HIKE IN AND STAY WITH US!
Welcome to Hostel Around the Bend (formerly known as Top of Georgia Hostel and Hiking Center and under new ownership)! We are now open and excited to meet hikers! We are here to support you on your adventure and we want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If there is anything we can help you with or if there's anything you need during your stay, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
We're just a short downhill walk away (0.6 miles) from the Appalachian Trail at Dicks Creek Gap in beautiful Hiawassee, GA. Centrally located in between Hiawassee and Clayton, GA, we are a short drive away from many excellent dining, shopping, and recreational options. Bordering National Forest and close to many hiking trails and other outdoor activities, this is THE place to stay to relax, recharge, and enjoy nature!
Our lodging options include:
- Bedroom A inside the guest house (2 queen beds, sleeps up to 4 people)
- Bedroom B inside the guest house (2 twin beds, sleeps up to 2 people)
- Three private sleeping cabins (2 twin XL beds each, sleeps up to 2 people per cabin)
- Twin XL bunk inside the 6-bunk bunkhouse
We accept advance reservations (online or call ahead) for private rooms only.
Bunks in the bunkhouse are $40 (tax included) and are available walk-in only.
Each rental unit is a bedroom only and the bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas are shared with other guests.
All prices include:
- Guest laundry
- Free wifi
-Guest shuttle service to town
- Shared full bathroom
- Shared full kitchen
Resupply Boxes: We are happy to hold resupply boxes for guests at no additional charge.
For non-guests, we can hold your box here for up to 21 days for a $5 donation.
Click "BOOK NOW" below for details on each of our lodging options.
Advance reservations are made by the room and the price shown online is for the price of the room. Each room can sleep 2 to 4 people depending on the room.
Thank you, and we look forward to you staying with us!
Amenities Included in the Price of Your Stay: - Conveniently located within walking distance of the AT, 0.6 miles west of Dicks Creek Gap
- Guest laundry - Guest shuttle - Free Wifi - Pet-friendly options - Resupply box holding - Shared full bathroom - Shared full kitchen |