Loose Plans & Big Skies

Barefoot road trips, starlit skies, and conversations that drift as freely as you do.

The Free Spirit is the traveler who moves with the wind — untied to plans, open to surprises, and happiest when the journey feels unscripted. For you, hostels are more than a place to crash; they’re the launchpads for the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully unexpected.

🌻 Hostels with laid-back vibes where schedules don’t matter

🌊 Close to nature, beaches, and open roads calling you onward

🎸 Common spaces alive with music, laughter, and impromptu plans

🛏️ Budget-friendly beds so you can stretch your adventure, not your wallet

🌟 A come-as-you-are welcome — no rules, no dress codes, just vibes

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Interior of a modern hostel with colorful bunk beds and numbered privacy curtains, featuring wooden and metal ladder structures, art on the wall, and warm lighting.

What To Look For

Flexible check-in, a map of local recommendations, lots of hammocks and hangouts

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Explore These 3 Hostels

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    Pintler's Portal Hostel

    Anaconda, Montana

    Enjoy the clean, mountain air, small town living, and a cozy stay right near the best places to eat, shop and hike.

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  • The Bunkhouse

    Vail Valley, Colorado

    Up in the mountains, this off-the-beaten path basecamp is surrounded by rolling hills, hiking trails and views for days.

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  • CoHo: Conway Hostel

    Conway, New Hampshire

    A community of nomads and adventurers, sit around the firepit or take a hike - this is the perfect basecamp.

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An image of a trail through wildflowers in Crested Butte, Colorado near Wanderlust Hostel
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