hostelsoha

A Social Stay For Travelers

Travelers Hosted

COUNTRIES

Semi-private pod beds with outlet, light, privacy curtain, and storage in spacious dorm rooms.

Casual dispersed tent camping, parking for car-campers & van-lifers, and safari tents with beds.

Weekly social outings, tours, and events perfect for solo-travelers, groups, and couples.

On-site store with convenience items, international exports, and locally made merchandise.

Our Location

Welcome to the first hostel in West Michigan! Located right outside downtown South Haven, we are 5 minutes from the beach, downtown, and from grocery stores.

If you’re unfamiliar with hostels we recommend you start here or read our FAQ. If you’ve already fallen in love with hostels then this is the place for you. This summer (our first official season!) we’re calling all backpackers, car-campers, van-lifers, skoolies, students, bike-packers, and any and all travelers to come and stay.

Dreaming of spending the summer working next to the beach?

Individuals who wish to work at one of South Haven’s hospitality businesses are welcome to apply for lodging for the duration of the summer season. With rates even students can afford and no shortage of fun events, we promise there’s no place you’d rather be.

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Amenities We Offer

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We had an amazing experience tent camping at the SoHa Hostel! Nadia and the SoHa crew were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The grounds were peaceful and well-maintained, perfect for a relaxing night under the stars. The hostel's location is ideal—close to downtown South Haven and the beach, which made our stay even better. We loved the sense of community at SoHa and appreciated the cozy, laid-back atmosphere. We can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend for anyone looking for an affordable, comfortable place to stay.

"I’ve stayed at countless hostels around the world, and I can tell that what Nadia is building is going to be special. American hostels are notoriously terrible, but Nadia is trying to build a real backpackers hostel right here in Southwest Michigan. The layout makes it very welcoming to both solo and group travelers. The location is incredible. The people are amazing and warm. I stayed in one of the hammocks and had a great time"

My husband and I stayed at SoHA on the Labor Day weekend, everything amazing, flexible and outstanding. As soon as we set up the tent, we were welcomed around a fire pit with other guests. Even though we’re tired from the work week and the trip, we stayed up talking, sharing experiences and making friends. Unbelievable place! Definitely coming back.