Hiker Hostel

I’ve been a guest here twice, once with a group and once with my girlfriend. It’s a great place to stay, whether or not you are a hiker. Clean, very reasonable rates, amicable staff, and breakfast in the morning.
My first stay was as part of a photography workshop and I had no clue what to expect. I opted for one of bunk rooms since I was at the workshop solo and stayed in the basement bunk room. Loved it. It was comfortable and in the basement along with the bunk room there was a sitting area, TV, full kitchen, refrigerator, communal bathroom, private room (with private bath), and washer/​dryer ($ 3 to use).
On the main floor there is another bunk room, dining area, sitting area, TV w/​streaming, kitchen (off limits), and a little outfitting store.
Upstairs, there is the other private room with bath, a loft with an internet-​connected computer, and one more bunk room.
On my second stay just a few weeks ago, I found they had added a small A-​Frame «tiny house» cabin as well as three shipping container cabins which were also based on the «tiny house» concept. These were pretty interesting, having a queen bed, microwave, sink, AC/​heat, and full bathroom.
They also offer a shuttle to various locations along the AT, as well as a «slackpacker» service for those who want to hike the AT but not have to carry camping gear.

Hiker Hostel made my first hostel experience an unforgettable one. The owners are so hospitable, laid-​back, and friendly. They offer shuttle rides to different areas for a fee after their awesomely, complimentary home cooked breakfast. There are plenty of bunk rooms, private rooms, and private housing around the premises. Also a great location near breathtaking views such as Amicalola Falls, Blood Mountain, the European town Helen, and more.
I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights with four buddies of mine. We all enjoyed the accommodations and appreciated how clean the bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, and everywhere were. Very affordable and worth the experience of staying somewhere so close to strangers. It was fun and interesting learning about and getting to know the stories of others and what brought them there as well.
All my future hostel stays are going to be put to high standards after my stay here! I will definitely be back.

Stayed there on our hike on the Georgia section of the AT. They have all the accommodations you need. Prices are affordable. We paid $ 42 for a private suite. I think bunks are $ 18 a night. They offer a shuttle service for a fee for the next day. They are located a few miles away from the Mountain Crossing at Neel Gap, so you’ll need to either get a ride or call in advance to get to their place. They book up early in the peak season. The house has wifi and breakfast is included. You can do your laundry for $ 3 a load. They have a few free items other hikers/​bikers have left behind in case you need them. Papa Johns delivers pizza to their place. Breakfast was good. Josh and Leigh were really nice.

Great place in every way — the owners are super accommodating, rooms and house are very nice and everything is reasonably priced. So happy I jumped off the AT for a day at the Hiker Hostel.

Really enjoyed staying at the hostel. I had a private room, so didn’t mix with the bunkers much except at breakfast. Breakfast was filling and perfectly edible, however the inane editorializing of dining companions was enough to give me indigestion!

Hiker hostel in Dahlonega is a great place to stay.
Here are a few reasons why:
–The house is beautiful, huge, well decorated and clean.
–There are only 4 beds per bunk room, which decreases your chances of getting a snorer and increases your chances of a good nights sleep.
–A good sized, healthy, vegetarian breakfast is included in the price of stay.
–There are 2 Televisions in separate common areas, one of which streams Netflix, and the other plays DVD and VHS. There are many films to choose from!
–There are clean sheets on every bed.
–There are three giant patios.
–An internet computer is provided.
–The staff, although busy, were cordial (although not very interested in travelers.)
–Packages can be shipped without surcharge.
–They have a shuttle.
–There is a full kitchen to cook in.
The only issue I had was with the location; the hostel is located pretty far from town, and the only food delivery was nasty Chinese food. The do shuttle, though, I just wish they’d work out a deal with other food delivery places!
I would recommend that anyone who wants to sleep cheaply, cook their own food, and socialize with fellow travelers come here!

I am a hiker and have used Josh and Leigh’s services five times over the years. This hostel is top notch. Their main focus is hikers, and they offer a service that will get you from ATL to the Appalachian Trail trailhead.
It can be busy in March and April, but I’ve never had a problem getting a spot to sleep.
They’ll send you off with a good breakfast and get you to the trail. Really can’t say much more other than they’re a nice couple and experienced hikers themselves.

After seeing the movie Hostel I really did not want to stay here but through family obligations I was forced to. I am really glad I did. We stayed even though we are not hikers for my aunts birthday. There were several ladies staying and we all had a blast. The hostel is a cute, clean cabin with a great deck and fire pit. You also have your own kitchen down stairs. The owners and very nice people who prepare a great breakfast in the morning. There is one private room that you can snag with its own bathroom. All the other rooms are open to the public so you might have to bunk with a hiker.
We went to several wine tastings in the area during the fall time when the trees where beautiful. The wine tastings were actually fun and yummy. There are a few good places to eat around here a well. Check it out!