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Reviews of Sven's Basecamp Hostel

3505 Davis Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States of America

#3 of 22 hotels in Fairbanks

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Review Score

Based on 174 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in the outdoors
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was squeaky and the door latch was really noisy so I would recommend bringing earplugs.

    Cute little outdoor campsite/tent hostel. Sven welcomed me at the door, gave me a tour and explained how to use the propane heater overnight. I was worried I would be cold but Sven provided me with an additional blanket so I was very warm. The (paid in quarters) hot shower was excellent and I was pleasantly surprised to see a hairdryer and hair straightener in the women’s bathroom. The kitchen was clean and the wifi connection worked at a good speed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Everything is exceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need 2 chairs for a cabin of 2 people

    Kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The people working there were really friendly and the bathrooms very clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    9.0
    Great Stay!! go For it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking could be closer to the cabins.

    Expected typical hostel accommodation but this is amazing cabin stay instead :) Property run by very lovely people. Very good standard of shared facilities. Very nice & personalized welcome sign on the door.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    9.0
    great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking could be closer to the cabins.

    Expected typical hostel accommodation but this is amazing cabin stay instead :) Property run by very lovely people. Very good standard of shared facilities. Very nice & personalized welcome sign on the door.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Got cold, didn't know heater was in room on a shelf. So was a little cold.

    It's Alaska, what's not to like.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    10
    Cute Alaskan Adventure Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was a bit cold in the dormitory rooms with the sleeping bag arrangement. Blankets might have been better for insulating against the cold.

    The hostel was super cute and beautiful! Do try the coffee shop inside the hostel premises. It is the cutest little place. The private rooms are very comfortable with heating provided. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were nice and hot.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared kitchen with microwave stove and refrigerators.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too cold and the bedding wasn't clean

    The staff was friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    10
    Beautiful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most adventurous place to stay for an adventurer. Sven’s crew always takes great care of you and there are never any issues with anything. People are lovely as the landscape

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    10
    Great Place for travelers!!!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    Great Place. Close to airport and nice jump off place to travel around Alaska.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    10
    It was a fun piece of a great Alaska adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish the city buses could drop me off closer.

    The staff was friendly. The other guests were cool. I was able to buy bear spray here.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    The place is a nice retreat and a good value for a hostel with showers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff and good company of people staying there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt I was misled from the description on the website. It definitely is a campground Bathhouse a distance from the cabin. Mattress was a 2 inch foam on a hard wooden platform of a bunk bed. Paid showers No sheets or towels provided. If you are camping and prepared it meets your needs. There are some pretty little cabins but mine was in a back corner with a storage area of lumber etc surrounding it. Maintenance personnel were friendly but in AM I wanted assistance with directions and person managing desk was rushed and rude.

    The main area was pretty with a little garden but that was not my location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud street noise

    Clean, amenities were great and well taken care of. Comfortable atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was very uncomfortable. It needs to be replaced.

    Good price, convenient, clean, great place with facilities.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    10
    Absolutely lovely! Would def stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quarters for showers… we got in past midnight and there was no where to make change… our fault for not being thorough.

    Adorable. Absolutely loved the tree house! The room and bed were so comfortable. The coffee was delicious! Like surprisingly so. Real espresso at a base camp? Amazing!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    8.0
    Would come again every time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sven’s Basecamp Hostel is a beautiful place, close to Fairbanks Town and close to the Airport. The staff was really nice

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic staff, great location, but way too few toilets for the number of people staying there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilets were always very clean but there were only three of them, and one of the three had apparently been out of order for some time. These toilets are used by both staff and guests, and when the hostel is at full capacity that means 40 people are trying to use these toilets! ONLY TWO TOILETS IS WOEFULLY INADEQUATE FOR THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WAITING TO USE THEM!!!!

    The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the proximity to the airport and the big box stores was too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Emily(?) who was working the front desk was really nice and helpful, really made my stay much easier!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved Sven's basecamp, nice and chilled with friendly staff and a good coffee shop. Sven is a really interesting guy and is super helpful and friendly. It's a little out of the way if you don't have a vehicle but it's easy to get an uber. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No food options.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous staff, but toilet facilities are seriously lacking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are only three bathrooms, one of which has apparently been out of service for quite a while. That left only TWO toilets for both staff and guests to use. When the hostel is completely full that means that 40 people are expected to share these two toilets. THAT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!

    The staff was exceptional. All of them were extremely pleasant and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    10
    Everything you need at a very reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower cost is 0.25 per minute, which is fine, but I would like a shut off to stop the clock while lathering up. This would save water too.

    Excellent staff and service. All facilities were clean. Pretty quiet given the location. They provide free lockers and a lock!

    Stayed in July 2023

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