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Colony InnvsAlyeska Hostel
Both Colony Inn and Alyeska Hostel are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Alyeska Hostel scores slightly better than Colony Inn. Alyeska Hostel comes in at 73 with praise from 3 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Colony Inn
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
325 E. Elmwood, Palmer, AK
From $116/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet "An old teacher's dorm built during Roosevelt's settling of the Matanuska Valley, the Colony Inn retains the feeling of its original purpose, minus the house mother." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 12 rooms are spacious (especially the corner rooms), well kept and equipped with TVs, pedestal sinks and whirlpool tubs. There’s an inviting parlor for reading, furnished with antiques." Full review
Alyeska Hostel Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
227 Alta Drive, PO Box 953, Girdwood, AK 99587
From $159/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet "A tiny place with one eight-bed dorm, the Alyeska Hostel is spotless and cozy."
DK Eyewitness "This affordable no-frills hostel offers mixed dormitories, one private double room, and basic cabins."
Afar Magazine "This year-round resort is situated just 40 miles from downtown Anchorage and the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A cozy, no-shoes guesthouse with a private cabin, private studio, six bunks and killer mountain views...it has a shared kitchen and a friendly atmosphere." Full review
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The one dorm room sleeps six; make sure you book ahead.
