Sven'S Basecamp Hostel, Fairbanks

Sven'S Basecamp Hostel - A green oasis with shared facilities, outdoor fire pit, and adventure planning services

Located in a spacious property 6 miles from Fairbanks International, Sven'S Basecamp Hostel offers dormitory rooms, double rooms, and family units featuring garden views and shared bathrooms with showers. This Fairbanks hotel provides guests with a fully equipped communal kitchen containing a large refrigerator, freezer, microwave, propane stove, and comprehensive cookware. The property includes a barbecue area and metal fire pit with unlimited firewood supply. A wireless internet signal covers most of the grounds, while the outdoor facilities include picnic tables and a log swing. The hostel's position grants convenient access to Pioneer Park (1 mile), Chena River State Recreation Area (1 mile), and the University of Alaska Museum of the North (2.5 miles). Transportation services are available for guests arriving from the airport or train station.

Pros

Experienced host who has lived in Alaska for 20 years, offering local adventure planning expertise

Access to private homesteads reachable by 4-wheeler or bush plane

Organized outdoor activities including river floating and hiking trips

Spacious layout enabling natural social distancing

Cons

All bathrooms and kitchen facilities are shared

Located 6 miles from the airport requiring transportation arrangements