Why Hostel Detroit?
We're more than just a hostel
Hostel Detroit provides quality affordable housing, educational opportunities, and an atmosphere of community. While we pride ourselves on our building and accommodations, we’re more than just a place to stay. We connect our guests to the city!
Since our founding in 2011, we’ve been dedicated to helping people discover our incredible city and all it has to offer. As an educational nonprofit, we serve as a resource to our community and those who stay with us. Our network of community partners, volunteers, and local businesses work together to personalize your experience of Detroit. Whether you’re interested in exploring the local food scene or learning about urban farming, we’ve got you covered.
We’re passionate about our hostel, and we work to ensure guests get the most out of their experience. We love Detroit and we hope you will too! Read on to learn about our Ambassador Program and Educational Mission, and how they set us apart!
Our Ambassador Program: Personalized Educational Experiences & Tours
What is the Hostel Detroit Ambassador Program?
Hostel Detroit has a vast network of volunteer Ambassadors that love to share the city of Detroit with visitors. They host weekly tours and offer individualized discussions and education for those who want to learn more. These tours and educational resources are FREE!
Areas of Interest for Tours
- Architecture
- Music (jazz, blues, motown, electronic)
- History
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Art
- Urban Farming
- Food and Beverage
- Culture
- Innovative Housing Projects
- Entrepreneurship
Coming to Detroit to explore a specific topic or idea? Contact us to connect with Ambassadors working in your area of interest! If what you’re looking for isn’t on the list above, please inquire with our staff and we’ll find an ambassador for you to connect with.
Hostel Detroit holds weekly tours every Saturday at 10:00 A.M. The tours are curated by our volunteer Ambassadors to offer guests unique experiences in the city based on guest interests. Tours are only open to hostel guests.
Education Mission
Hostel Detroit is not your typical Hostel.
Our goal is to give all visitors a well rounded
and diverse experience during their visit
to the city of Detroit. We accomplish this through a community-based network of volunteers and partner organizations which provide rich, personalized educational experiences and exploration. Detroit isn’t just about downtown and neither are we.
Hostel Detroit exists to be a resource for all visitors to the city of Detroit. We believe Detroit needs a place for visitors to come and become well acquainted with one of the coolest and most important cities in North America. It is a city shrouded in misconception and misinterpretation that can be difficult to approach and know where to begin. Our education programming is centered around first-hand experiences and meticulously curated free tours that provide insight and understanding into what is actually happening on the ground in America’s Comeback City. We are here to make connections for the curious, provide insight for studious and adventure for the traveler. Our all local staff and volunteers are well versed in all things Detroit and can’t wait to share it with you.