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Alyeska Hostel

227 Alta Drive, PO Box 953, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Alyeska Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Boulder
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Pokey is the word to describe this hostel. There are three rooms, split level, ten steps gets you from the basement room, through the dorm and into the 'family room'. The lounge/kitchen/dining room is 10 steps by 4. Couch seating for 4 ... but beds for 12+ ... so if its busy there is nowhere to sit....you would be not... More

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missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
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Stayed two nights in the cabin. Very nice and cozy place with comfortable beds. Full kitchen and bath with a small eating area and stove. They told us we could use anything in the main hostel also, but you really don't need to, the cabin has all you need. We tried to book the cabin again a couple of weeks... More

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Irving, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

Our stay was but one night, but it was very enjoyable. We booked the single cabin. It stands in front of the larger house. Had everything we needed for our stay..Would be a great place to spend a week as a jumping off spot to other parts of the state. There were only 2 of us in the cabin...There is... More

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Boston, MA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

I had to take away from the rating because they screwed up our reservation, but the place is very cosy. As with any hostel, you will have to accomodate other people with the living space, but we met some very nice people. A middle aged couple with their teenage sons and a young couple with 2 very young kids. Never... More

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MN
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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Booked two nights in the private cabin at the hostel since we had an all-day Prince William Sound tour during our full day there. The cabin is just in front of the main building and totally separate. One room has three beds (one on the floor and two bunk or loft type beds accessible by a ladder). Kitchen is in... More

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Kodiak, Alaska
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011

Cute little hostel and very clean. The staff was very friendly and the price very reasonable. My only beef was that the only other "private room" had only a flannel sheet for the door, and naturally that wouldn't "close" all the way. The doorway faces the entrance/sitting room/kitchen. The downstairs light is positioned right outside the door as well, so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2008
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This was by far the best hostel of the three we stayed at in Alaska (the other two were in Anchorage and near Denali National Park)--it's small relative to other hostels, but very tidy and very clean, attractively designed (the unfurnished logs for walls gave a woodsy feel to the place), and nicely tucked away into the mountains. My husband... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2008
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Within 5 minutes of arriving at the hostel alone I was invited to join another group of travelers for dinner. You can't beat that for friendliness. The hostel is set back from Alyeska Highway in a quiet residential area, but it is only 15 mins walk to pubs, restaurants and shops. Nearby the Crow Creek pass and winner creek trail... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2007
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Good points: - Good price for Girdwood - Clean and well-maintained Bad points: - Only one bathroom (toilet and shower) - The website says that the cabin has a toilet. FYI - that means a toilet located under one of the bunks, and seperated by a curtain (see photo) During the busy season the single bathroom may become an issue.... More

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SkiHostel, owner at Alyeska Hostel, responded to this review
16 April 2008

Hostel has 2 bathrooms with showers, and toilet in cabin. More

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227 Alta Drive, PO Box 953, Girdwood, AK 99587
Price range (per night):* S$26 - 128

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