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Spenard Hostel InternationalvsBird Creek Campground
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Spenard Hostel International scores slightly better than Bird Creek Campground. Spenard Hostel International comes in at #8 in Anchorage with praise from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Spenard Hostel International
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
2845 W 42nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
"This friendly hostel with laundry and cooking facilities is the best low-budget accommodation in Anchorage."
"Friendly suburban hostel with nearby mall... cheap bike rental, free wi-fi, no curfew."
"This friendly, independent hostel is near the airport and has 24-hour check-in – great for red-eye arrivals in Alaska." Full review
"Rather than the rules-oriented and gritty feeling of many hostels, the Spendar Hostel feels more like well-kept communal housing, with guests respected and treated to good facilities" Full review
Bird Creek Campground
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Seward Hwy. Mile 101, Girdwood, AK
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
"This state park campground is beloved by fishermen as it's right across the road from one of the area’s best salmon streams" Full review
Top Choice
"Popular for fishing, hiking and, best of all, the sound of the bore tide rushing by your tent...there are also two cabins you can reserve in advance." Full review
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Remind children and morons to stay off the deadly mudflats.