LURAY LODGING FIELD GUIDE
A Short Respite at Luray’s Open Arms Hostel: Showers, Stories, and a Quiet Base Near the Trail
A 10-hour day pass at Open Arms Hostel in Luray provides hikers and bikers a place to rest, shower, cook, and meet fellow travelers—useful for anyone pressing pause between miles on the Appalachian Trail.
A Short Respite at Luray’s Open Arms Hostel: Showers, Stories, and a Quiet Base Near the Trail.
Tucked in Luray, Virginia, Open Arms Hostel offers a traveler-focused refuge—comfortable shared lodging, a communal kitchen, and basic amenities—intended for hikers, bikers and visitors who need a daytime base to rest and refresh. The hostel sits 8 miles west of the Appalachian Trail and aims to foster camaraderie among transient outdoor folk while keeping its services reserved exclusively for non-local travelers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Shared Kitchen and Shared Stories
The hostel emphasizes camaraderie among travelers: a communal kitchen is a social hub for hikers and bikers to cook, swap routes and linger over a hot meal between stretches of trail.
A Quiet Base Near the Appalachian Trail
Located in Luray and described as perfectly situated relative to the Appalachian Trail, the hostel functions as a convenient daytime stop for those traveling the region.
Showers, Bedding and a Day of Clean-Up
The day pass is designed for travelers to rest, take a shower, use comfortable lodging space and refresh before continuing on—an intentional short-stay offering for visitors on the move.
What the day feels like
What a Day Here Feels Like
The Day Pass is a compact, practical interlude: arrive at the hostel in town, check in for a roughly 10-hour stay, clean up in shared shower facilities, prepare a meal in the communal kitchen or step out to nearby restaurants, and spend time trading route tips and stories with fellow travelers before heading back onto the trail or road.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Day Pass works best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Day Pass covers a roughly 10-hour period—planned as a daytime respite rather than an overnight stay.
Bring personal toiletries for the shower and any ingredients or utensils you’ll need if you plan to cook in the communal kitchen.
Plan to arrive at Open Arms Hostel at 1260 East Main St in Luray for check-in and use of the Day Pass facilities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Day Pass?
The Day Pass covers a 10-hour period.
Where do I go to use the Day Pass?
Check in at Open Arms Hostel at 1260 East Main St, Luray, VA.
Who is allowed to use the hostel’s Day Pass?
The hostel serves travelers—hikers, bikers and non-local visitors; it does not admit local residents and requires guests to be 18 or older.
Can I shower and use the kitchen with a Day Pass?
Yes. The Day Pass is intended for guests to clean up in shared shower facilities and to use the communal kitchen or walk to nearby restaurants.
Does the hostel ever refuse service?
Yes. The hostel reserves the right to refuse any patron at any time for any reason.
Is this suitable for families with children?
No—guests must be 18 or older, so the Day Pass is not suitable for minors.