Hostel Around the Bend - Backpacker Hostel in Hiawassee - 7675 US-76, USA

Best Hostel on the trail because the owners and Nimrod CARE! They all helped us in super clean and comfortable accommodations, truly great food, and advice that saved us time, weight and money. Gordon- special thanks for helping me fix my leaking mattress pad

If you find yourself on the A.T. around mile 69 heading NOBO and you need a place to stop for the night this is the place to do it. Hands down a great experience. Rooms and bunk house are clean and comfy. They even offer free breakfast when you stay. Did I mention that it was a delicious breakfast. If you find yourself in a pinch and need some gear they’ve got you covered. The outfitter shop is a bit cramped but growing and full of essential gear. Even though I’ve now made it further North on my section hikes I do plan to return for a stay.

Great hosts and staff, all really friendly and give good recommendations what to explore in the area. Also a good place to stay if you want to escape the city for a couple of days and do some day hikes (on the AT or other trails). It was really a pleasure staying here.

So I had to come off the trail. I had a injuries to my ankle and knee. They had available and told me that they would love to have me. This is my first time staying in a hostel. But it won't be my last. The inn keepers were amazing. Lisa was very kind and friendly. The room was clean and the showers were hot. They offer shuttles into town daily, but most anything you would need is onsite. They even had ice packs and massagers. It was a joy and God sent that I ran across them on my hike. I highly recommend stopping or staying a night or two. If your on the AT or just passing through northern GA.

This hostel and the entire grounds are spectacularly gorgeous. Nice hot showers and clean restrooms. Need washing/drying? It's all here as well. Shuttles to Hiawassee were provided for dinner and resupply. The beds/linens were clean and comfortable, leading to a great night's sleep after a full day of hiking the A.T. HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here when coming off of the trail!

I section hiked the AT with my son recently and we stayed at Hostel Around the Bend. Lisa and Gordon have a terrific establishment on their hands. Clean and comfortable with everything you need. Beautiful facility. Lisa and Gordon were both extremely friendly and approachable. Do not hesitate to stay here and hopefully in the future I will get back here.

Stayed a week and hiked almost 50 miles. Gordon and Lisa set the standard for what a hostel should be. All around positive experience from the accommodations to the shuttle service to the convenient location to great restaurants. We will definitely be back to complete the AT south of the Smokies.

Gordon and Lisa were great hosts. They were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and the whole property is well kept. Their small gear shop is PACKED with quality gear and reasonably priced.