About Indy Hostel
Indy Hostel is an editorial resource covering Indianapolis travel — neighborhoods, events, festivals, racing, restaurants, conventions, and budget travel.
A note on the brand name. The indyhostel.us domain was previously operated by The Indy Hostel, a real budget hostel that operated in Indianapolis from approximately 2010 through 2023. When the hostel closed and the domain lapsed, CT acquired it in 2026. The current editorial publication is a separate team and is NOT the original hostel, not a successor accommodation business, not affiliated with the hostel’s former owners, and not a current Indianapolis accommodation provider. The “Indy Hostel” brand here functions as an editorial wordmark for Indianapolis travel content, not as a current accommodation listing.
Indianapolis is one of the Midwest’s most underrated destinations — a walkable, affordable city with a thriving food and music scene, world-class museums, and a surprisingly strong arts community. We cover it honestly, from a traveler’s perspective.
What We Cover
- Indianapolis neighborhoods — Fountain Square, SoBro, Broad Ripple, Mass Ave, Irvington
- Racing events — Indy 500, IndyCar season, NASCAR Brickyard
- Festivals & events — Indy Folk Fest, Penrod Arts Fair, Heartland Film Festival
- Restaurants & food scene — neighborhood-by-neighborhood
- Campgrounds & outdoor — Indianapolis-area camping and outdoor recreation
- Conventions & weddings — practical visitor info for event attendees and wedding parties
Our Perspective
We write for travelers who want to actually experience a city, not just check off tourist boxes.
About the Editorial Team
The editorial team comprises Indianapolis-area travel writers familiar with the city’s neighborhoods, events, racing season, and traveler-practical details.
Contact
Have a tip, correction, or question? Contact us.