The Notch Hostel

Making it to or through the White Mountains is a huge accomplishment. Stop in at the Notch to recuperate, relax, and resupply. Hikers voted the Notch in the top five hostels on the trail two years in a row on the Trek! We serve AT hikers from both Kinsman Notch and Franconia Notch.

The Notch Hostel is an 1890 farmhouse in North Woodstock, NH, that two young hikers from Massachusetts purchased and converted into a 30-guest hostel in 2015. Located one mile from downtown Lincoln/N. Woodstock and just minutes from Franconia Notch, Loon Mountain, and the Kancamagus Highway, this hostel is perfectly situated for any White Mountain adventure.

Stay in one of our shared or private rooms and enjoy our guest kitchens, lounge areas, and gardens. Thru- and section hikers on the Appalachian Trail can access us from Kinsman and Franconia Notch, and enjoy slackpacking and other special services. We’re open summer and winter, so come check us out on your next visit to the White Mountains! All our policies are listed here.

Guests consistently rate the Notch as one of the cleanest and most secure hostels they’ve ever stayed at. The porches and fire pits are the place to be on summer nights, and the winter crowd gathers around the indoor stove to share stories from the day. We have dog-friendly rooms and, in summer, a fenced-in yard where pups can run free. The Notch has been featured in NH Chronicle, Guides Gone Wild, The In Solidarity Project, Outside Magazine, The Trek, The Caledonian Record, NH PBS, and more. So what are you waiting for? Come stay at the Notch!

When you stay at the Notch, you get more than just a room. All guests have access to our gardens, fire pits, and grounds, fully equipped kitchens, fridges, food storage, living room, dining room, library, and WIFI. We provide free coffee, tea, sheets, blankets, pillows, bath towels, showers, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lockers. So grab your toothbrush and come on over! Please take a look at our policies prior to booking for info about dogs, minors, groups, cancellations, and more!