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The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel

2.0 star property
This uncommon Chattanooga hostel invites travelers to relax with garden views and evening drinks, while the outdoor space makes a perfect spot for casual BBQs.

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The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel sits in central Chattanooga, offering a welcoming atmosphere with its daily manager's reception. Guests can enjoy the garden setting, connect to WiFi, help themselves to lobby coffee or tea, and end their day with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chattanooga, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City, while Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and mountain biking. Visit our Chattanooga travel guide
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Map
29 Johnson Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37408

What's nearby

  • A bridge with a blue structure, a red building, and a calm river reflecting the scene.
    Chattanooga Convention Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A bridge over a calm river with reflections of lights, a modern building with a glass facade, and a cityscape in the background.
    Tennessee Aquarium
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tivoli Theatre
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Honey Seed
    8 min walk
  • Goodfellas Pizzeria
    9 min walk
  • Wiseguy Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Nic & Norman’s
    5 min walk
  • FEED co. Table and Tavern
    6 min walk

About this property

The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel

  • Hostel near Chattanooga Convention Center
  • Located close to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Tivoli Theatre, The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel provides a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and barbecue grills
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a gift shop, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Dryers and irons/ironing boards
    • Private yards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 13 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 13 per night.

What time is check-in at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chattanooga Convention Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Tivoli Theatre. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Crash Pad - An Uncommon Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host Elliott was absolutely delightful to talk with and learn about hiking the local trails. Really a good local find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Triana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this hostel! It’s nice and clean and the staff is really friendly and helpful ! I’ve stayed here a few times since the 1st time. As a solo female traveler I would say 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

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

Great location, no free breakfast

The location was perfect, it was very clean, bed was comfortable. But, they no longer offer free breakfast or a manager’s reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A good time!

Came to the Crash Pad for a climbing competition and was not disappointed! The place is very clean and the staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Coolest place in Chattanooga

Awesome place, super clean, friendly and knowledgeable staff. This is a must if you’re in town. Make sure to save time to sit around the fire pit and mingle with the other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Great place to stay in Chattanooga's action area

Great location, facilities, and free complimentary stuff they offer such as Coffee, and earplugs to sleep. The beds are clean and comfortable, shared bathrooms are clean. The only missing thing with this hostel is free parking, but there are plenty of options nearby to park, of course, you need to pay for it - I spent between 4 pm on the arrival day to the next day around 11 AM $30.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is awesome. Hard time to do check in. They are never around there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henri

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

Simple, Elegant, Awesome

Overall really awesome place. The building is just a few years old and has a modern, simple and elegant design to it that I liked. Service was good, though bear in mind they leave at 9pm. It was a little hard to find at first. It's behind the Flying Squirrel restaurant. You want the gravel driveway off Passenger St.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home comfort

CrashPad felt like home away from home. Simple but bright and airy, great location next to Flying Squirrel also owned by CrashPad. We would have loved to use the Fire ring outdoor area but we’re in town for a race with limited time. Somehow concrete floors seem so much cleaner than carpet… there was some stray crumbs and confetti from prior guests but minimal. We like the LEED certified simplicity and design - bathroom could use a new coate of paint but not a big deal. Thank you for the fun and unique stay, a welcomed concept which made our Chattanooga experience much better than prior visits to this town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst overnight stay ever.

I have no idea how this place has such high ratings. Although initially the check in clerk was kind and somewhat helpful, my stay at this hostel was disgustingly bad. I opted for a private room which was actually not even close to what the misleading ad boasted. It was very hot with no thermostat to adjust the temperature and it was also very dirty. The entire place smelled like the combination of a filthy college dorm room and a musty locker room. It was rather disgusting. I booked the room to get a good nights sleep and got none at all due to the combination of several disheartening matters. First of all, as I stated, the room was very hot with no thermostat. Then there was the continual noise from an entry/exit door next to my room which had a loud clanking lock mechanism that sounded off constantly throughout the night as people went in and out. The room was not sound proof at all. Worst of all, after lying on the bed for a while I began to feel itchy bites from something (bed bugs maybe?) all over my body. After a full sleepless night of this ridiculousness, around 6am I eagerly rushed take a shower to wash off whatever was biting me in my bed and in less than five minutes the shower water was ice cold. I sincerely do not care to write such a critical review but the truth is that this place was terribly misrepresented online and it was so bad that I honestly would have been happier to have slept outside in a tent at a local campground.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Perfect overnight crash

Traveling with a family of five this couldn’t have been more perfect. Great location with excellent restaurants within a short walk and room set-up was perfect for our group.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, great location. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hostel I have ever stayed at. I had one of the bunk beds but had loads of space plus the curtains if I wanted privacy. (I felt likeI was staying on an overnight train!) The common areas, both inside and outside, were really nice. As far as the location -- it couldn't have been better. There were restaurants and bars right there. And, if I wanted to head into town, it was easily walkable or I rented a bike. I will stay there again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this property and it was my first stay at a hostel. The Crash Pad offers bunk style beds and private room options. It’s located in a great area with lots of great restaurants in walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms clean. Bed comfy. Outdoor patio nice for socializing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kindell

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

Perfect place to crash for the weekend!

This place is definitely one of a kind! It was my first hostel experience and I enjoyed it even though I was reluctant when booking. I needed an affordable and safe place to stay and this was exactly what I needed. I loved having dinner next door at the Flying Squirrel and the surrounding area is absolutely amazing. It’s a fantastic location! Which consequently makes parking a bit of a headache, but it’s worth it. I had to park in a nearby parking garage the first night, but got a free spot behind the building the second night. Comfortable, clean, and love how eco-friendly it is! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Crashpad was very nice. My only complaint is, my room was hot. Other than that, it's a great place. I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Positive experience

Wife and I were in town for one night to see son and his family. Crash Pad was close by and perfect for us. Good accommodation. Will stay at the "Pad" during my next stay in Chattanooga. Good job!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnnie

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

Love this place!

The Crash Pad was my first hostel experience ever - and I loved it! From the moment of checking in, I felt comfortable and welcomed. The bunks are very comfortable & the curtains provide nice privacy. The bathrooms are super clean. Each guest I encountered was pleasant & nice to talk with and had respect for others. Unlike at a hotel environment, at The Crash Pad, it felt relaxing and normal just to chat with others as if it’d been planned we were all there together. Not once did I feel unsafe about staying there on my own. It’s a very secure building and the bunk quarters are secure as well. The staff is extremely kind, helpful and friendly with excellent customer service! (A+ for sure! I teach in a high school & this was very appreciated!😃) They have a lot of information available on things to do in the area and if you can’t find it, just ask. My only regret - I didn’t notice the hats for purchase earlier! I saw them on my last night as I headed out for a wedding dinner & thought I’d return early enough to purchase. My loss! ***You honestly can’t go wrong choosing to stay at The Crash Pad!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

First time in a hostel, probably not the last.

Fantastic location, little funky figuring out the doors and parking and foyer and etc, but a good experience overall. The showers ran out of hot water and maybe it was just cooties, but they seemed dirty. Nothing serious. As I said, overall, it was a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute hostel! We loved our stay here! The located was great, close to many dinings and shops. The staff was helpful and welcoming. Our room was very clean, the beddings are comfy. Only thing worth to mention is that the room was not very sound proof, we can hear our next door neighbor talking and walking. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Best Hostel Stay

Friendly staff and very clean and quiet. Better than most hotels!
Common Area
Computer Area
Front of Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021