The Broken Fiddle Hostel

Brad Massey

2024-04

Great rest stop after doing the 26 mile challenge to damascus.Awesome outdoor shower with plenty of hotwater.Nearby activities: DinersOutfittersWalkability: Just on the side of townFood & drinks: Gatorade water and plenty of Icecream

Duane M

2023-05

We had section hiked 52 miles on the AT and finished in Damscus. We were looking for showers before eating lunch. We were recommended this place by Mt Rogers Outfitters. This hostel has 2 showers and will let you use them for a small fee. The owner(?)/staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hostel was very clean and I would have a stay if hiking.

William Adams

2023-05

I stopped there to visit a friend hiking the AT, and the workers were awesome. The place was super clean and food within waking distance. I will be stopping there again when I hike the trail next year.

Chris Barker

2023-09

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Charles Rheault

2023-05

Great guys and a great place! The hikers are okay too. 😂Favorite Hostel yet on the AT.Going to be hard to beat.

ariana conlon

2020-05

We stayed here during our Appalachian Trail thru hike. Bonnie, the owner, was super sweet. The rooms were a little pricey. And there’s only one bathroom that always had a long wait. It’s definitely more of a party vibe, but everyone went to bed at a reasonable hour. The location is convenient to food and shopping as well.

Andrew Bieler

2022-05

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Nai A.P. Smiddy

2018-05

I am a thru-hiker on the AT, so finding the right place to stay is pretty important to keeping morale up on zero mile days. The Broken Fiddle was a great hostel, with a sweet owner (Miss Bonnie), great amenities, clean living quarters, and a hiker friendly atmosphere. We (a group of four) shared the big private room at the front of the building for $60. This comes to a very reasonable $15 per person for a bed, laundry, full access to a kitchen, coffee and cereal in the morning, and a shower. Bonnie made sure to check and see if we needed anything specific from the store, and even offered to drive us to the grocery. There is a dining area, patio area, and a movie/ game area. It’s kept clean and fairly well stocked with some food and bathroom amenities. I would definitely stay here again.

Marc Navez

2020-05

Bonnie the owner is great. The hostel is homey, and near most of the towns amenities. The bed comfortable! This is easily the best hostel Damascus has to offer. My only qualm was the bedroom needs double pain windows since its next to a busy street. Loud trucks pass by all night.

Crystal

2021-05

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angelonedance

2021-05

Fantastic place to rest and relax on the AT. Clean and neat with all amenities. And reasonably priced. Full kitchen and yard available to all hikers - Backtrack

Tony Cobb

2024-04

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Caleb Walden

2023-05

Affordable rates, comfy and pretty clean as a hostel. Really cozy hangout areas and great company. Would recommend.Nearby activities: Right down the street from downtown. Food across the street or elsewhere.

Michael Misiaszek

2018-05

Spent a week healing my heels from my own Damascus dash at the Fiddle. Bon-E & Franco were AWESOME and the people staying there really bonded and made the place special, especially "House" aka "Switch". We made 3 community meals and enjoyed the fellowship of fellow thru hikers. 'Pancho Villa' & 'Red Robin' even kicked in a few bucks to help with the cost, good karma guys, thanks!

Eli Gladman

2020-05

I loved this place; ended up zeroing here. Treehouse (the dude managing the hostel) does a good job running the place. Clean and inexpensive lodging option in Damascus.

Ezekiel Rawson

2023-05

Love this place. Highly recommend to anyone hiking through and looking for a place to crash

Jason Aarons

2021-05

Treehouse (host) was courteous, showed me bunks and showers etc. Place is well kept and clean. Prices reasonable. Just down the street from diner, wing place, etc.

Travis Scott

2021-05

Tree House and Dirt Nap were absolutely amazing hosts. I can highly recommend staying with them and they are really well located as well.

Sara Shogren

2022-05

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Sara Lynne

2023-05

Nice place to shower after driving on the roads for days! Awesome staff!

Amanda Wisser

2021-05

Absolutely wonderful placeClean, friendly and easy going. Great people and conversation. Will definitely be back.

Meg Greenlee

2022-05

Always a warm welcome. Love this spot. Football on the projector outside ... Go Steelers 😎

Bruce Berry

2021-05

It was a great place to take a zero day, very clean and well run.

Laura Barth

2022-05

Just perfect. Really enjoyed my stay and can't wait to come back.

Charlotte Hunt

2019-05

Awesome staff and very laid back. Great facilities for a hostel, but a little noisy at night.

Steve Bowling

2021-05

Great place, great people! My new Damascus go to spot.

Kenneth Fiorilli

2022-05

Great place to stay. Good people.

John Mosher

2020-05

Nice chill atmosphere and right beside the trail

Nick Myers

2018-05

Hiker friendly. A few beers are ok here too.

John Walsh

2020-05

Real hiker experience- very authentic. Not for tourists