Explore Youth Hostels in Fairbanks, AK

Located in Fairbanks, 1.7 miles from University of Alaska Fairbanks, Billie's Backpackers Hostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hostel has a grill and a 24-hour front desk. At the hostel, each room has a patio. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, a shared bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. At Billie's Backpackers Hostel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fairbanks, like hiking. Fairbanks International Airport is 3.7 miles away.

- "Feels like home" - "Wonderful host, clean and cozy, close to the farmers market!" - "Qute and cozy." - "Comfy stay with all the amenities !" - "Will definitely come back to stay! Very unique place" - "Fantastic, great value. Meeting Billie and Otis was a bonus." - "Great value for the price!" - "Would stay again" - "A warm and happy place in Alaska" - "Great place to stay." - "“ Northern lights “, magical life long friendships, and a once in a lifetime experience."

Hostal with free parking, 3-minute walk to University of Alaska-Fairbanks
This hostal features laundry facilities, a garden, and charcoal grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Bathrooms are shared.
Billie's Backpackers Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. This Fairbanks hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I found the place to be unique in its room rental setup. I've never stayed in a location where you share a room with others. It was a fun experience, and I had the opportunity to chat with the other guests. I highly recommend staying at Billie’s." - "This Hostel is a wonderful find! It is on bus routes for easy transportation, and near several eateries. I liked meeting people from outside Alaska, especially Jorge, a Chilean biker who biked alone from the southern tip of South America to the Beaufort Sea! Billie and her son, Walter, made me feel at home, and I enjoyed their company. I will return, and will also tell my friend in our village about this gem!"

Located in Fairbanks, 2.7 miles from University of Alaska Fairbanks, Sven's Basecamp Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. At the hostel, rooms have a patio with a garden view. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain accommodations at Sven's Basecamp Hostel also feature a balcony. Fairbanks International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

- "Clean facilities and great hospitality" - "The staff surprised us with pizza and cookies" - "Very nice will return" - "Excellent" - "Amazing !" - "Home away from home." - "Great Stay!! go For it !" - "great stay!" - "Great stay in the outdoors" - "A unique and wonderful experience stayingu in a comfortable treehouse at a very reasonable rate. We will definitely stay" - "Relaxed and welcoming" - "Best for the buck"

Welcome to Alaska's longest running and most popular Hostel.
At Billie's Hostel, you are sure to have a wonderful unique Alaska experience. Billie was born and raised in Fairbanks and has lived in this location more than 50 years. She personally welcomes guest from all over the world, where they meet, share travel adventures, and create lasting memories. It is here that you will be made to feel right at home no matter where you are from or where you are going.

The space
The hostel Main dormitory is located on the upper level of the hostel. Each room has 4 beds (bunks) in a shared setting.

Guest access
The hostel is open 24/7. There is no curfew. A security code is provided to gain access to the hostel dormitories and interior common spaces.
The Main dorm is located upstairs and has its own full bathroom (with shower); downstairs, guests have access to the main bathroom, full kitchen, dining area, common room with television, and indoor sitting areas.
Guests may enjoy the hostel grounds and gardens with shaded pavilions and pergola, picnic tables and barbecue during our Summer months and Aurora viewing during Winter. (Yes, if the aurora is active and the sky is clear, you can see the Northern Lights from the hostel!)

Other things to note
We are open every day of the year. Reservations are highly recommended especially in the busy summer months.
Each Shared room has 4 beds (bunks).
We are happy to accommodate late-night check-ins (after 7pm) but we ask that you let us know your approximate arrival time so that we can send you late arrival instructions.
IMPORTANT -> If you are planning to check in after midnight, then make sure you are reserving the previous day as the first day of your reservation, otherwise your bed will NOT be available until 10am on the day of your arrival.
Billie will attempt to separate men/women, but we are a small hostel and most times that is not practical - especially during the busy summer months.
Billie also offers private rooms -- which may be booked on Airbnb or on our website.
Contact Billie if you have any questions.

Hangers • Iron • Dryer • Bed linens • Shampoo • Hair dryer • Washer • Essentials • Extra pillows and blankets • Hot water

Best location in town. Downtown right on 2nd Avenue. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, museums, visitor centers, etc. Sunny deck with patio furniture available to guests in the summer months. Literally 300ft from Chena River and Golden Heart Plaza. Parking Garage a 100ft away that charges $5 a day and lots of free street parking. Discounts to a restaurant a few feet away.

The space
Historical building, fully renovated with new appliances ,great common space, full kitchen, free washer and dryer and sunny deck for the summer months. This is a PRIVATE bedroom with SHARED bathrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry and deck.

Guest access
Free washer and dryer, full kitchen, living room and sunny deck with lounging chairs

Hot water • Shampoo • Hangers • Hair dryer • TV • Bed linens • Shower gel • Essentials • Free dryer – In unit • Free washer – In building

Best location in town. Downtown right on 2nd Avenue. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, museums, visitor centers, etc. Sunny deck with patio furniture available to guests in the summer months. Literally 300ft from Chena River and Golden Heart Plaza. Parking Garage a 100ft away that charges $5 a day and lots of free street parking. Discounts to a restaurant a few feet away.

The space
Fully renovated historical building in the very heart of Downtown Fairbanks. Full Kitchen, free washer and dryer and WIFI , sunny deck for the summer months. This is a PRIVATE bedroom with SHARED bathrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry and deck.

Free washer – In building • Hot water • Hair dryer • Essentials • Shower gel • Free dryer – In building • Bed linens • TV • Hangers • Shampoo

Best location in town. Downtown right on 2nd Avenue. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, museums, visitor centers, etc. Sunny deck with patio furniture available to guests during the summer months. Literally 300ft from Chena River and Golden Heart Plaza. Parking Garage a 100ft away that charges $5 a day. Discounts to a restaurant a few feet away.

The space
Fully renovated historical building in the very heart of Downtown Fairbanks. Full Kitchen, free washer and dryer and wifi, sunny deck for the summer months. This is a PRIVATE bedroom with SHARED bathrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry and deck.

Washer • Hair dryer • Heating • Dryer • TV • Hangers • Portable air conditioning • Essentials • Hot water • Bed linens

The "Musher" is a private cabin suitable for 2 adults, featuring two twin beds. It offers a small outside deck and access to all communal amenities.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Basecamp, the bathroom, showers, and kitchen are just a stone's throw away. This cabin is perfect for relaxed, quiet, and quality rest.

An extra bed (camping-style cot bed) can be added for $20. This cabin is dog friendly.

The space
Sven’s Basecamp Hostel is where adventurers in Alaska begin a journey, meet up after a trip, or take a much-needed rest. Mountaineers, amateur naturalist, wilderness guides, motorcyclist, and those looking to explore Alaska find friends and relaxation here like nowhere else in Fairbanks.

Centrally Located between two major ports of entry we are 3.5 miles from Fairbanks International Airport and 3.5 miles from the Fairbanks train station.

You will be within a mile of a Fred Meyer food and supply store and minutes away from some of our favorite bars and restaurants where the locals like to go.


You’ll love your stay because of the private unique glamping experience, the meals you will cook and share (likely with new friends) in the community kitchen, and the memories you will probably value for a lifetime.

Come alone or bring family and friends. We even welcome your furry friends- leashed- if they are well behaved and welcoming to others.

The beds are fitted with sheets and pillows. Towels are available upon request.

The bathroom and shower are conveniently located in our community bath house nearby.

Guest access
Firepit / Barbecue Grill
Hand crafted benches and a metal fire pit with endless wood for everybody to use. Sit around a warming fire, exchange travel stories and travel plans with other adventurers from all over the world. Cook your own steak on a big barbecue and enjoy your food at the picnic table or the log swing.

Wireless Internet
You might have been out of touch with your loved ones for a few days or even weeks. No worries, a wireless signal covers most of the property

Laundry, showers, bathroom
Are you in need of some cleaning? There are 2 showers, 3 bathrooms and 2 male/female wash stalls with hairdryers. We have laundry service available for $12-16 per load depending on load size.

Kitchen
In the kitchen you will find a big refrigerator with attached freezer, a microwave, an oven with a propane cooking stove and plenty of silverware, plates, pans and pots for your ultimate cooking experience, if you got what it takes to be a cook.

Main office building
Planning your trip? Come to the office and find out where and what to expect out there in the Alaskan Bush. Running dogs, living in the bush and guiding trips all over Alaska has taught me a few things and sharing my own experiences with you will help getting you not only ready for any outdoor adventure but also will ensure you visit the parts of Alaska that are right for you.
Here you also get all the info you need to find out where the good restaurants are, the places to visit, which hotspots not to miss, what trips to book or simply finding out what’s happening in Fairbanks. Sven or his staff knows what’s going on in and around town and love to share their knowledge with you.

Parking/How to get here
Should you arrive with your own car there’s a big parking lot and plenty of space for any size rig. We do not provide a shuttle service. If you arriving from the airport or train station, the best way to get here is by taxi. It is only about a 5 min drive and should only cost you between $10-15 per ride.

The Fun Corner
What about a game of volleyball? a foosball match or a play of ping pong? Unleash the monster, release the energy and join in on the fun. Along with all the other activities we have planned for next summer you won’t get bored at Sven’s.

Other things to note
You will have free parking in our parking lot. Motorcyclists have designated parking. We have a community kitchen that is stocked with pots/pans and dishes that you are welcome to use. There are also two refrigerators and dry food storage. We ask that all guests clean the dishes they use and label their food with their name and date of storage.


***PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND RULES BEFORE REQUESTING A RESERVATION.*** When making a request, please tell us a little about yourselves, your interest in the cabin and indicate that you have read the full listing and house rules. Hope to see you soon!