Award-Winning Hostel in Colorado Springs

2026 Best Facilities Winner
Finalist for Best Vibes, Eco-Warrior, & Hostel of the Year
North American Hostel Association

RAD Hostel is on a mission to cure loneliness by helping travelers connect through shared adventures, community dinners, bonfires, hikes, and unforgettable Colorado Springs experiences.

Located in the shadow of Pikes Peak, RAD Hostel blends adventure, community, and summer-camp energy into an unforgettable lodging experience for solo travelers, outdoor adventurers, and travelers from around the world.

The True Spirit of Hostel Life

At RAD Hostel, connection comes first. From community dinners and weekend pancakes to bonfires, patio conversations, games, and shared adventures, we create spaces where travelers naturally meet and build unforgettable memories together.

Since opening in 2018, guests from more than 100 countries have stayed with us. Different languages, cultures, and stories fill our shared spaces, but respect, inclusion, and community bring everyone together.

With colorful murals, welcoming staff, and outdoor adventure in every direction, RAD Hostel offers more than just a place to stay.

It’s adventurous. It’s welcoming. It’s one-of-a-kind.

It’s RAD.

Explore Rooms

x 8 Rooms

x 6 Rooms

x Two 23′ Spaces

WINNER

Travelers Choice Award for 2024 and 2020 from Tripadvisor

“Rad Hostel was awesome! Close to hiking and town, the rooms were clean, and the entire place had such a friendly vibe!! Can’t wait to come back”
Kim, Oregon

ENJOY WHAT THE RAD HAS TO OFFER

Bring Your

Friends

With our variety of rooms, including dorms that sleep up to 12 people, our property is perfect for hosting your private group retreat. Whether you’re a Scout troop exploring the great outdoors, a hiking club crushing Pikes Peak, a conservation corps restoring our trails, or a group of friends sampling the local brewery scene, RAD Hostel will make your group getaway memorable.