#1 of 29 Specialty Lodging in Colorado Springs on Tripadvisor

Escape into Nature

RAD Hostel is where adventure awaits, friendships take root, and travelers from near and far find a home away from home. Stay with us, and your Colorado hostel experience will be one that you’ll remember forever.

Here in Colorado Springs, you can escape into nature during the day and explore the city’s diverse cultural events, breweries, and restaurant scene at night.

The True Spirit of Hostel Life

From lively game nights and storytelling around the campfire to planning outdoor excursions over weekend pancakes, creating community is at the heart of what we do.

We take pride in being open-minded and inclusive. All are welcome here.

Since our opening in 2018, guests from over 80 countries have stayed with us. Whether you’re sharing a meal in the communal kitchen or relaxing on the shaded patio, you’re are equally likely to hear Arabic, Spanish, or Italian as English – here at RAD, respect is our common language.

With our colorful murals, welcoming staff, camaraderie amongst guests, and natural beauty in all directions, there is nowhere else like RAD Hostel.

It’s adventurous; 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.