WANDERSTAY.

WHO WE ARE

Our Founder

Deidre Mathis is a hotelier, author, and world traveler. She created Wanderstay Hospitality Group, a hybrid hospitality brand in 2018. The first location, Wanderstay Houston Hostel, opened summer 2018 in Houston, Texas and offers themed private and shared accommodations. The 2nd location, a boutique hotel, opened April 2023. Mathis is the first Black woman to own a hostel in the United States. Mathis is also the Director for the Wander Abroad Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization that provides passports and short-term study abroad programs to college students. (www.WanderAbroad.org)

Having traveled to over 46 countries on all 7 continents, she fell in love with the instant community and cultural diversity boutique accommodations provided. She wanted to bring that same experience stateside, and thus the concept for Wanderstay was born.

Deidre Mathis

Locations

Our first location, Wanderstay Houston Hostel, opened summer 2018 in Houston, Texas and offers themed private and shared accommodations. This location is in the 3rd Ward/Midtown area of Houston.Wanderstay Houston Hostel is a 2020,2021, and 2022 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award winner.

Our second location, Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, opened April 2023. This 10 room, adult-only boutique hotel offers a guest kitchen, comfortable beds, modern decorated rooms, an outdoor area, and meeting space.

Wanderstay Houston Hostel

Reviews

Cullen
Cullen
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I have to make periodic trips to M D Anderson Cancer Center for tests. I have found Wanderstay to be the PERFECT place to stay while I'm in Houston. All I need or want is a clean, quiet, private room with a comfortable bed...conveniently located to the Medical Center. Wanderstay's Rodeo Room with an adjoining bath, or the Galveston Island Room with its own bath, have been exactly what I need. $59 a night is a LOT more appealing than a hotel room at three times the price!
brent w
brent w
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Honestly I read reviews about the check in process and although some people made it seem like it was difficult, it honestly as one of the most streamlined and easiest processes. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious and they had full sized beds which you almost never see in a hostel. The team was welcoming onsite and he place was darn near spot less. Great place. Honestly, they need to share their secret with other hostels .
Anne Le
Anne Le
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The hostel was so well furnished and quite close to Bus numbers 25 and 11. So, It's so convenient that I can take the bus to go to any place that I want and enjoy Houston city. The most thing that I love about this hostel is so clean, quiet, and safe. The room price is suitable. I highly recommend to any travelers to visit there for their trip in Houston, TX.

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