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Billie's Backpackers Hostel

Fairbanks North Star, Alaska

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.9 km to Creamer's Field

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/522 Apr 2026

John • Solo Trip

Everything was fine for budget accommodation

5.0/515 Apr 2026

Wilda • Solo Trip

Billie makes a pot of coffee every morning for guests. Little Owl Café, a very short walk away, offers breakfast and lunch options. The common area is very cute and cozy. I stayed in the private twin room, which has its own lock.

5.0/57 Apr 2026

Sharon

Billie’s lived up to our expectations and more! My teenage daughter and I spent one night and loved it. Billie is kind and inviting. The hostel/house feels cozy and filled with history and memories. I was hoping to see the Aurora and managed to see a ribbon of dancing green lights right outside the hostel. There’s a wonderful cafe less than five minutes away. :)

5.0/56 Apr 2026

shane • Solo Trip

This was the best hostel that I have ever stayed at. The inside is comfortable and homey and there's running water and hot showers indoors. Indoor plumbing the vibe there was really laid back and nice and the people who were visiting were great people. The staff were awesome. Billy is just a wonderful person. All in all. You can stay at a hostel and sit outside all day before you go back inside your tent or little cabin that has no running water to it. Or you can go to Billy's and have all the amenities of home

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Taku

Close to the bus stops, Blue and Red lines. (No bus services on weekend.) If night sky viewing is on your list, this is a better location than the downtown area.

5.0/59 Mar 2026

Sonja • Solo Trip

Everything was fine, you find everything you need, you stay there and you feel like at home, thank you billie for this great time in your hostel, stay health, best regards from munich Sonja

5.0/51 Mar 2026

Rosa • Solo Trip

Stay was alright. Besides the little misunderstanding of if I was a local. But I'm not no local. Almost was turned down because of that. Not sure what that was all about but my stay was great after that. Great friendly atmosphere and people if you are ready to stay in a dorm type of place! I had a great time and experience!

5.0/57 Oct 2025

Jill

Great & friendly staff

5.0/526 Sep 2025

Doni Jade Grade

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5.0/525 Sep 2025

Amanda • Solo Trip

It was my first time staying in a hostel. Everyone was nice. It was clean and comfortable. Super convenient location for my trip to Fairbanks.

5.0/518 Sep 2025

Paul • Solo Trip

It is perfect for solo and budget traveler! Highly recommended!

5.0/59 Sep 2025

Brad • Solo Trip

Never stayed at a hostel before. Such a positive experience though. Billie is super friendly and so were the other travelers I met. Got to sleep with a clear roof overhead how cool. Coffee shop right down the street with a city bus stop to get around town.

5.0/516 Aug 2025

Taylor • Solo Trip

Billie’s Bacpackers Hostel was wonderful. The house is really nice and the glass gazebo I slept in was so cool and comfy. Billie herself was really sweet. I will definitely come back one day.

5.0/511 Aug 2025

Megan

Great deal for a cheap place to stay. Rooms were nice, well-organized, and quiet. Would definitely stay here again

5.0/55 Aug 2025

tenere • Solo Trip

This hostel is cheap,but they gave us clean, helpful,feee coffee, washing with dry, good WiFi. So I like Billie!

5.0/54 Aug 2025

Phuong

The host is sweet and the hostel is very nice. She let u stay and use kitchen even u're already checkout and your flight has not came yet. All guests are friendly. Highly recommended

4.0/520 Sep 2025

Patricia • Solo Trip

I enjoyed the hostel, very clean, nice kitchen and baths, I would suggest placing some type of reflective tape on step on front deck, difficult to see step. I fell three times

4.0/54 Aug 2025

Loralyn

Positives are that its affordable, mon-fri the city bus services make it easy and cheap to get around, the staff are very lovable, guests are quiet friendly and respectful and its a very flexible check-out time which is a big perk. Negatives are its a hefty minimum 2 to 3 hour walk anywhere worth going on the weekends with NO bus service. Definitely a tight squeeze with many guests in a small area, groceries and taxis are very expensive.If you stay in the gazebo you will be walking thru 5 doorways and 2 hallways to get to the shared bathroom. Overall a good experience if your flexible and willing to adjust

4.0/52 Aug 2025

Aimee • Solo Trip

When I arrived, my assigned room was fully occupied. After consulting the management, I was assigned another room that was a bit more private & comfortable. I had to hunt for a towel to shower. This place is within a short walking distance to a few shops, but I would still recommend a car or bike to explore greater Fairbanks. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom/kitchen area was clean, and check-out was much easier than my check-in. Despite the small hiccups, I would stay here again and/or recommend a budget-conscious friend stay here as well.

2.0/58 Apr 2026

Megan • Solo Trip

Stayed in a large multi-bed room, as it is a hostel. The bunk beds were very creaky. Bathroom upstairs was pretty cramped and didn't seem to get cleaned the multiple days I was there. Pillows are flat, sheets and quilt were clean and comfy. Entry room has zero heating and door handle/lock was frozen, which is rough since you are asked to remove your shoes before entering. Great coffee shop walking distance, but not much else. Coffee is in the frozen room, consistently smelled burnt so I did not partake. When staff did come to "clean", she did it in her pajamas and just changed out trash, nothing else. She also did it early in the morning when everyone in the room was trying to sleep. Downstairs has a much larger bathroom. Kitchen and dining area are sufficient. Chairs in "living room" were very sunken in and uncomfortable. There is a tv, but one guest kept it on conservative news shows me entire stay and hid and slept with the remote. Lastly, I had some canned drinks by my bed and one or two of them were stolen. Another guest had some of her food stolen out of the shared fridge. Not sure if all this is par for the course for American hostels, but I was not impressed. Would definitely not stay here again.

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Picnic Area

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No Elevators

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2895 Mack Boulevard, Fairbanks, Alaska, US

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

When booking for 4 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in10:00 AM-anytime

Check-out12:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Billie's Backpackers Hostel

Billie's Backpackers Hostel Location
Located in Fairbanks (College), Billie's Backpackers Hostel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Alaska-Fairbanks and within 3 minutes by car from Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds. This hostel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Georgeson Botanical Garden.

Billie's Backpackers Hostel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Billie's Backpackers Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms with hair dryers are provided.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children