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Billie's Backpackers Hostel

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Exterior
Reception
A snow-covered pathway leading to a building with a lamp post and a bench.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a chair, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a sink.
A rustic, single-story building with a green metal roof and a yellow dome-like structure on top.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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2895 Mack Boulevard, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Creamer's Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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A rustic, single-story building with a green metal roof and a yellow dome-like structure on top.

Gazebo - 6 Bed Shared Dorm, Co-ed, Shared Bath

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a small table and two chairs in a room with a carpeted floor.

4 Bed Shared Dormitory, Co-ed, Shared Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a quilt on the bed.

Barry's Room - Twin Bed, Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Art's Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Art's Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tom's Room - 2 Twin or Double Bed, Shared Bath, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tom's Room - 2 Twin or Double Bed, Shared Bath, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Billie's Backpackers Hostel

This hostel features laundry facilities, a garden and charcoal grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Bathrooms are shared.
Billie's Backpackers Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. This Fairbanks hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Billie's Backpackers Hostel, you're just a quick walk from University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Alaska-Fairbanks and a 3-minute drive from Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds
As a guest of Billie's Backpackers Hostel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fairbanks hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

Property is also known as

Billie's Backpackers Hostel Hostal
Billie's Backpackers Hostel Fairbanks
Billie's Backpackers Hostel Hostal Fairbanks

Billie's Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great deal for a cheap place to stay. Rooms were nice, well-organized, and quiet. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfect for solo and budget traveler! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, bed, and amenities all are satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glass room

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tenere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is cheap,but they gave us clean, helpful,feee coffee, washing with dry, good WiFi. So I like Billie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doni Jade Grade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the place to be unique in its room rental setup. I've never stayed in a location where you share a room with others. It was a fun experience, and I had the opportunity to chat with the other guests. I highly recommend staying at Billie’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, fun and so friendly hostel. Met people of all ages from Japan, Chile and US. Clean, well-priced. Newer washer and dryer. Patio was so inviting with small fountain under a shade tree. Billie is a wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out process. Billie is super sweet and accommodating. The only critique I have is that the furniture and bedding is a little old, but it all still works.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Billie raised her family in this house, her home. In the '60's she was known for her kindness by the local school kids. She would bake fresh bread and offer it to them on their walk home past this place, her home. With such grace she offers travelers the opportunity to experience a warm home atmosphere not found in many settings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hostel is a wonderful find! It is on bus routes for easy transportation, and near several eateries. I liked meeting people from outside Alaska, especially Jorge, a Chilean biker who biked alone from the southern tip of South America to the Beaufort Sea! Billie and her son, Walter, made me feel at home, and I enjoyed their company. I will return, and will also tell my friend in our village about this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Loralyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026