Great lodge! Absolutely love the Gold Miner's Suite! The garage and full kitchen make for a…read morecomfortable and convenient stay. High on my list for visiting family members and newcomers alike

Thank you Jill and Scott for a wonderful stay! We had 6 great nights/days and I recommend staying…read moreat this place if you are ever visiting Fairbanks. I really appreciated the time Jill and Scott spent with us over breakfast telling us about the history of Fairbanks and giving us tips about what to do and where to go for dinner. I loved hearing about the history of the house and looking at all the black and white photos from over 100 years ago. Thank you for making it one of the best vacations we've ever had!

Yelpers near and far listen here and listen closely: you absolutely 100% want to stay at this…read moreincredible Bed and Breakfast known as Alaska Heritage House. My dad and I had the opportunity to stay here on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. We just needed a quick place to stay for one night in Fairbanks as we had another flight to Bettles the following morning. So, so many regrets - I wish we had at least two nights here! The place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places!!! How awesome! We stayed in the William Room ($131) which was on the first floor of this beautifully historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of Fairbanks. The manager (?), Melanie, greeted us and got us checked in for the night. We were able to make ourselves feel at home even with all of the antiques everywhere. I was truly amazed and got out my DSLR to take some more photos. We did our laundry every chance we got during our five-week trip so I was quite thankful Melanie allowed us to use the washer and dryer which were located in the basement. Although each room seemed to be booked, we actually didn't see many other guests during our short stay. Like I mentioned before, our stay was short and we had to leave to get back to the airport pretty early. Melanie was so gracious to accommodate us and still provide breakfast despite it being before the normal breakfast time - I really appreciate that! The pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit were all incredible and I'm not just saying that - it was one of the best breakfasts of the entire trip! I'm going to let the pictures show how great this place is but I do want to note this is one of the oldest buildings in Alaska, built in the 1916s (I think) by a wealthy man to court a female to Fairbanks. It was sold a short while later to author Mary Lee Davis and has since changed owners upwards of 11 times. It's been restored and decorated to reflect the early 19th century. Check out the pictures but more importantly, book a stay here!

Alaska Grizzly Lodge: an absolute gem about 15 minutes north of downtown and easily one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. It's run by Janet, Fred, and JB: all incredibly friendly people who go out of their way to make your stay special. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest having a great experience. One of the coolest parts: you can see the Aurora right from the property since it's tucked away from city lights in lightly wooded surroundings. That said: I still recommend doing at least one guided tour because the experience can be even better. What really stood out: Janet tracks maps, cameras, KP index, and weather forecasts every night, stays up until 3am, and will literally knock on your door if the Northern Lights appear. That level of service is amazing. They're also very knowledgeable: not just about the Aurora, but even the annual ice sculpture festival. The breakfasts were delicious. JB and Fred prepared both continental and cooked meals that hit the spot. The rooms were clean, cozy, and comfortable, with an extra heater if needed, though central heating was always on. The common area was spacious, with plenty of tables and lounge seating to relax. The guests were all friendly, which added to the welcoming vibe. Bottom line: this place didn't just provide a place to stay, it made the trip!

UPDATE! As I write this, I am sitting in the lovely common area of the lodge, watching the sun come…read moreup. I am updating my review because once we got here, the hosts were wonderful, and the lodge is exactly what we wanted. Very comfy, nice amenities, cozy chairs for reading, etc. The hosts, Janet and Fred, are very friendly and knowledgeable about both the local area and aurora viewing. Fred handles the hot breakfast every day and has been eager to accommodate my dietary requests, even tho I offered to bring my own items. Janet handles the night shift and happily wakes guests personally if and when the aurora decides to pop up. As others mentioned, there are multiple viewing balconies so you can see the lights wherever they decide to show themselves. Who knew that the "northern" lights are sometimes in the south? Well, now I know! In short, the place is great. I wish we could stay longer! Hopefully they get the website back online and get the other communication issues resolved soon. They are working very hard to keep up with everything (Fairbanks is not the most gentle climate for a big ol' wooden building!) and I wish them all the best with the business.

We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Beautiful accommodations, delicious homemade breakfast…read moredaily, and great conversation with the family running this lodge. Definitely save some time in your itinerary just to soak up the beauty of the property before you jet off to your planned adventures.

Great place to stay when in Fairbanks! Hospitality....Deb and Cory are just so warm and…read moreaccommodating, talk about genuine hospitality! The lodge is super clean and the place is amazing! The view from all angles are just priceless! You have all the amenities of a 5 star resort and just amazing greenery! I will definitely be coming back! We literally have everything...full gunctional kitchen with dishware and appliances....5 star all accross ...thank you Deb and Cory for an amazing week

This lodge was part of our tour package. Our room was humid. One benefit of traveling with seniors…read moreis that I was able to have the gym to myself for both days that I stayed here. Housekeeping attempted to come into our room 2xs without knocking. Also another guest appeared lost and tried to get into our room many times within the night. They offer a breakfast buffet for 18.95 a person. The offerings were meh. Due to large tour groups the lines were long unless you waited until the group left. Bed had a strange spring to it.

Great staff, the day staff are nice and the drivers are super chill. The continental breakfast has…read morethe basics, cormed beef hash/sausage/patties, a waffle maker. The breakfast staff lady with the pink hair is super attentive and friendly with the staff. The rooms are a bit older kind of wallpaper feeling but okay size. You can hear people opening doors and walking down the hallway. The cabins are isolated a bit outer to the property. To conserve they do not clean the bedsheets every day but are generous with additional anemity requests and check in for trash etc. Theres a microwave and a mini fridge. Its around 15 min from the airport so super fast and there are some small things to do around the area on the property, but not much. It is like 30 min walk to Fred Meyer (relatively short drive). No shuttle to downtown, but uber available. 180$ round trip to chena hot spring leaving at 8, return at 6pm. Plenty of tours come in for guest pick up and there's ample waiting space. Overall cozy and chill. Super close to the auto rental (just down the sidewalk). Relatively maintained roads and okay parking (can be a bit full at times). Close to the highways. Early check in is rare as they get spurts of popularity, 4pm is check in. The suana and some of the activities were closed, so not usable. I'd recommend against the aurora specials and opting for another room instead. The aurora special room basically has a balcony facing the river, but the owner added property lights (probably for safety) that never turn off, so its quite hard to see the auroras. The only time you are able to see them is if the kp is high AND its super clear and the northern lights tend to be on the rightish side. But even then I found the observatory room ceiling covered in ice. You are much better off renting a car and chasing the auroras in the area as theres just too much light pollution. In our time there it was not viewable from the area until possible the day we left (5 days). Overall, I do feel like its friendly and convenient location. Just not the best for northern lights.

They used to have real sausage Real egg and super good…read morewaffles breakfast I haven't been there recently, but I remember they always also had like excellent fruit and yogurt and just real good breakfast enough to always make two trips

I have stayed at this hotel for years since I often work nearby when I travel to Fairbanks. The…read morestaff are friendly and the breakfast is always better than the normal continental fare you expect from hotel chains. The rooms are nice and beds are comfortable.

Wonderful hosts and an amazing cozy cabin! You will not be disappointed! The property was so…read morebeautiful. The ride and drive way were always clean do driving was not a problem. The host went over and above on our quest for seeing the northern lights. She really made our trip everything we hoped for

Had a great two night stay here. The location is central to everything downtown. 2 hour parking…read moreoutside and close to a free lot, 3 blocks away. Free WiFi. Super clean. Cozy rooms with TVs. Kitchen is nice, and we used it to cook one night. Two showers and bathrooms. Some books and also info about the area around. Host is very kind. A nice deck out back also!

From the owner: Fairbanks Downtown Hostel has an amazing location in the heart of the city and within a walking…read moredistance of the Chena river. We offer private rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access, a terrace, a fully stocked kitchen, laundry and lots of other amenities. Guests can enjoy the in-house restaurant as well as many other local bars, restaurants,shops and museums all within a minute walk!

If I could give six stars, I would! The couple that run this place is amazingly sweet! It's like…read morestaying with your grand parents! My girlfriend and I stayed there on the first night of our 7 night Alaska trip. We had a ton of ground to cover but seriously wish we could've stayed there the entire time. They served an excellent breakfast (fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea, bacon and pancakes with freshly picked Alaskan blueberries) and the room we had had such great character. If I'm ever in Fairbanks again, I know exactly where I'll be staying.

This was the best deal in our 2 week vacation to Alaska. Great rates. The hosts were very…read moreknowledgeable about the area and gave tons of suggestions on what to do (and what NOT to do). The room was clean, breakfast was delicious and they even offered advice on where to get a tire fixed at a good rate after our flat on the Haul Road. I would stay here again if I ever visit Fairbanks!