Should I stay in a hostel in Alaska?

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Alaska, a hostel in town could be a great choice. Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

What are the best hostels in Alaska?

Wondering where our customers have booked rooms in Alaska? These are a few popular choices that may have reasonable prices: Alyeska Resort - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Bridgewater Hotel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at this motel. Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau - Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Land's End Resort - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kenai Fjords National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Aurora Denali Lodge - You can take advantage of free continental breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

What is there to see and do in Alaska?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy these things around Alaska. Get out into nature with places such as Denali State Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Katmai National Park and Preserve. Cultural attractions include Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Cyrano's Playhouse and University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit landmarks such as Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, Santa Claus House and Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears.

What's the best way to get around Alaska?

You can find the nearest airport in Nikolai, AK (NIB), 44.3 mi (71.4 km) from the city centre. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Talkeetna Station, Talkeetna Station or Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot.

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Arctic Adventure Hostel

337 West 33rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK

£35

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21 Apr-22 Apr

Located in Midtown Anchorage, this hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Arctic Benson Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Alaska - Anchorage and Alaska ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (44 reviews)

"Very nice, clean and quiet hostel good to relax and do your own thing. Option to do your laundry and make your own meal in a big kitchen."…"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2019

Arctic Adventure Hostel

Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Downtown

700 H Street, Anchorage, AK

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Located in Downtown Anchorage, this hostel is steps away from Bootlegger Cove, Holy Family Cathedral and Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Imaginarium - ...…

3.5/5Good! (88 reviews)

Decent budget hostel

"I stayed in Anchorage as my launch point to Denali and Seward/Kenai Fjords. It was good to be able to extend my stay and book the female dorm last minute in the days in between my trips. The manager, John, splits his time between the midtown location and downtown, and I found he was the most helpful ..."…"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2019

Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Downtown

Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Midtown

3104 Eide Street, Anchorage, AK

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Located in Midtown Anchorage, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Alaska ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (62 reviews)

Great stay in Anchorage

"John was an excellent host. We arrived late around 10:30 PM and he greeted us at the parking lot and walked my husband and I to our room. We had a full kitchen, bath, bedroom and living room. Wal-Mart is 2 blocks away and the next morning we stocked up on food for the week. Stayed 2 nights at Bent ..."…"

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2019

Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Midtown

Iditarod Trail Roadhouse

252 McGuires Dr, McGrath, AK

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This hostel is situated on the riverwalk.…

Iditarod Trail Roadhouse

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

3505 Davis Rd, Fairbanks, AK

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Situated near the airport, this hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Palace Theatre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Pioneer Park and Pioneer ...…

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

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: If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Alaska, a hostel in town could be a great choice. Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
: These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).
: Wondering where our customers have booked rooms in Alaska? These are a few popular choices that may have reasonable prices: Alyeska Resort - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Bridgewater Hotel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at this motel. Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau - Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Land’s End Resort - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kenai Fjords National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Aurora Denali Lodge - You can take advantage of free continental breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
: Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy these things around Alaska. Get out into nature with places such as Denali State Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Katmai National Park and Preserve. Cultural attractions include Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Cyrano’s Playhouse and University of Alaska Museum of the North. Visit landmarks such as Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, Santa Claus House and Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears.
: You can find the nearest airport in Nikolai, AK (NIB), 44.3 mi (71.4 km) from the city centre. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Talkeetna Station, Talkeetna Station or Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot.

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