The Place Hostel

The Place Hostel The oldest hostel on the AT (est. 1975) for current long distance AT hikers, TA cyclist, Scouts. The hostel is cared for and maintain by volunteers.

This is a church facility.

01/30/2026

Photos from over the years😊

THE PLACE over the years.
01/30/2026

THE PLACE over the years.

Last week I had a group leader contact me about an update on the Creeper Trail. So, just to let everybody know the Creep...
01/15/2026

Last week I had a group leader contact me about an update on the Creeper Trail. So, just to let everybody know the Creeper Trail is open from Damascus to Abington however, still closed from Damascus to White Top. The Forest Service has awarded the contract for the restoration and groundbreaking has begun. The contracting firm stated that the Trail should be up and running from White Top this fall.  Last year we had several groups that did do the section from Damascus to Abington and of course the Hostel will be opened for AT hikers, TA cyclist and youth groups this year.😀

01/03/2026

Thank you to the Florida Trail New Year campout group, For your donations to the Hiker box.

It’s a beautiful fall day in Damascus. We are still open.
10/25/2025

It’s a beautiful fall day in Damascus. We are still open.

08/18/2025

The Place Hostel is Open for the Spring ❗️

$10 donation(or more); check in between 3pm and 9 o’clock, and closed on Sundays.

Bikers, remember the Creeper Trail is open from Damascus to Abington, same distance, different experience.

Call 504-343-3734 (text or voice) for availability and reservations.

Updated, and now we are 50 years old and still the oldest Hostel on the AT.
05/26/2025

Updated, and now we are 50 years old and still the oldest Hostel on the AT.

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New Orleans, LA

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15043433734

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