First of all ... this review long overdue, but talking to a friend about recent trips reminded me…read moreof this place and how much of a great experience it was, so here is my take on it: If you're planning a trip to Anchorage and looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay, Base Camp Anchorage is a great option to consider. Here's my review of the hostel based on a few criteria: Cleanliness: The hostel is well-maintained and consistently receives positive reviews for its cleanliness. Guests can expect a clean and tidy room upon arrival. Safety: The hostel has secure access control and a friendly on-site manager to help ensure the safety of all guests. Laundry facilities: The hostel offers laundry facilities, which is a great convenience for guests who may be traveling for an extended period. Friendly staff: I cannot say enough about the friendly and helpful nature of the hostel staff. They are always available to answer questions and provide recommendations for activities in the area. Convenient location: Base Camp Anchorage is located in a convenient location, within walking distance of many popular restaurants and shops. It is also within easy driving distance of many of Anchorage's top attractions, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center; several different hiking and camping options like glacier and mountain hiking, rafting and paragliding!! Talk to Ole, as he can definitely tell you where to go! Which leads me to the next ... Knowledgeable owner: The owner of the hostel is a knowledgeable hiker and outdoor enthusiast. Guests can expect to receive great recommendations for hiking trails and outdoor activities in the area. Overall, Base Camp Anchorage is one of my best experiences and a great option for anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and affordable place to stay in Anchorage. With its clean rooms, secure access, friendly staff, laundry facilities, convenient location, and knowledgeable owner, it is sure to provide an enjoyable stay for anyone visiting the area.

Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Loved that they offer bike rentals and group hiking trips in the…read moreevenings. Rooms were smartly designed with little curtains around each bed to block out incoming light, breakfast is offered for free and in a decent location. Just a short bus ride downtown or 1.5 mile walk. As a single female traveler, I felt safe.

Spenard Hostel far exceeded my expectations! It was very clean, and felt like home instantly…read more I travelled to Alaska to work for the summer and I can't imagine starting my adventure anywhere else. I was given helpful information about fun things to do in anchorage and throughout Alaska. David was especially helpful (one of the house parents) went out of his way to help me when I arrived off business hours, and give me extra info about anchorage bike trails, shopping, and beautiful places throughout the state. All of the staff old and new are very friendly, fun and had great things to say about working there. It is also very close to the airport and right around the corner from the 7 bus downtown! I would highly recommend this hostel!!

I don't know if this place is even in business any more. No reviews newer than 2020. Unable to find…read moreeven a single night - let alone 5 nights - when they have room available, and I tried about half a dozen different dates on their "check availability" link. Can't even find any info about their room rates.

Location: Okay location, probably a 10 minute driving distance from downtown so you will need a car…read morebut I think exploring Anchorage a car is necessary anyways. It's in a quiet area. The room: My friend and I had a private room furnished with a TV and a closet. It was nice, and sheets were already arrange for us. The room was actually pretty toasty, which is great for my SoCal butt in freezing Alaska. We were down the hall from a bathroom which is shared among the whole floor. It was very quiet, and everyone kept to themselves in their rooms. Probably the least social hostel I've ever stayed at (take that as you will). Bathroom: Bathrooms were really clean! Single bathroom that is shared within the whole floor but I never experienced a crowd to use. Common areas: The kitchen is MASSIVE and stocked with things to cook with (like spices and kitchen utensils). 2 refrigerators that we very useful because I had a lot of food prepared as an attempt to save some money. Overall my stay was comfortable and not overly priced, just didn't make any new friends here because it was so isolated.

Bed Bugs It took one bed bug and a nasty manager (leon)…read morefor me to leave this place , when i reported the bed bug in my room the manager started yelling at me and said i brought it in from the other lodge where i stayed , he harassed me and said he is not gonna give me my money back , he said the owner doesn't want to deal with this place anyway , the owner just collects the money that's all , this manager and owner took my money , just like that the only thing they give me back is $100 deposit , when i was leaving the manager was having a good laugh when i left , he made me homeless accused me of bringing bed bugs . I hope leon and the owner never enjoy my money , I pray that it brings them just pain . what goes around comes back around

So for a last minute place to stay, the Bent Prop Inn and Hostel was decent. Unfortunately I just…read morecouldn't shake the bizarre welcome we received. After driving from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, we realized we needed a place to stay for the night as we were flying out of Anchorage at 9am the next morning. So, once we got cellular service back, I looked up some hostels in the downtown Anchorage area and called Bent Prop Inn. The phone call went something like this, Me: "Do you have availability for tonight for two people?" Bent Prop Inn (BPI): "Yes, would you like a four bed dorm room or an eight bed dorm room?" Me: "Are they the same price?" BPI: "Yes, both rooms are $30 per night, per person." Me: "Great! How about the four bed dorm room." BPI: "Ok, I will put you down, come by anytime." Awesome! Another night we didn't have to sleep in the car!!! So when we were finished eating at Snow City Cafe, we ventured over to the hostel to check in. What a mistake. Arriving at 3:42pm, we were told that check in didn't start until 4pm and we were more than welcome to sit and hang out on the couch directly in front of their registration desk. Uh, awkward, no thanks. We returned to our rental car and drove around a bit. When we asked where we could park upon returning to the hostel, the young lady at the front desk told us she wasn't sure because she didn't have a car. Um, whether you have a car or not, you should be able to recommend a place for guests to park. Upon reviewing their website for this review, it says parking is available for $4 a day. I wonder where that was! I know I could have (and should have) explored the hostel myself but it would have been really nice if we were informed about the free WiFi, kitchen area, and other amenities when we checked in. The rooms and bathroom were both clean. It was kind of weird that the janitorial staff were cleaning at like 7 or 8pm and that there was a person sleeping on the couch behind the check in desk. I loved the ability to walk to downtown Anchorage if I went left but didn't quite feel comfortable walking to the right. Like I said before, it was a place to stay and it was very A-OK.

We stayed at Bent Prop on our first and last night in Alaska. The first evening we had reserved a…read moreprivate room. It was exceptionally simple, with a bed and one side table, but our bathroom was right outside the door, and they provided towels for us. It was quiet, inexpensive and just what I expected from a hostel. On our last night in Alaska, EVERY hotel in Anchorage was booked solid (I wish I was exaggerating, but we made calls for hours). We stopped back into Bent Prop and even though they were nearly full, they put us in separate bunk rooms (women's and men's). The bunk room was tight for sure, with 6 girls, a lot of luggage, and people coming in and out frequently - but, pretty typical hostel. What impressed me about Bent Prop was the staff. On both our evenings, the staff were SO friendly and went above and beyond to help us. If you are on a budget, this a great place to stay.

A decent hostel overall. It's in a good location and affordable, which is why I picked it. It's in…read moreOK shape- around what you would expect for a hostel. Lots of bathrooms, a few old computers, a decent kitchen. More or less clean. The crowd is very diverse in background and age. All of the staff that I have met have been unfriendly or downright mean. A big drawback is the hours. There is a midnight curfew during the week and 1 AM on the weekends, which feels a bit restrictive since the sun doesn't even set until midnight in the summer. The place shuts down 11 AM to 4 PM and you can't be in your room or the office. No safe storage for big bags - just lockers for valuables. Bring your own lock.

If you are looking for a clean, quite place to rest your head-this is it. Staying in downtown…read moreAnchorage was awesome, I was close to everything. The people running the show at the Hostel were as friendly and informative as it gets. My stay was a bit off their season. Which, I guess is why they were in full tilt maintenance mode, literally replacing an entire bathroom with beautiful tile & new fixtures, all without disturbing anyone (there are so many bathrooms, which before staying there I was leery about). Parking was interesting (you are in downtown) until I found Delaney Park on 9th, which is free, otherwise you'll have to do metered. But, if you're truly backpacking the bus system is awesome (really easy to follow) and it's across the street down 1/2 block to the main terminal...very convenient! Cooking was really fun there, everyone was accommodating as to usage of stoves, etc.& everyone traded food. Basically if you mentioned something smelled good they would be giving you a little plate to try...very nice people! I stayed in a private room, which was clean, comfortable & quite. The bunk rooms looked like fun though, maybe next time- cause the price is right!!

I stayed at the Backpacker's Inn for 6 nites in July, 2012, and it was relaxed, friendly and there…read morewas a terrific commeraderie among the guests. I had a private room ($60/nite) with a TV (that didn't work) and a fridge (that did). Accommodations are simple with few frills, but the bed was comfortable and the staff seemed to go out of their way to assure my comfort. There's a kitchen downstairs of the Blue Building, adjacent to the TV room, a fun gathering place. With this experience under my belt, I needed a room for only one nite in July, 2013, and didn't think twice about calling ABI.I had the same room as a year ago (the TV still wasn't fixed, but not a big deal). This time, there was excessive noise from the halls and it was difficult getting to sleep. The courtesy from the staff was also lacking, and it just wasn't the same. It's true; you can't go home again... Still that one nite can't trump the wonderful 6 nites I had the year before, and I'm sure it was just a freak situation. I would stay there again; you can't beat the price!

I came across these old photos that I took when I stayed here. I am not sure if this place is still…read morehere (hope it is), but I remember it being a good place. The people who worked here at the time were friendly, the place itself was cute, the prices and the comfort level were fair, and this place was within easy walking distance of downtown and many local attractions. I have fond memories of being here and with my stay in Anchorage.

Got bit by bedbugs and I am still getting bit after leaving, And I washed Everything, every other…read moreday. Disgusting!! The Mgr there is Very Unfriendly unless you are a man. She allows drinking alcohol too!

Used to love this place for the summer on my visits the previous managers were always so helpful…read moreand welcoming place has turned into a dump since new manager took over in 2017 and still active, piss poor customer service skills was hung up on just trying to get info, very rude lady. did try to check in again now that it's been years and the no life manager is still active there. would not recommend this place to anyone!!!

We were stuck in Anchorage for an extra day due to a delayed flight. The place we originally booked…read morewouldn't let us book another night. It was a major inconvenience due to the fact that we had a lot of luggage and a little kid with us. We came to Qupqugiaq and were treated with such kindness and grace it felt like a lifesaver. The atmosphere is fantastic and the room we stayed in was adorable. For it's price and the kind people working here, it deserves a 5 star review.

This wasn't a bad place to stay, but definitely wouldn't stay again. It was sweet that they left…read moreus a bottle of water and snacks. The bed was comfortable. It's very dated and needs updating.

For $35 a night, this place saved me from being homeless for the night when Motel 6 was changing…read moreover $300 and all of the car rental companies were sold out. I arrived at around 1am and had no plans. My fault I know. It's not pretty, but it will get the job done. Isn't that the whole point of a hostile to begin with? I didn't see any bed bugs, the mattresses are sealed in a bed cover, and I received fresh bedding. The threat of bed bugs almost made me not come here, but I was truly out of options, and I'm glad I stayed here.

Bedbugs. One of the…read morecheapest list prices for hostels in Anchorage. Hard to find any other hostels that even answer their phone after 6 but this place is staffed 24 hours. Also usually has beds open. Bad news: bedbugs. Quite a few of them. Luckily the room was so filthy that I thought there were a good probability of bedbugs and I didn't take anything out of my bags, leaving them zipped up. Still, I'm going to have to stop by a laundromat instead of mountain biking this morning and dry everything on HIGH to kill any bedbugs.

I went to Anchorage for Christmas in 2015. I Had a great time and the managers Cindy and Jon were…read moreamazingly welcoming and kind. I was expecting for that since the place is well reviewed in TripAdvisor and booking.com. As a solo traveler I was looking for good price and safety. They helped me save money taking me to the wild life reserve and even to see the northern lights at night. They gave me rides every time I needed. The rooms are small apartments with living room( TV and cable!), well equipped kitchen, the shower was also great ( good pressure and water temperature), bed comfortable and clean. The location is also very good, close to bus stations, Walmart, restaurants and shops. The hostel also has a shuttle service, check with Cindy or Jon for availability. I arrived very early in te morning and Al picked me up, very nice man as well. I highly recommend Bent and prop in for families and solo travelers as well, you will definitely have a good experience for little money.

one of the best hostiles I stayed at, very clean, active manager seeking fairness for all not just…read morea few, choice of semi private Motel type rooms if you want a better than shared room stay. In addition , I am certain that the Managers John and helper Cindy's due diligence in active screening of those who stay and instant involvement in any questionable or bad activity that occurs. the bad- they are partial to an odd pattern, I saw some homeless drunk and hypes get really good treatment while a few sober working people got close to rude abrupt treatment while they were being more than kind to the proprietor. I got stand off ish treatment although I tried to be genuinely friendly as they seemed like good people, 2 different people I saw down the road that were guest when I was said the managers said bad unkind untrue things of me behind my back, they both told me without my asking, and I believe them as, they were not associated with one another, they were honest as I knew them, it explains a lot about what I experienced there. And my treatment when I returned. Despite this, If I needed a low price bed, I would Probably go here before anywhere else, I do know of ONE better low price place though, on Fire weed