DiscoverThe Hotel Investor PlaybookWhy Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34
Why Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34

Why Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34

Update: 2025-06-03
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We're proving why hostels are one of the most powerful investment models in real estate. In this episode, Mike and Nate break down exactly why they’re going all-in on hostels and how they turn underperforming assets into award-winning hospitality destinations.

You’ll learn:

  • Why the U.S. hostel market is ripe for disruption
  • The revenue model that turns $100 rooms into $300 cash machines
  • How their guest-first brand became a marketing engine
  • Why “flawed” properties are actually a goldmine for this model
  • What Gen Z travelers are demanding and why hostels deliver
  • Plus, some hints on what they're building next in Los Angeles

If you’ve ever considered buying a boutique hotel or investing in experiential hospitality, this episode will give you a whole new lens.


Listen now and learn why hostels might be the highest-ROI play in the game.

Connect with Mike and Nate:

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Submit a deal: https://www.malama-capital.com/deal-submission
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Why Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34

Why Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34

Michael Russell & Nathan St Cyr