When you are looking for a place to rest your head while on vacation, there are a few options to choose from. Hotel, Motel, Vacation rental or a hostel. Each option has its own benefits, but for the budget minded traveler, hostels offer the best value. Hostels are a great way to meet other travelers and save money on accommodations.
Hostels can be found in most major cities and typically offer a shared room with a group of people or a private room with just one or two people. Hostels also offer shared bathrooms, a common area, and most times a kitchen. Hostels are a great way to save money on food and nightlife.
In Fairbanks, there are two hostels to choose from. The Black Sheep Inn and the Alaska Wild Rover. The Black Sheep Inn is located in the heart of downtown Fairbanks and the Alaska Wild Rover is located on the edge of town.
Both hostels offer a variety of room options, and both have great reviews on Trip Advisor. So, if you are looking for a place to rest your head while in Fairbanks, and want to save some money, a hostel is the way to go.
Top Hostels in Fairbanks
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Sven'S Basecamp Hostel
From 105$
The venue is located 2.3 km from the Historical Pioneer Theme Park and 5 km from Fairbanks city centre. Comforts like a free car park and a sundeck are provided on site.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is within a 10-minute drive of the accommodation. Chena River State Recreation Area is set within a few minutes' drive from Sven'S Basecamp Hostel.
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Billie'S Backpackers Hostel
From 40$
The venue is located 5 km from the city centre of Fairbanks and 2 km from University of Alaska Fairbanks.
This accommodation is about 15 minutes' walk from Ice Alaska Ice Park. Serving diverse dishes, Tanana Valley Farmers Market and Zorba on the Run are just 525 metres away. The Historical Pioneer Theme Park is set within a few minutes' drive from Billie'S Backpackers Hostel.
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Fairbanks Downtown Hostel
Providing a bar and flat screen TV, Fairbanks Downtown Hostel lies within 6 km from University of Alaska Fairbanks.
This venue is 1 km away from the centre of Fairbanks. Fort Wainwright is 4 km away. Guests can dine in El Dorado and River City Cafe located within a 5-minute walk of the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Fairbanks Downtown Hostel include the Art Deco architectural showpiece Lacey Street Theatre.
Hotels in Fairbanks
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Fairbanks International, Fort Yukon, Birch Creek, Rampart, Stevens Village |
| Average Price 💰 | 194$ |
| Hotels in Fairbanks 🏨 | 104 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 575 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Chena River State Recreation Area, Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Sven'S Basecamp Hostel |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Billie'S Backpackers Hostel |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Fairbanks Downtown Hostel |