HI - Galax Hostel - Blue Ridge Mountains Hostel

HI - Blue Ridge Mountains is great if you are looking for a place to stay in Galax, or on the road between North Carolina and Washington D.C. The hostel is an addition built above the Kojis' house. Mr. and Mrs. Koji are very welcoming, and so is their dog.

The Location

Hidden up in the woody Blue Ridge Mountains, it is a bit hard to find, and cell phones will not work up there. You will wind around the roads that lead up into the mountains, and then look for the paved road with a metal gate off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Keep in mind that this hostel has more of a cabin/campsite feel. There are a few bugs, but not many will get in at night. There isn't any air conditioning, but there are plenty of fans that can be plugged in beside the beds (however they aren't really necessary because it does get fairly cold at night).

Rooms and Bathrooms

There is one male dorm room with bathroom, and a female dorm room with bathroom. Each have locks on the doors. Each bathroom has two showers, two sinks, and two toilets. The toilets in the female bathroom are hidden behind shower curtains. The showers takes a couple minutes to warm up, but once they do, they are hot.

Common Spaces

The hostel consists of a large common area with many books and brochures about the area and its wildlife. There is a large kitchen with two stoves/ovens, a refrigerator, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a TV but there aren't any computers or internet. There is a nice deck behind the hostel that looks out into the mountains.

Summary

This is a great little hostel, and pretty much the only one you are going to find in the area or for miles around. The hosts are wonderful and want you to feel welcome and safe.

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