North Carolina Hostels

HI - Pembroke House Hostel in Pembroke … We used this hostel as a stopping point in a two-day drive to Florida. It has a very nice owner, and the beds were so comfy!! It was even better than my room at college. Clean and quiet, but not somewhere I'd go as a destination (too rural for my city tastes!)

HI - Pembroke House Hostel in Pembroke … HI-Pembroke house is located in southern, rural North Carolina about 10 to 15 minutes from I-95. It is on the campus of U of NC-Pembroke in its Baptist Student Center, a small unassuming grey building that is easy to miss at night. Inside the hostel there is a kitchen, male and female bathrooms (with showers), a living room with a computer and three bedrooms. Out of two bedrooms seen, one had a bunk bed and the other a trundle bed. Blankets and sheets as well as an alarm clock and tv are provided. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are quiet (remember, rural neighborhood). It is good to be aware that because it is also in a Baptist Center, the bookshelves in the rooms contain many Christian books, in addition to the many travel books. The entire hostel is very clean. The owner is very sweet and does not mind leaving the door open for you if you are arriving late.

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … I have stayed at hostels all over the world, and this one was by far the best! Joe (the owner) is a wonderful host, and a great guy. The hostel has a cozy, comfortable, friendly environment. There is much to do here if you like to party, and if you don't, you can just curl up on the couch and watch a movie. If you plan on staying at a hostel in Asheville and having a good time, definitely stay at Bon Paul & Sharky's.

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … I've stayed at hostels in six countries and five U.S. states, and Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel surpasses them all. The place is very clean and safe, but somehow, miraculously, extremely mellow. The back porch has a hot tub and a view of the mountains that is nothing short of sublime, and the front porch has a swing. The staff are exceptionally helpful, there are bikes to borrow, and the walls are decorated with fantastic tiny picture frames. I'd stay there even if it weren't in super-fun Asheville, which it is. In short, you'd be crazy NOT to stay there.

HI - Pembroke House Hostel in Pembroke … If your on a tight traveling budget, this is one stop you should make on your voyage going North or South along Interstate 95. You will be warmly welcomed by the management and surrounded by an academic community. I have stopped for an overnight on several occasions in the past twenty years. Often received a private room and once slept on floor mats in the great room. If you travel by motorcycle and often camp out along the way, you will really appreciate the comfort and shelter from bad weather conditions. There are several local restaurants nearby. If you time it right, you may be able to still purchase a meal ticket at the Student Union on campus across the street. I am on layoff from my work and still want to travel economically to visit with family and friends along the east coast. This accommodation fits my limited budget just right.

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … I have stayed in many hostels, in the U.S. and abroad, and Bon Paul & Sharky's is one of the best. It has a great location, just outside of downtown Asheville, in a funky neighborhood. The young staff were fun, approachable, and super helpful and had great suggestions for things to do. It is convenient to bars and restaurants just down the street, hiking and swimming along the Blue Ridge Parkway, shopping downtown, and Asheville's live music scene, which is great. If you need just a chill night in the house, there is always music playing, interesting people hanging out, a great porch, and a hot tub! They also serve community dinners and a huge Sunday brunch. The kitchen, bathrooms, and community rooms are kept spotless and the dorms are comfortable and clean. What a great hostel in a great town! I'll definitely be back soon!

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … I have stayed in both hostels in Asheville and this is by far the better of the two. Joe, the owner, is very friendly and fun and the other employees here are also great to be around. Staying here feels more like visiting close relative or friends than being in a hostel. The hot tub is great and the kitchen has everything you need and is easy to navigate. I camped in the backyard and found it to be pretty comfortable. Joe even let me borrow his tarp. :) I have nothing but good things to say about this hostel! (As a woman traveler, I felt completely at ease here.) Thanks a million!!!

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … Short but intense, we spent only one night there and it was simply fantastic. Since the very first moment we felt very comfortable, not only at home but also going out at night. Paul and his friends, Katherine, Rebecca and others gave us a very nice treat. I could even chat a little bit in my homeland language, in Spanish! I strongly recommend this hostel as well as the city of Asheville to spend a nice laid-back, wonderful time.

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … What can I say... I had the best time at Bon Paul and Sharky's! It's a great hostel, and it's clear that Joe has taken all the best bits from the hostels he's stayed in in his travels and put them in West Asheville. Great bar called the Westville 2 mins walk from the hostel with good live music, good laundry up the road (with a great pool hall next to it, so you can "shoot sum" while washing your dirty undies!) All the staff made us "funny talkers" welcome, and one (Jeremy) even went out of his way to give me lifts to my next destination in return for gas money and a few beers!

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … A wonderful time! Beds were comfortable, bathrooms immaculate, the hot tub was great, and the people were wonderful! Can't wait to go back.

Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel in Asheville … This is the best hostel I have stayed in to date. It's very clean, has a welcoming atmosphere, a nice common area and nice staff. The guy who owns this hostel even lent me some of his old shoes for white water rafting.

HI - Pembroke House Hostel in Pembroke … We had an environmental tour of cypress lake and uninhabited island in January. Spenttwo nights at the hostel and found it very relaxing. Weather great and lots of things to do on the lakes and the Lumber River near the hostel. Although room had TV, we did not even turn it on!