We stayed in the family room this weekend. The location is great--so close to the mountain and the…read moreoutdoor center. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast could have been a bit more robust but it was sufficient.

Love this hostel. Stayed here as a section hiker and they couldn't have been more friendly…read more "Hostel" doesn't really fit because it is very upscale. But it still has all the vibes of a hostel. Good resupply, shuttles, trail info. Upgrade to a private room if you can. Would love to see this place in the winter. I think it would be ideal for a family who plans to ski.

I booked this last minute. My first hostel stay and I would like to say I genuinely enjoyed it…read more People hung out in the common area, you get to talk to people who are very friendly. The place was super clean. Would definitely come back if I am ever in the area.

I enjoyed an excellent stay at this friendly, clean, and wonderful hostel. I would be very happy to…read morego back here again and the service is top notch. The kitchen is ample and there's everything that you need. You're close to the water and a lot of great restaurants. You can go to the grocery store nearby and grab food. Put in the communal fridge. Just call ahead and make arrangements with a parking lot like Simba. If you are bringing a car. There's only street 2 hour parking or 1 hour parking 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the garden is also really nice that they have available for people to sit in outside

The White Mountains Hostel is a great option for lodging in the Conway area. I took a last minute…read moretrip up to the mountains to hike and didn't have time to get all my camping gear together. The hostel had availability at a more than fair price and it was simple to make a reservation online. Check in starts at 4pm. My only interaction with a staff person was at that time but they were very friendly and explained where everything was in the house (as it was my first stay). I ended up with the female bunk room to myself. There is also a male bunk room, co-ed room, and plenty of private rooms. Depending on your needs, they're likely to have the accommodations for you. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and lockers with keys are provided. The amenities were a welcome addition to my stay. The full kitchen came in handy when I decided to stay in for dinner. The bathrooms were clean with several stalls and a couple of showers. Plenty of tables and seating downstairs. A back porch to lounge on. Several children were staying in the hostel at the same time that I was and though they were a bit rambunctious during the day, all guests were respectful of quiet hours. I would definitely stay here again. Similar if not cheaper in price than some of the local campgrounds.

I'm pretty new to the concept of hostels; this is only the 2nd one I've stayed in. The first also…read morein the White Mtns was horrible and dirty so I was nervous to say the least about staying here. Alas, this is a jewel. Very clean. Comprises a fully equipped kitchen big enough for several cooks in the kitchen at the same time. Has a dining room big enough to seat at least 12 if memory serves me which is open to the living area. Has at least 10 bedrooms (I say that because we were in room 10 on the 3rd floor) with linens provided. We had a private room with 2 queen beds and a sink for about 63.00 including tax. There are other rooms available with bunk beds. There are separate gents and ladies bathrooms on the 2nd floor with shower stalls, toilets, and sinks. There is another restroom on the first floor. Towels are provided but bring your own soap and shampoo. Our caretaker is the new owner, as well. She was very inviting and gracious. I'd definitely stay here again. I'd say it's better than a hotel for my needs. I don't mind sharing a bathroom with the offset being I have a kitchen to use. I'd say that's a fair tradeoff when looking for a place to stay while hiking the White Mtns.

I'm sad that I missed Earth Day yesterday. To make up for it, enjoy this overdue review of one of…read morethe most special places I've ever been to. The Notch hosts one of my fave racial justice orgs - Summits in Solidarity - and that commitment is felt in everything The Notch does. I stayed here in June for their annual Solidarity Night fundraiser and it was magical. I was assigned to one of the bunk rooms on the third floor which contained single beds arranged around a large room with views to the road and lush backyard. There is a large shared kitchen on the middle level, a gorgeous living and dining room, private suites downstairs, and other smaller bunkrooms on the third floor as well. There is also a huge backyard with space for tent camping. Except in private suites, bathrooms are shared. There is also laundry onsite. The Notch is both a backpacker's Eden and an affordable base camp for tourists or day hikers. Read on for what I loved: --AFFIRMING IN ALL THE WAYS. I was just as fat, and Black, and queer as I wanted to be. --Great intro to broader backpacking culture. Yes I backpack with my lil group of queer fat hikers. It was great to get exposure to AT thruhikers and people who set and achieve massive goals. Seriously inspirational! --Super clean and respectful space. I'm always dismayed when travelers of a certain age say they're "too old" to stay at a "rowdy, grungy hostel." Well friends this is anyplace but. The place was spotless from the bathrooms to the kitchen to the bunkrooms. And folks were respectful of quiet hours and day sleepers just catching some Zzzs after a big hike. --Everyone from the staff to guests were super nice. I felt very welcomed and cared for. A woman I was bunking with even asked if I wanted to join her for a trip to Lost River. --Location location location!! Right around the corner about a mile away is North Woodstock, down the highway is Littleton and you are smack dab in the middle of Franconia Notch which AS YOU KNOW is my fave place in NH. I can't think of a better situated place with just the right amount of peace and proximity. I shudder to think of all the summers I spent in the area at AirBnBs, scared to take a chance. So glad I did last June and I hope to join them again for this year's Solidarity Night. Shout to Trish and Serena for making my visit extra special!

I absolutely love staying at The Notch Hostel and always look forward to using it as my launch-pad…read morebefore a big hike in the White Mountains. The staff is always super friendly & welcoming, the facilities are clean and cozy. Multiple bathrooms & showers, many different room-options to choose from (bunk-room, private, tenting, etc), affordable prices. I've always felt safe, even as a solo female traveler. Seriously, no complaints at all - it is a must for anyone looking for a place to sleep and meet other hikers/bikers/etc. The guest demographic is all over the place - (though now that I think about it, I've never seen any children during my 4-5 stays over the years), but everyone is very respectful. ((I do wish they sold more food/snacks in their little "store" though.))

I stayed here last week during school vacation week while skiing with family at Sunday River. The…read moremoment I arrived, I fell in love with the place! Mind you, it's not fancy by any means, but it's incredibly affordable, less than a mile from the resort, and has free shuttle service to and from the mountain. The rooms are small, and there was a shared bathroom down the hall. You won't find any TV's here (fine by me) but there is free WIFI. Each night I stayed there, the inn keeper, Duane had a roaring fire in the huge stone fireplace in the first floor living room, which was furnished with super comfy chairs, sofas, and rockers. An added benefit for me was the fact that there are also groomed nordic ski trails literally out the side door of the inn! the inn keeper, Duane is an amazing guy- very kind, entertaining, and really interesting. If you're looking for affordability, convenience, and a place swimming in stellar karmic energy, then this is the place for you.

We had a gathering at Sunday River this past weekend with a bunch of friends. We had a couple of…read moresmall condos, but needed some overflow accommodations and booked a couple of rooms at the Sunday River Inn. When you walk into the place, you're taken back in time - in a great hostel kind of way. The Inn is simple with great character with a old riverstone fireplace. Duane, the manager, hooked us up with a grill to have a cookout on the front deck looking up at the mountain. Later, Mitch Alden, a musician from Maine played a couple of fantastic acoustic sets inside. There was some great food available for purchase as well as beer and wine. If you're looking for reasonable accommodations close to the mountain in a unique space with wonderful hospitality- look no further than the Sunday River Inn.

Hippie chick and Poet are top notch owners and very welcoming. Their crew Mike, Chester, Trippy and…read more"?" Are all former thru hikers they all hustled and spent time to share their stories. I recommend this hostel highly and don't miss the breakfast.

I absolutely do recommend this place. The owners, Hippie Chic and Poet are very welcoming and try…read moretheir best to talk to everyone staying at their place. They are very knowledgeable about the area and can help you with any issue you might encounter while hiking the Appalachian Trail. The breakfast that Poet makes each and every morning is amazing and will be wrote about in the history books. Very clean accommodations when it comes to the bunkhouse, private rooms and restrooms. Nearby restaurants to have lunch and supper at and also a lake to play in while you take a day or

adorable and so well done. big wave dave was the best, great communication and very kind. we loved…read morethe atmosphere, cute quirky new hampshire vibey decor, and cleanliness. we got discounted tenney mountain skiing tickets from dave too! would ABSOLUTELY go back!

Do you love buses? Do you love friendly cats and dogs? Do you love climbing? Do you love clean,…read morechill, cozy places with kind and welcoming people? If so, Barn Door is the place for you! And honestly, even if you like none of those things you should check this hostel out because it is affordable and extremely pleasant as a place to lay your head when you're exploring the White Mountains National Forest. That said, Rumney is the spot for outdoor rock climbing and Dave, Liam, Allison and the rest of the staff at Barn Door live the life. They have tons of info from the extensive library and maps, to rental gear and tips for good places in the area. As far as lodging, there's outdoor camping with a solar electricity charge port and water refill station, as well as an outdoor shower. You can take a bed or private room with up to 4 beds in the hostel itself. Or, do the bus! The bus is basically car camping with a massive upgrade. From the parking area you follow a winding path up to the clearing with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, picnic table, compost toilet, and, voila, a bus with 2 cozy beds, an upper deck, a sink with potable water, and a stove to keep you warm. There was also a coffee pot and lovely local coffee in locally made mugs. The bus has plenty of ventilation but also closes up tight so we never felt too hot or cold. There was plenty of room for all our stuff and we slept very well on the beds. The upper level bed had pillows, sheets and a duvet. Lower level was a bed created from two bus benches and we probably would have been able to make up a bed but just used sleeping bags. You access the upper level via ladder and unless you're tall and limber, it's a bit athletic going up and down. But it's sure as hell really fun! In the evening, there are lights along the path to the bus and it is honestly just magical walking through the woods and over the bridge. We loved our stay and look forward to returning. The staff were so nice and we loved chatting with them and hanging out with their friendly pets. The inside of the hostel was immaculate, including the bright, clean, well ventilated showers and toilets. Thank you for a great climbing vacation!

Found The Little House last minute when trying to head up to the White Mountains. Kind of wish we…read moregot there a day or two sooner to go across the street for live music(Common Ground....also a good coffee shop). The owner messaged me right back through AirBnB and Peter(owner) met us upon our arrival. Having stayed at many Hostels in the past, this was a good mix of Hostel and Inn. When we asked about place to buy beer nearby he said Hannaford's was 8 miles away, but it was 8PM on a Sunday night. Without us asking, he brought came back and brought us over a few beers he had laying around. There were three different rooms to hang out downstairs and one with a gas fire place. I believe they have seven rooms and can sleep up to 16 people. We stayed in one room with two twins. The backyard was snowed in, but has a fireplace for warmer months. He mentioned they've hosted Family Reunions, Weddings and other parties since buying the property a few years back(they live across the street). Overall great experience and hope to make my way back up there.

A lovely local spot. It is comfortable, clean, good location (a local hangout spot/cafe/bar/pizza…read moreplace across the street) with charming old-fashioned decor. Rooms are wonderful and I was excited that our room was also warm (I've had a several issues with heat in B&Bs in NH, MA. They seem to always keep rooms too cold for my taste). Bathrooms are shared, so if you are a bit hesitant about sharing bathrooms with strangers consider other place. Bathrooms, however, are squeaky clean, and one of them have a sauna. Common use areas look cozy as well. There is a kitchen stocked for cooking breakfast and to have some snacks, tea, coffee. Hosts are very nice people. Even though, I stayed only a night, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I bet it is even nicer in a summer.

Driving along Main Street in Gorham, there are many options for places to stay, but The Libby House…read moredefinitely stands out from the rest! This quaint bed and breakfast is beautifully furnished and kept immaculate. It is obvious Bobby takes pride in maintaining the house and making his guests feel welcome. Bobby, Paul (Paul runs the Barn, a hiker's hostel which is definitely worth checking out as well), and their dog Marley did everything they could to make my stay wonderful. If you are looking for a place to stay in the North Country, forego the other hotels along Main Street and stop into The Libby House (Libby House probably has better rates too).

I love this place. It has a very nice ambience and the customer service is excellent. Very rarely…read moredo you see that in hostel owners on the AT. The pricing is the best in gorham, and from what I've heard and experienced, it's also the best lodging as well.

Joe Dodge Lodge has been the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our trip. We had initially planned on 3 nights…read moreat 3 different huts and just our 1st night at Joe Dodge--but the weather took a shocking and ugly and dangerous turn at our first hut, so we were so happy they modified our reservation and we could finish out our trip there. The food: AMAZING! All you can stuff your face with, mostly healthy, hearty, comforting and DELICIOUSLY made meals. Great bread, salads, pasta, soups for dinner and all the fixings for a FULL breakfast: eggs, bacon, French toast, pretty much anything you want! Staff: Gracious, kind, reassuring. The folks in the gift shop and front desk were WONDERFUL & they KNOW the trails and the mountains & were so patient with us--being new to hiking. Our actual hikes were TOUGH....ass-whipping, really....I almost cried tears of joy just hobbling back to the quiet and warm solitude of the Lodge (the huts are waaay different--not for introverts who crave quiet and aren't "super social".). This was my favorite part of staying at the Lodge; you can tell solo hikers could find others to connect with --if they wished--but you and your honey could ALSO dine in a full room of strangers and still not feel pressured into interacting with others if you didn't want to. Sorry for the rambling review but I can't believe this place doesn't have more recent reviews and I hope it gets all the accolades it deserves!

Had an awesome experience at the Joe Dodge Lodge this past weekend. This place is conveniently…read morelocated at the base of mount Washington, making it a prime location to start an epic hike. The price of the lodging is not cheap as you pay per person for a bunk bed set up with shared bathroom, but they offer a lot of services that make up for it including all you can dinner and breakfast buffet as well as the ability to borrow gear for the hike (I borrowed a smaller back pack and trekking poles). The staff is super friendly and informative. They also have a cozy library towards the back of the lodge equipped with a fire place and comfy lounge chairs. Would definitely consider staying here again.