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Billie's Backpackers Hostel

2895 Mack Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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Seattle, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I will be honest. This is the first hostel I have ever stayed in all my life. So yes, I don't have any experiences with other hostels that I can compare this to. However, that also means that I am comparing this to some of the fancier hotels, b&bs etc and still giving it good reviews :) I visited Fairbanks... More

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BeiJing
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I stayed at the Billie's backpackers for 3 nights in March 2013. The place is warm and nice, you feel just like you are at home. The location of the hostel is good for aurora viewing, it's a little away from Fairbanks downtown, and has some open area around it. It will be better if it's not co-ed.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The lady that is the owner is called Billie and she is nice. The hostel is clean, organized and I liked in general. The only thing that I didn't like it is the fact that I slept on a camping bed 3 nights and I wasn't expect that, it's the same price as the regular bed with mattress and Billie... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I stayed for 3 nights in March 2013, and found this hostel to be perfect. The owners are very friendly and caring people, they even made a huge pot of delicious moose and caribou chili for the guests when I was there! There are many bunk beds in the quiet area upstairs, and I found it to be quite comfortable... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I drove up to Fairbanks in the middle of winter and found Billies Backpackers Hostel after avoiding from a run down hotel. They were glad to accept me at 2am and didn't have any grief about it, it was very welcoming and the hostess trusted that I would pay in the morning. This hostel has a very homely feel to... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Here I have met amazing people that I hope to count as friends the rest of my life. Fairbanks is all about extreme conditions: extreme cold weather, great auroras, and the best hostel ever: Billie's. As a traveler, you'll find: a couple of clean bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchen, a nice living room, great service, a nice location to take... More

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Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

After 1 one day flying, from Mexico to Fairbanks, when I got to Billies Backpackers, I felt just as if I was in home again! it's a very beautiful, homly and comfortable place!,ande the people there, were so very nice... without any doubt, the next year I hope be there again!!.... thank you very much Billie! David; from Mexico

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

I stayed for 10 nights in total from 11 Nov to 21 Nov 2012 and it was a very homely experience. The hostel was clean and tidy, and facilities was sufficient to suit my needs as well. Billie never failed to keep us well fed with coffee at all times. I had to check in late on my first night,... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I have been comforted by some fantastic hostels, but Billie's Backpackers Hostel in Fairbanks is matchless. How can a place which exhibits such a vibrant atmosphere that inevitably comes out of an all year round tourist season, have such a consistent atmosphere of affability and warmth? I have lived around some of the most interesting people that I have had... More

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las cruces, nm
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Great place to stay, though at first I thought it was a bit pricey to pitch my tent in the backyard. It ended up being worth it, largely due to the late 19th Century box grand piano!!! What a treat to get to play such a rare instrument. The Bach was okay, but that piano's really meant to play CHOPIN... More

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Billie's Backpackers Hostel Fairbanks, Alaska
Address: 2895 Mack Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Region: United States > Alaska > Fairbanks
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Ranked #2 of 19 Speciality lodging in Fairbanks
Price range (per night): S$38 - 75
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