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West River House

2.0 star property
Step into a historic Downtown Truckee hangout where travelers gather for both social connection and quiet moments in a building with stories to tell

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The Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel and Speakeasy - Hostel offers a charming garden patio for socializing and a library for reading. Located in Downtown Truckee, it provides practical amenities like luggage storage, dry cleaning services, and an on-site bar for evening relaxation.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿4,438
฿5,026 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
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Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Room | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, is home to West River House. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowshoeing. Visit our Truckee travel guide
Map
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • #OnTheRoad from Reno to Lake Tahoe, it felt like we stepped back in time at this charming little one horse town. Stopped for a coffee and a look around the free Truckee Railroad Museum! Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. #OnTheRoad #Truckee #California #RoadTrip #summer
    Commercial Row
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beautiful Truckee river
    Truckee River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panda Express
    4 min drive
  • Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
    7 min walk
  • New Moon Natural Foods
    4 min drive
  • Pacific Crest Coffee Company
    4 min drive
  • Jax At The Tracks
    3 min walk

About this property

West River House

Hotel near Donner Lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at West River House. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at West River House include comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Redlight Hostel Truckee
Redlight Hostel
Redlight Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Speake
West River House Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Hostel
West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Truckee

Frequently asked questions

Is West River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at West River House?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West River House on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿4,438, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at West River House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West River House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at West River House?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.

Where is West River House located?

Located in Downtown Truckee, this hotel is steps away from Tahoe National Forest, Truckee River and Old Truckee Jail Museum. Rocking Stone Tower and Sierra Mountain Cemetery are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

West River House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and budget friendly option. Rooms are cozy but have all the essentials and are very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and good places to eat nearby. Bike rental next door. Got us in early, no room keys but a code that worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what I needed. A clean bed and a bathroom for a couple of nights, right near downtown Truckee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Staff helped us store luggage for a few hours. We got the room with its own bathroom and it was great for the one night we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place, my new favorite. Easy checkin and slept comfy. Not hot water in hand sink, but that's OK. Towels were on the bed, place was ready for us when we arrived! Easy communication too. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Small but Mighty!

The best small room in Truckee!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations. Comfy beds. Family room was perfect for us. Lots of bathrooms to choose from. Check-in was super smooth. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Amenities
The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Cute, clean, and generally 👍👍👍

For such a communal space, the whole place—and especially the bathrooms—were remarkably sparkling clean. Plus the location is great, it’s cute… It’s a winner!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Fredrico very kind & helpful with my check-in process! Kudos to him!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is hard to review as they are giving you a feel for the “old west “. Shared bathrooms ( mostly ) Loud as it’s next to the Union Pacific main line and the doors loosely shut. They do give you a “white noise machine” and earplugs. It is located in town so you can easily get food and do some shopping. Also, parking is on the street and is paid parking between 10am to 6 pm. No AC also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. We stayed here with several friends for a disc golf tournament nearby. Loved the rich colors and almost haunted feeling, the low price. The shower heads are tall enough for my 6’9” husband. Check in and out is simple. The beds are comfortable which is most important for us. There’s no shampoo/conditioner so bring your own. Sheets/pillows/blankets/towels are all nice. Perfect for a place to rest without breaking the bank. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

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

Great hotel but limited parking

This was a good place to stay in Truckee. Close to the resorts. My only issue is the limited parking. It was incredibly stressful trying to secure one of the limited overnight parking spaces, especially on a just weekend. For only this reason, I would not come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have any air conditioning instead they had a very loud fan and with the window open I heard every loud noise which caused me to lose sleep. With the weather and the conditions we’re going to be the same I decided to leave a day early. The property was very clean and unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved that there was halfway affordable accommodation in Truckee and the room was clean and bright. But West River was also somewhat awkward, especially given the price range of over $200/night which is cheap only by Truckee standards: my private bathroom had faucets which sprayed water out the sides, no shower curtain and no body wash soap (just an empty container). The place also felt a little unwelcoming, especially for a hostel: the initial hall felt like a combination of an empty brothel and an empty fast food restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

larry

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

This hotel was half the price of other hotels and

The photos online made the room look cute. The room was on the third floor and there was a very steep climb. I knew that the room would be small but, the room was very small with sloping ceilings. I hit my head getting out of bed and on the ceiling. Im 6ft tall. The bed platform is about 4in off the floor, old mattress, not very comfortable. Basically you have to sweat out of bed, onto your knees and not hit your head on the ceiling. The place is carpeted in what look like carpet samples from the 80’s. I have stayed at hotels with shared bathrooms and I have no problem with that. The problem was I was on the third floor and the bathroom was on the second floor. Getting up in the middle of the night and climbing down a flight of stairs has no fun. I was on a motorcycle and parking is practically nonexistent. Basically. They tell you to find parking were you can.
Only one room in the 3rd floor. The bathroom is on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaobing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice being close to downtown and the Truckee River
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
The check in process was a little confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A super hostel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, place, tremendous location. Contactless check in was an adjustment but it worked. This kind of independent, high quality but affordable lodging is just what Truckee needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all I needed, just passing through on my way to SF. The price was very fair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Very close to the main street. All within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025