Homer Hostel - International Backpacker's Inn

The Homer Hostel is located in a big house in the heart of Homer. It is within walking distance to the beach, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, the Pratt Museum, nightlife, grocery stores, health food store, the library and post office. Bicycles are available for rent to explore further and can be ridden on a pleasant 6 mile trip to the end of the 5 mile long land spit into Kachemack Bay. We have 2 single sex dorms and 1 coed dorm. There are also 2 private rooms. There are 4 bathrooms in the building, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 microwaves, lounge with picture window, book exchange, traveler info, a lawn and porch to relax on. Internet access is available for free at the library which is a 3 minute walk away. The hostel is open to guests 24 hours a day.

Rates:

5-6 Bed Dorm $22 (20.85+tax)

Private Room for 1 person $48 (45.50+tax)

Private Room for 2 people $58 (54.98+tax)

Family Room (1 or 2 people + up to 3 kids) $68 (64.45+tax)



Reservations can be made by credit card or prepayment. A deposit of one night's stay is required. Changes or cancellation of reservations can be made with no charge only if they are made at least 2 days before your arrival date. If you need to cancel or change a reservation please let us know as soon as possible. Any changes or cancellations received with less than 2 days advance notice will be charged 100% of the one night deposit. If you don't show up for your reservation you will be charged 100% of the one night deposit and the remainder of your reservation will be cancelled. Even if the change was not in your control this cancellation policy will be followed.

Homer Alaska is a small town on the south end of the Kenai Peninsula in southcentral Alaska. It is 220 miles (350 km) south of Anchorage. The scenic drive from Anchorage to Homer takes you along Turnagain Arm, where you might see the white Beluga Whales. The trip also takes you along the shores of Cook Inlet where you can see snow covered Mount Iliamna and Mt Reboubt across the inlet. These are inactive volcanoes (usually!) and rise more than 10000 feet (3000 meters) above the sea. The town of Homer is home to about 5000 residents, with about 5000 more living in the surrounding communities. Within walking distance from the hostel there are many cafes, art galleries, and restaurants to check out and the award winning Pratt Museum is right around the corner. There is also lots of nightlife and visits from local and faraway bands. And, the Salty Dawg Saloon at the end of the spit. Homer is located on the shore of Kachemak Bay and is a gateway to the Kachemak Bay State Park where there are numerous hiking and kayaking opportunities. One of the most popular hikes is a day or overnight trip to Grewingk Glacier lake, which is filled with icebergs from the massive Grewingk Glacier.