campground. Everything was so CLEAN; the kitchen was spotless and the communal fridge was organized, and the bathrooms very clean, considering the volume of people using the only two bathrooms. The people running the hostel were super polite; in my experience, workers who also live at the hostels they work at become territorial about their space, but I didn't experience this at all. They offered great suggestions on what to do on a small budget, AND were very inclusive about going out at night, and making sure nobody felt left out. I'm an introvert and often it's hard for me to be in social situations, but the hostel has enough hidey-holes where I could listen to the activity around me and feel at home without actually involving myself in the going-ons. And, the 10 PM quiet time rule was observed strictly, at least during the week I just spent there. One of the employees also works at a bakery, so we had yummy pastries every night. I had a really good time. I would never move to Bend, but I'm happy I found a place in Bend to call home. read more

It was my first time to Bend, Or. I was looking to explore the area. I was pleasantly surprised to find this place, afforadable, clean and comfortable. I walked in on Christmas Night to warm welcoming faces, I received a full tour plus a check-in beer (from Silvermoon Brewing Company, right down the street)! They have a community kitchen stocked with the basics for guests, eggs, pancake batter, bread etc. I was able to make eggs just the way I like them enjoy breakfast conversations with other travelers. Other great highlights, within walking distance of downtown. They are putting in a second bathhouse with sauna this summer. Apparently a beer truck and pizza. Shout out to the awesome staff (Candace, Jacobi, Sofia, Mark and Andrew) thank you for being so hospitable and welcoming. read more

Incredible place! Awesome and welcoming people! Andrew and Rob took us out Bouldering to this amazing spot and showed us a great time. Everyone who works here is super cool and friendly, 11/10 recommend coming here!! read more

I'd give these guys 6 stars if I could. Great facility, fantastic hosts (super knowledgable about the surrounding area), great vibe from the people staying. I'd recommend booking through the site. Would totally stay again when I'm in Bend (which I will; there are only so many breweries you can hit up in a day) read more

Beautiful place and right across from the river ( Drake's Park) where the action is! Farmers market, free music, river fun, walks, kid and dog friendly. Can walk almost anywhere. To breweries , stores, and restaurants. We ate at the new lemon tree Resturant. Was very good. read more

You can't get more Oregon than this! Very chill place to crash for a night or settle in and make a few friends. Not your average "youth" hotel by any measure. Also, can't beat it for a walk downtown. read more

This place sucks so much. The staff have zero knowledge of what's happening in town and even worse they have zero compassion of ones plight. It's disgusting and intolerable. If you want scatter brained and Half sentiments then please, speak to the staff. I never met a group of more inconsiderate people then coming to the bunk and brew, but what truly sucks about this place is that the owner is cool as heck. But the people who run it are awful. I had food thrown away from the fridge that was marked. They say ps4 and Xbox but what they really mean is that when you patiently wait to play oranyrhing it will get taken away but some disruptful person who works there and sells the devices. Which is ridiculous cause I'm a paying guest. They happily took my money but failed on every amenity available. Besides the showers and super late night sauna sessions. But also watch out for the New Zealand guy cause he will touch your clothes and decide to put them somewhere else then where you left them. Super frickin weird. Basically all the staff sucks soooooo much. It was a cringe to even say hi to them. This review is so painful to make but I got treated so disrespectful after my best friend and roommate passed and needed a place to stay to find a new home. Do not stay here. The food truck in the back has awesome food. But the people who run the hostel are the worst insensitive folks you could ever meet. And go figure, cause their not from Oregon. read more

I'm glad I stayed here. The location was perfect. Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable with off street parking. Bend needs more places like this. read more

Loved it! We had never stayed in a hostel before.. and we were super iffy about it... but I'm very glad we did!! Its an old place and honestly it felt comfortable like you were staying the night at a friend's or your mom's! They made us feel very welcomed and were always around if we needed anything. We were close to Crux and walking distance to down town bend. There are two bathrooms, one up stairs where all the rooms are and one down stairs. The bathroom was used all morning which was fine and that's why I showered early:) I'd bring in your own shampoo tho! And soap! They have some things you can purchase they have a container for money (they use the honor system) and you place the money in the container:) super friendly staff, rooms are small but defin. Will stay again when we visit bend! read more

Bend, with the help of Bunk and Brew, provides infinite adventure. There's the allure of the imposing beauty Mount Bachelor offers year around. Smith Rock State Park being the birthplace of modern rock climbing sport you will find a community of rock climbers from every corner of the earth. After long day snowboarding indulge in one of the surrounding breweries. They only have 22... "Among cities in beer-crazy Oregon, Bend now has the most craft breweries per capita. Some locals have started calling this 'Beer City USA.' More breweries are opening soon."- Seattle Times read more