My standard for hostel is mostly just a place to crash for cheap (about $52 a night in 4/2026) so went in not asking for a lot. The rooms were generally clean but can feel stuffy. The sheets were pilling and whatever was inside the blanket was uneven so it felt weird. The bathroom and shower were clean but do bring your own slippers and supplies. Needless to say, these are shared to go in early if you want to avoid wait or prior usage. There's a bar inside the building and it will get loud at night so if your are a light sleeper, think twice or come prepared. The location is very conveniently located in downtown with many nearby places to explored. read more

Complete disregard to safety. Women's room had a broken door handle for the entire weekend. Attempted to fix with tape & string. Attempted to fix again but the handle would become loose. Multiple times stuck inside the room needing to call front desk to let guests out. Unable to move us to a different room or provide any refunds. Do not recommend booking here. read more

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The location is great. I hadn't stayed in a hostel located in the center of a US city before, and I was pleasantly impressed. It was overall cleaner than I expected, although the foot of the bed where you can put some of your stuff was really dusty. They have lockers under the beds, which were pretty dusty as your stuff just goes directly on the floor. They charge $4 to rent a lock. I appreciated how there were curtains on the bunk beds. Each room is themed, and I stayed in the Maps room, which was all female. This was the cutest, best decorated dorm I've stayed in. I loved the theme. The communal restrooms were clean, although one of the showers wasn't working. The bar was lively in the evening, and the work areas were nice. read more

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Bedbugs. Womens's Dorm September 21, 25 woke up cover with bites. They seem to have had them in that room since August. staff not fazed, just offered a different room. Unbelievable. read more

This review is based solely on the bar of Hostel Fish. Did a little guys trip to Denver while our gals were on a bachelorette trip. Our weekend plans was to enjoy the Mile High City while partaking in good eats and drinks. We were just walking around downtown near Larimer and was about to pass up this hostel but noticed a sign advertising $5 Coors beers and a shot of bourbon. Out of sheer curiosity and the inability to pass up a killer deal, we walked in. We were unsure if this was for people staying at the hostel or for anyone and we were told to come on in. First off, this place was actually very nice and clean. The staff was super friendly at the desk as well at the bar. I have never experienced a hostel, but this looked like a nicer version of one. The bar is located on the second floor. It looks like it is also a common area to hang out in. They have a full bar set up with a few games, some random seating throughout, and a piano. They had some good music playing that everyone was vibing to. It was alot of fun to talk to the fellow travelers and hear a bunch of different stories. We knew what we wanted and enjoyed our ice cold, local Coors Banquet. Coors is a little low on my list of preferred beers, but it did the drink along with the shot of bourbon. We came, we partook and on we went. Definitely a cool little hidden gem that I would totally come back and check out. read more

The ONLY reason this place lacks stars is for the lack of parking. I loved everything about this place. The rad staff, the sick pub crawl to all the best bars. This place is in a great spot for walking distances to many places. The rooms and art work and hidden secrets (there's a lot here, ask a staff member and you might get lucky!) and the bar are all amazing. I slept so good here and felt very safe. If I ever come back to Denver, I'll definitely be staying here! Thanks yall! read more

Nice place to stay that is close to everything walking distance including the train station to the airport. There is a tiny bar that has a lot of games and really friendly staff that stays open pretty late. Which means it can also get a bit loud at night if that is not your thing. read more

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Loved this place. The people seemed cool and young. I loved the bar there. My bedroom was really cute and each bunk had a little curtain, a light, an outlet, and a fan. I had a key card to get into my room, a lock for the storage area under the bed (cost $3 to rent or $5 to buy), and there was a code for the bathroom. The building was several stories, and you have to walk up a flight of stairs to reach the check in desk and main floor (so pack light). Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town! read more

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Such a great place to stay! Especially when traveling alone, hostel fish is economical, safe, and well-equipped. The beds are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the facilities are clean. They could use a bit of maintenance (a couple of broken showers, etc.) but not a big deal. This was my second time staying here and both were great. The option to store your luggage before/during/after your stay is super helpful! The cubbies to lock your belongings up in your room are also so convenient and secure too. Overall, I highly recommend! read more

First time staying in lodo denver. This hostel is located close to larimer square, 16th st mall, denver central market and union bus station within walking distance. I really enjoy the place specially the dog is super adorable. read more

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Jared the manager frequently singled out my friend turning our whole experience of our stay uncomfortable and not safe to stay. My friends chose to leave early. Another HUGE problem with this place is it is not ADA accessible. You have to walk up multiple flights of stairs to enter the building. There is an elevator in the hostel but is only useful once inside. I am disabled and this was frustrating. Another MASSIVE problem is unless you have a room on the top floor you will not be able to get any rest until after 2am. The hostel has a bar (nice feature) they do leave out the fact it turns to a night club with excessively loud music. So be mindful and cautious when making a reservation here read more

This is a review only for the bar/game room part of the Hostel. I did not stay here overnight. My friends are avid stayers at this local hostel. According to them, this is one of the best/most fun hostels in the area. In fact, I actually know a couple who met here! When I visited the game room/bar area on the second floor, I could instantly tell why my friends loved this hostel. The atmosphere was lively. There were a few people who were already at the bar, playing darts, or sitting down and eating their dinner. I had met someone from Texas at the bar, and we quickly started a conversation about how we both ended up here. I could tell that people were open to conversation and meeting each other. They also had a few games scattered throughout the place: card games, dart toss, and ring toss. Hostel Fish is more well known for their bar crawls, open mic, and drinking games. If you check in via the Yelp app, you also get a buy one get one free drink deal! Regarding the decor, it was on point! One wall was decorated with luggages embedded into the structure. There was a Christmas tree as well, and a piano. The piano was more for show since many of the keys were no longer functional. Next time I visit Denver, I'm definitely considering staying at this hostel. The short time I had here actually inspired me to check out hostels when I travel (I'm usually an avid Air BnB or hotel kind of lady). And, this is coming from someone who initially had a slight disdain toward the idea of hostels. So, seeing this place actually changed my perspective! Beyond happy that my friends introduced me to this hostel and the concept of hostels! Tip: for the female bathroom, it's a light sensor. There a code to use the bathroom, but, when you enter it's pitch black. You need to walk a little further down the stalls for the light sensor to be triggered. I was initially quite perplexed since I was stumbling to find the light switch! read more

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Decent spot if you're looking for an affordable spot to stay. Hard to differentiate guests from employees...multiple times I had been in the bar/common area waiting for someone to appear behind the bar and it never happened...oh well. Bathrooms are way cleaner than expected, so hell yeah for that. One of the nights I had stayed one of the other guests was yelling at another guest in the same room I was sleeping in, so if you absolutely need peace and quiet maybe opt for a private room. Overall would stay again, though I will say I couldn't find any coffee shops open past 6pm... read more

Bed bugs and the hostel has known for weeks without dealing with it,,, I stayed at hostel fish on September 17, 18th and 21st and in the Map room on both days, beds C and E ( they're right next to each other). On the 20th, I had two bug bites on my hands which I didn't immediately associate w bed bugs. On the 21st, I woke up to bed bugs crawling on me and I turned on the lamp to see a little red one that I'd grabbed off my neck. I immediately grabbed all my stuff off the bed around 1:30am and told hostel staff about the bed bugs. I was up drying all my clothes and bagging them in plastic bags with my sister at 2 am. Hostel staff told me to reach out to management who after emailing, will only refund me for the most recent night. They say that because I didn't alert them to an issue the first two nights, they can't refund me. However, they've known about the issue and seem to be banking on the fact that bed bug bites take a few days to show up so people won't notice right away. I checked google reviews and unfortuanely saw that the management had been made aware of the bed bug issue weeks ago and said they would take measures to handle the situation. They've done nothing,, just continue to let people stay in beds infested with bed bugs for weeks. So disturbing, two days after staying there I'm still seeing bites appear and I'm so freaked out that I brought them with me. :/ Incredibly upsetting that the hostel management knew and did nothing, while continuously assuring people it would be handled. read more

Good place for a bed. Hostel Fish is cheap and clean. It has a good location. Fun things to do around it. This has its own bar too. Best thing is the location in Denver. It's near Coors Field. There's lots of breweries and restaurants. Also there's lots of cannabis dispensaries. You can have fun without going far from here. Bar is located right here so you can drink and then go to bed. The prices are pretty cheap for the quality. It's about $25 for a person but it's cheaper through some online travel sites so book it there before coming. The beds are very comfortable and it's cleaner than at many other hostels that cost more. It seems to be the best value in Denver. It's cheap even for a hostel. They however provide nothing so bring toiletries and towels. read more

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Super Cute I decided to stay here because it was the more affordable place to stay and i loved it. everything was rlly clean and neat. and it was all really cute too! definitely recommend!! read more

I absolutely recommend this business!! I stayed in the Aspen room for 6 nights with no issues and very respectful roomies! The beds are actually better than most posh hotel beds I've stayed in!!!! Way better!! The kitchen area was clean and my food was safe in the refrigerator! The staff were helpful, personable but not nosey. The bathrooms were super clean!! I felt safe every night. The location is perfect for walking to eateries and sightseeing. There was ALWAYS rentable electric bikes readily available within a block of the front doors! The hostel supplies everything for sleep and bath so no need for your own pillow, blanket or towel! In fact, you're asked not to bring those items. It keeps these spaces clean of any kinds of tiny bugs that could be passed on. I only have good vibes for this hostel and will stay here EVERY TIME I am in Denver! I was able to be a lone wolf without being completely alone. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you universe for the gift of this safe and easy to love place to rest and reconnect. read more

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Great Services For a last Minute stop in denver! Awesome front desk/bartender!! In the Central of Denver Colorado super convinient location. read more

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I booked this room for tonight and because I was local they turned me away and said they don't rent rooms to locals and I booked through booking.com and I have done nothing but pull my hair out all night trying to get a refund from these people so I called the hospital fish and the person who answered the phone was rude and just flat out needs to have his attitude changed and hung up on me and all I was asking for is my money back cuz I couldn't stay there after already paying this place is psycho read more

Super awesome hostel with great vibes, staff, amenities, and EVEN BETTER location. Ideal for someone wanting to come experience Denver on a budget. 11/10 everytime read more

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Ok. So the district attorney had the cops call hostel fish and illegally told them to not allow me to stay there after I had paid almost 200 for my room. Then the manager chello refused to refund me my money and locked me out. I had no car and 5 peices of luggage..I called the Denver police. They refused to show up and when I spoke w an officer he told me their theft and leaving me to die on the street with no car and no money was a civil matter and that it was my problem. My friend had to emergency wire me funds to get me in emergency shelter. NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY read more

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This is hands down one of the classiest and nicest hostle I've ever been to, and I've been to a few. Great experience for a great price. read more

HOSTEL FISH IS AWESOME! PROS - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Cleanliness! Beds are COMFY AF! no joke. Just stayed over the weekend for 2 nights. Traveled to Denver solo to get away for the weekend and i'm so glad I chose to stay here. Felt completely safe as a female traveler. Upgraded to the 4 person room with the privacy curtains. So worth it. The beds are honestly so comfy. Probably comfier than my bed at home. Rooms are clean. Storage lockers in the room are big, can easily store a suitcase, multiple backpacks,etc. Bathrooms were kept super clean (this can be an issue at some hostels). I highly recommend this place. read more

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This was the best stay I could have ever hoped for. I traveled from Arizona to Colorado for my birthday on 1/1. Considering everything closed early, I didn't have many high expectations. This Hostel provided me with the best birthday I've ever had, and I traveled alone! I was able to meet some wonderful people from different walks of life and had the opportunity to educate myself on different cultures. While still following their guidelines/procedures I was able to have an amazing time. The hostel is also in fantastic area where you can easily walk to most places around you. I highly suggest staying here if you want an affordable place, a great area, and to meet some great people. The staff did amazing. I appreciate them! I will be back. read more

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I booked this place last minute for two nights. Little did I know I would be staying at a party hostel. That may be exactly what some of you are looking for and for those of you that are, it is conveniently located right next to all the nightlife. There's a bar in the hostel in the same room as the kitchen. The music and people at the bar are loud and there's even more noise happening outside. So if you are planning on staying here to rest up and wake up early, forget it. My rating goes to cleanliness and comfort. I liked the personal fans in each bunk. The bathrooms were clean. Rooms and beds could use some help. Saw some hairs in my sheets. I ended up moving to a different room because someone decided 1am was perfect for packing and another person was playing music...at 1am! It's unfortunate that I had to pay extra to move rooms, but I was desperate for some sleep. read more

Excellent place to spend more than a night in town. Clean and friendly with everything you need to visit Denver. Rooms are big and nicely decorated. I stayed in a 6 bed female room. I'll be back! read more

I had so much fun here and truly enjoyed every minute of it. Friendly, classy people. Clean place. There was a great Space Cowboy party during my stay. Keep in mind if you're a light sleeper this place can get a little loud late at night Bc there is a bar. The reception waited up for me until 2am to check in which she didn't have to do after my delayed flight . I truly appreciate the stellar service here read more

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Not a backpacker friendly hostel!! A CDT hiker was denied entry because the address listed on his ID was within 30 miles of the hostel. However, if you know anything about thru hiking, most people end their leases and move out before hiking to save money. He tried explaining that it wasn't a current address and he didn't have a current residence since he is on trail. The employee then told him that the hostel does not allow transients and he couldn't stay there. Take your business elsewhere thru hikers. read more

Great place, great people, definitely stay here. Clean bathrooms and great shared spots. Nothing more to ask for

Loved staying here!!! Highly suggest! Olman made our time super fun! Best location, especially for Rockies games! read more

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Everyone is bonita. Bed is good, showers are good. Bar is good. People are good. All good! Great location also. read more

Super welcoming!! Nothing beats a complimentary beer after a long day of travel! Max hooked it up and I'll be back.

Hostel Fish is so chill! I had a fun time staying here for 4 days, and I made some friends during my downtime in the lounge/relaxation room (3rd floor), the bar/kitchen (2nd floor), and of course, the dorm room (Paris). The hostel was close to many bars, breweries, and other awesome places, including 16th St. Don't even get me started with the view from the Paris room. If you're in the room at sunset on a clear day, you get to see a breathtaking view of the mountains and Coors Field. Also, yes, the hostel does get loud at night, but I didn't mind too much. I can see how people would see that as a deal-breaker, so be mindful of that. If you happen to be a heavy sleeper, you'll do just fine. The bed was really comfortable, and I really appreciated how each bed had a mini fan to cool off from the summer heat. I got pretty nervous about booking a bed since I wasn't sure if there would be air conditioning, so I was pleasantly surprised by this. What I wasn't a fan of was how dirty the room was when I arrived. The trash can was full, clothes and shoes on the floor (my roommates and I didn't realize no one was staying in the room upon our arrival until later--we all checked in the same day), and there were half-full water bottles and medicine bottles. I suppose they also thought someone was still staying in the room. Lastly, just a heads up, the curfew is at 2 AM so be sure to get back by then! And be aware that you do need to climb up a flight of stairs to get to the lobby. Best to be prepared if you have a lot of heavy luggage with you. read more

If Gin were still working here, this place would be 5-star material. Treated me with exemplary hospitality, saved my tush from a potentially dangerous situation with a drunken male guest, gave me extra linens (I am ALWAYS, ALWAYS cold even in 30 C temp), super sweet. A**a is rude. Br*d is rude. New curfew is at 01:00 or something, and it gets LOUD 20:00-00:00. You can clearly hear the revelry through the floors even if you've booked on the topmost floor. Also, read that disclaimer about non-refundable booking fees carefully. It may be a headache to deal with if you have last minute changes. You can a) dispute it anyway and get your ¥$£ back or b) save yourself the trouble and avoid the hostels in Denver altogether. read more

Fun staff, good location, decent amenities, decent price! Have stayed here many times and I have never regretted it

Had a wonderful stay for one night in Denver! Super clean and felt safe! :) Great staff and the bartender was super sweet/ made the best dirty Shirley read more

Everything about this place was perfect! from the staff to the rooms to the cleanliness of the bathrooms! my friends and I had the most enjoyable stay! 12/10 will recommend this spot! We'll for sure be back as well!! On ya left! read more

Max is the best! This is definitely the go to spot for your travels! 10-15 min walk from union station and located in the heart of everything! No need for Uber or lift! read more

I love this place so much. On my first trip here, I was blown away! A very great owner. Sweet, social, down to earth, and just overall very personable. LOVED the setup of the hostel. Very clean in every area, and a very lovely antiqued-burlesque theme going. There are also different themes for each room... from Paris to [tasteful] porn to motorcycles! There's a bar on first floor that is also open to the public, so expect crazy cool events happening! Great bartenders, great drinks, and great service. Just a really nice place to be in an even better area of the city. Very deserving of 5 stars! read more

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Full disclosure - I've never stayed at Hostel Fish, and with my condo being less than a mile away, I probably never will have the need to stay. However, I have had many nights drinking at the bar by their front desk. I've also used the restroom a few times, and am impressed how clean it always seems to be. Late Tuesday night? Clean! Sunday around brunch time? Clean! Late on a Friday night? Clean! I feel the rest of the place must have the same respect if their restrooms are kept in such great shape! The bar, well, the bar is awesome. Best Absinthe shots in Denver, and not just one type of brand. Poured correctly, and rather cheap for the whole thing. The people I run into always seem happy with their stay, and are truly great people! read more