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Lost River Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this West Baden Springs hostel

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2393 N County Rd 960 W, West Baden Springs, IN, 47469
  • Place, Lark Valley Zip Lines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Adventure
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, French Lick Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Large Twin Beds

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King Room, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Bed, Dinner Included, Shared Library

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Treehouse, Dinner Included, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

West Baden Springs

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this West Baden Springs hostel, you'll find Lark Valley Zip Lines and French Lick Winery. FLWB Indoor Karting and French Lick Scenic Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lark Valley Zip Lines - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Big Splash Adventure - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • French Lick Casino - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Paoli Peaks Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's El Gallo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nila’s Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Valley Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪French Lick Casino And Resort Sports Book - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lost River Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this West Baden Springs hostel
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Lost River Hostel also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this West Baden Springs hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lost River Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
Best Western Plus French Lick
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus French Lick

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 0.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lost River Hostel West Baden Springs
Lost River Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lost River Hostel to the airport?

Lost River Hostel is 65.1 mi (77-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lost River Hostel?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lost River Hostel on Nov 30, 2025 start from $124.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lost River Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lost River Hostel.

Does Lost River Hostel offer free breakfast?

Lost River Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lost River Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but French Lick Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lost River Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lost River Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Lost River Hostel have a pool?

Lost River Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Lost River Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Lost River Hostel to downtown West Baden Springs?

Lost River Hostel is 2.3 mi away from Northwest Township.

Lost River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 60 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location and super friendly staff and people. A little safe haven
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say about this property first!? It's amazing, beautiful, relaxing, inclusive and safe! We went to sleep with gentle breezes and frog sounds! Delicious dinner they got ready for us! Amazing sleeping quarters!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Different experience. I loved this place for the friendliness of the staff and rustic atmosphere.: Altogether a unique experience My wife disliked it. She didn't feel safe. The latches were weak. The walk to the room was muddy and slick. I fell twice. Staff was very helpful getting me up and holding our hands. We are both 70+ and this might not have been the best choice. I would reccomend it for younger people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The most magical stay I’ve ever had. Do. Not. Skip. This!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This was definitely a horrible experience and waste of money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Been thinking about it since I left. I’d be there more if it was closer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Experience and Stay in One

Amazing experience for anyone who may be curious about a slow living lifestyle or wanting to experience something they never have before. Dinner was excellent, staff was superb, the shared spaces were very welcoming, and our nest was quite peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Delynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was it wonderful stay loved the sleep accommodations. And the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the whole experience! Had a family emergency and didn’t even have a chance to unpack. Explained the situation to the property manager that we desperately had to leave since we were over 3 hrs away from home. No refund provided or anything! Absolutely pathetic!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Once-In-A-Lifetime Hippie Experience

It was definitely a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in the birds nest it had a great view and was the perfect place if you just need a reset we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had reserved was double booked and now I'm trying to get my refund as it is their fault
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

evan, Cincinnati

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very unique property. We wish there were more “indoor plumbing” bathrooms and fewer outhouses. We did not spend the night because we decided to drive home after our activity ended. Lost River Hostel would be a very good choice for more adventurous travelers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Wendell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was like visiting family. very welcoming staff. Being a hostel, you can disconnect and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place the minute we saw it. Very nice friendly people. The place is well taken care of. As close to camping without having to do all the work of setting up a tent. Pathways are nice,just everything is great. Good campfire company.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

MARK, Greenwood

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Open wiring in room. No chair or table in room. Friendly accomodating staff. Room was clean and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022