Arctic Adventure Hostel

Clean, comfortable, and friendly
Arriving after 1 a.m., I felt welcomed and well informed about the area. My room was clean and secure with the whole atmosphere relaxing.

Clean, cheap, and lots of extras
cheap, well equipped, internet, laundry room access, towels, near groceries store. not right downtown if that's what you are looking for. The walk to the downtown area (say C street and Fifth Street) is about twenty-five minutes. Walmart is a couple of blocks away and a four-minute drive to Safeway groceries store. I stayed in this hostel for three nights in June 2007. The owner lives there, so he is often there to respond to your needs. Sometimes he's out running errands, but if you tell him you arrive at that time, he'll be here. He is a nice guy. Your room comes with a key and towels (just ask) and has bed sheets, a blanket, pillows, and a few coat hangers. There is also a TV with cable TV access as well as a fridge. There is one computer in the main room for free internet access. Laundry is open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. $1 per load ($1 washer and $1 dryer). The kitchen is pretty big with a huge bar style counter in the middle to accommodate everybody. The kitchen is well equipped (two sinks, a stove, oven, a microwave, pots, pans, cups, bowls), one toaster (plus one that doesn't work). There is free coffee. You get free pancake mix, but you have to make the dough yourself. Still, it's a free breakfast. Because it has a lot of guests, there always seem to be interesting free fresh food left from previous guests (butter, jam, bread). There are also a bunch of herbs and seasoning. There are two full size bathrooms on each floor for a total of four bathrooms and about twenty rooms total. It seems that you can always find one open when you want it. The overall looks is not the cleanest as far as painting and conditions, but it's clean and maintained. Then again, you're staying in a hostel, not a hotel room that would cost you three to five times that much. It's a good deal. Of course, the best of all hostel is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn about other cultures and tips for traveling yourself. So enjoy the word!

I stayed for a total of six nights of ten spent in Alaska in January 2007. It was economical, clean, and felt very safe. I found Joseph, the owner, very helpful, and keen to make my stay in Alaska as good as possible. I particularly appreciated that he was sensitive to women travelers -- there was a big sign saying "no pornography" on the (free to use) computer and he said that some females staying elsewhere had found open use of internet porn quite intimidating. It was possible to be private or friendly. Most of the people staying were there for the winter, doing temporary jobs and it was interesting to talk to them and get their take on Anchorage and Alaska. Location good -- downtown and bus routes accessible, great baker/cafe (Europa) five minutes' walk, gear shops and two good whole food cafes ten minutes walk, airport five miles.

I stayed in this hostel for two weeks on and off in December of 2006 and it was a very enjoyable experience. The other travelers were very friendly and we'd sit in the day room and exchange stories about our travels. The hostel staff was very helpful and accommodating. The owner most especially helped me get a good deal on my travel arrangements. The place is quiet and very clean. You get the most value for your money. I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to Alaska.

Joseph, the owner, was very helpful and knowledgable about Alaska. He demonstrated on numerous occasions helpful and moneysaving ideas of local interests. He is a professional but approachable hostel owner and i would recommend a visit to his hostel over others in alaska.

We stayed six days in this hostel. All the rooms we stayed were very clean. The owner of this hostel, Mr. Gunder, was very friendly, informative, and kind. We had a great stay in this hostel. This hostel is at a convenient location in Anchorage.

Very friendly staff and quite helpful. I spent four days there and while the owner is still making improvements to the place (it just opened January 1st, 2006), he went out of his way to make me feel at home. Clean, quite and friendly!