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.

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

Best place for a cheap stay in expensive Alaska. Mixed feelings about this place…read more Pros: Quick and efficient checkin. Shoeless place. Clean bed and blankets along with towels. Small private rooms but ok for the price. Cons: Bathrooms weren't that clean and toilets were working on and off on one day. No clue how to get a hold of someone in the morning since no one's at the front desk. Not a very happening hostel; met some travelers in the kitchen but everyone was just doing their thing. Overall 3 stars coz of the value for money. Great if you're just looking for a quick stay. It's located a little ways from the center but so are the other hostels.

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 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.

I arrived at 8:30am (not check-in time), I was able to store my bag for the day which is great!…read more Although, the sign says an ID needs to be present when picking up this was not the case, they just let me go in and pick my bag (different girl at actual check-in later that evening), so I could've just took whatever I wanted. The girl at the front counter in my morning experience, was helpful to an extent, she seemed way more worried about texting on her phone. I then waited in the lobby and she was on the phone with a boyfriend talking about how much she hated her life. Later that evening, I checked in around 10:15pm. I was told that my 6 person room was not available, I had booked a room via the internet with confirmation. She then told me there was a 4 person room available and I would still only have to pay the $25 rate...thats fine. Well when I get to my room the lady in the room is very irritated i'm there. She said she stays here a lot for periods of time. Then proceeded to talk about how hot the room was and how no one ever wants to stay in it. I then proceed downstairs and the girl goes and looks to see if their is any room in the 6 person rooms. She finds that their is. She kept saying she doesn't know if there is or isn't...i mean how do you not know your occupancy? I then move to the 6 person room where I'm told that there are no bunks available. So I have to go back downstairs to ask about it and the employee just says, i don't know, its first come first serve i guess. So i have no idea if i'm stealing anyones bed, i was just told "there was an asian girl there who hurt her back yesterday and she hasn't been here since the morning", ummmm okay, i'm super tired so i'm not going to complain, I just need a place to sleep for the night. I then have to go downstairs again to ask about towels, i wasn't given any direction on check out times, amenities NOTHING....She gives me a towel, thats great, thank you, I then will proceed to find wherever the showers are by myself. I find a women's private bathroom on my floor (2nd). It is pretty clean, especially compared to where I stayed the previous night for 6x the cost. It was great heat and decent water pressure (not the greatest but good enough), the lock worked (I read previous reviews that someone's didn't). It worked for what I needed, so points there. I then proceed to go and do laundry. It is $1.50 each wash and $1.50 for dry. As I sit in the lobby, I am listening to the front desk employee and long term residents talk. Resident (R): What time is it? Employee (E): 11:00pm, one hour to get out of this shithole, then tomorrow I have to start all over again, I can't stand this place..etc...goes on her soap box about how horrible her life is. Another conversation: R: Why can't I get a room to myself for more than 3 nights in a row. E: I try to help you out as much as I can. R: I make every person leave that I can to have privacy. This Resident is the same woman who wanted me out of her room.

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!!!

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!

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.