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.

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.

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.

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

Location, location, location. One block from bus stop. Two blocks from Walmart supercenter. If you…read moreare out for an adventure, or looking for a job, this is the place to call home when you are in Anchorage. Great staff, kitchen, and computers. Clean rooms and common areas.