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Hostel Office Hours:
Summer: 9 AM - 1 PM and 7 PM - 11 PM
Winter: 7 PM - 11 PM

Tel: (+1) 907-248-5036
Email: stay@alaskahostel.org

Spenard Hostel International
2845 W 42nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99517

Reviews:

Read reviews on Trip Advisor, click here!

Let's Go: "Thumb's up!"
Lonely Planet: "Clean and very well run!"
Frommer's: "More like a commune than an impersonal hostel!"


But what do those tour books know? Here is what YOU are saying:

April, 2009 “ Jen, Hosteler and all the crew at Spenard Hostel: Thank you so much for helping an old guy find out what he wants to be when he grows up. I will always remember your kindness & hospitality! Don.”

August, 2009 “Thank you, Spenard Hostel, for your generosity and friendliness, it’s always great to be around interesting people. I wish all hostel managers where as awesome as Steve. Thanks, Jason ”

April, 2009 ”Very welcoming Place – thank you for creating this great environment. There was no problem with arriving late and all the messages around the house were extremely helpful. I look forward to returning here in the future. Best wishes, Adam”

August, 2009 “Thank you so much for all hospitality – Wonderful place & Great Staff – Informative, supportive, humorous, Particular thanks to Steve – great people skills. Hope to see you all soon. Rebekah”

June, 2009 “This was an incredible experience. I had so much fun. Thanks to everyone for being so helpful and kind. Sincerely Stacy”

July, 2009 “I had soooo much fun at the hostel. It was my first time in Alaska and a hostel and it was one of the best times of my life. I met tons of amazing people and had a lot of cool times I really didn’t want to leave. Sean”

July, 2009 “Dear Spenard Hostel Staff: Thanks again for the hospitality. You guys rock my sox off!!! Good luck with the rest of the summer…c u next year. All the Love, Morgan”

July, 2009 “To Steve, Heather, Jen: Thanks so much for everything! Staying here was the highlight of our trip. This place is great!!!! (Hope All your dreams come true) Eddie”

July, 2009 “The Hostel here are very nice, I had seen a lot of Hostels on my trip, but this here the best. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I thank you for the nice time. Mike”

The quotes above are just a sample of comments left in our Guest Book which you are welcome to read and leave messages in. - Jen.