Montana Hostels

My stay in Polebridge was the experience of a lifetime! If you want to escape civilization and drink up with some great locals, this is the place. Be warned, no electricity and little indoor plumbing. My outhouse had bats in it.

Polebridge is the most beautiful place in US. I have not been there since the late 70's, and I have never forgotten the beauty.

Polebridge … Found myself on a gravel road in late afternoon... spent the night at the hostel with wild deer grazing along the road on the way in... a huge lumber camp wood cook stove for warmth, a battery VCR to watch an old movie until the battery went dead, a huge gas water heater on the roof for hot showers, bunk beds, unique fellowship. Been there, done that... Hey I got the T-shirt! Did I say I saw grizzly and black bear chomping down in the biggest Huckleberry Patch South of town? If you truly want to get away... this is One Real Getaway spot.... J

North Fork Hostel & Inn in Polebridge … Simply amazing. Take time to relax at The Northern Lights Saloon, share some beer and food, and spend time speaking with Oliver at the hostel. Great guy. The peace and serenity of this place should be savoured. The drive is fun. Having traveled the world, this is a must. Ever heard silence? Sit in the wood-burning hot tub at the hostel and watch the Northern Lights and remember you have one life! If you don't get this place, check for a pulse.

HI - Brownie's Hostel in East Glacier Park … Our stay was excellent! We had nine adults and fifteen teenagers and they accommodated all of us. Great little bakery/store downstairs and a nice diner next door. It made our trip go very easy staying there as we got ready for the park.

West Yellowstone Hostel at the Madison Hotel in West Yellowstone … This is a great hostel. The dorm rooms are very comfy, and feel like home. They have full bedding and at least one of the beds in each room is not a bunk. They also have reading lamps and a sink in each room. The dorm rooms and the bathrooms were very clean, and the staff were friendly. Great place to stay.

West Yellowstone Hostel at the Madison Hotel in West Yellowstone … This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at! Not only is this place clean, but it's comfy too. As an added bonus, this hostel is a historic landmark, meaning it's made out of logs and was originally built at the turn of the century. Legend has it that old time movie stars Gloria Swanson and Wallace Beery stayed here. If you come here take a look at the rooms and even the unique bathrooms. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this before! One of the things I liked most about this place was that after a long day of driving it was nice to be able to relax in the comfortable common room. This room is complete with a TV and Internet access ($5 an hour.) One of the nicest things about this place was having someone tidy up the rooms everyday, just like in the adjacent (non-historical) motel. The dorm rooms only have three beds, one bunk bed and one stand alone, and they even provide FREE shampoo and conditioner, like they do in the motel. I especially liked that the room…

Bozeman International Backpackers Hostel in Bozeman … The best place in Montana--good times, great friends, and clean sheets.

North Fork Hostel & Inn in Polebridge … The North Fork Hostel is FANTASTIC if you don't mind roughing it a little bit and giving up a few luxuries. Polebridge is a tiny, tiny town. To get there you have to drive about 6 miles over a bumpy dirt road. The town has one store that also serves as a post office and bakery. There is one little cafe that serves delicious homemade meals. In the evening, everyone at the hostel walked to the cafe for supper. Seems like everyone in the tiny town shows up the cafe for supper. Most people sit outside at the long wooden picnic tables. There's no electricity, so you have to find your way back to the hostel by using a flashlight. The hostel is clean. People friendly. Don't forget your flashlight!

HI - Brownie's Hostel in East Glacier Park … Nice hostel, good location, quiet, clean. Downstairs is a convenient store and small bakery. It's worth waiting for the fresh baked cinnamon rolls in the morning!

St. Ignatius Campground & Hostel, Inc in St. Ignatius … It's great, private, with considerate hosts and a lovely small town a walk away. It has hot showers (not always encountered on my trip), a restful environment, and starry nights.

Bozeman International Backpackers Hostel in Bozeman … I liked what i saw. was there in July 2005. cool place, nice part of town, friendly staff. i was in and out -- in around 8 p.m. and gone by 9 a.m. the next morning.

HI - Brownie's Hostel in East Glacier Park … I've stayed at Brownie's for three years in a row and just love the place. It's a wonderful location for arriving by Amtrak and you can get around the park easily without a car using the shuttle service or hitchhiking. Wonderful clean community kitchen and a good grocery store right downstairs. Enjoy the coffee and the fresh baked goods from the bakery. Place to eat next door. Internet is available and my cell phone worked for the first time last summer (2006). I look forward to going back this summer.

Bozeman International Backpackers Hostel in Bozeman … I've stayed at a lot of hostels and this one is one of the best. It has friendly staff, is very clean, and has a big front porch. I was there last month and it cost $16 for a dorm.

North Fork Hostel & Inn in Polebridge … I have spent many nights in the comfort of this hostel. I must say the Square Peg cabins are the best way to go. As a former, and in my heart still present, Montana resident I must say "Please treat this place with respect, and love." Polebridge is a slice of heaven on earth, and the great people who reside there will appreciate your care. As for the hostel, you will not find a better location, more breath-taking views, and the chance to see wilderness at its best than at the one and only North Fork Hostel. Thanks, all of you.