Sven's Basecamp Hostel

Property building, Spring, Garden, Garden view

Property building, Spring, Day, Natural landscape, Garden, Garden view

4.3

Excellent(243 Reviews)

Hostel in Fairbanks, AK

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Sven's Basecamp Hostel offers accommodation in Fairbanks. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fairbanks, AK

Nearby attractions

Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Available Rooms

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

$$$$

4.3

Excellent(243 Reviews)

Hostel in Fairbanks, AK

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Sven's Basecamp Hostel offers accommodation in Fairbanks. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Fairbanks, AK

Nearby attractions

Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Available Rooms

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(243 Reviews)

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4.3

Aug 2024

Nice place

It’s a very cool set up, looks like a great place to spend some time. I kinda of froze all night though. Not the places fault but one of our bunk mates was REALY nasty about me having my toddler. He was driving a plastic car not making noise. She said she would get up early and be extra noisy and she totally was. Upsetting the other bunk mate who don’t seem to my little guy at all. This over lady caused me a lot of stress. So maybe tell people there might me kids in the dorm.

Heaters weren’t warm enough.

4.3

Jul 2023

Very good

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

4.3

Jul 2023

Superb

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 .

4.3

Jul 2023

Fantastic staff, great location, but way too few toilets for the number of people staying there.

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

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!!!!

4.3

Jul 2023

Fabulous staff, but toilet facilities are seriously lacking.

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

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!

4.3

May 2023

Exceptional

It was just like camping and I loved it. Grandson was with us and he is 6 years old and he loved it also, needs to be a little more kid friendly though. Have things for kids to do with family.

Nothing, everything was great!!

4.3

May 2023

Exceptional

Amazing place, staff so welcoming, great facility.

4.3

Nov 2022

Exceptional

It was like camping but in middle of city.

4.3

Oct 2022

Very suitable for young people

Friendly

4.3

Oct 2022

It was a cheap cost to stay here, so you get what you pay for.

The price, location (using a car of course), the maintenance of the common areas, the greenery and rustic feeling of the " base camp"

The "coin-operated" shower ( Sven should have just collected extra for the regular use of the shower), the lack of lighting in the property - making it a "walk in the dark" in the evening as you navigate from your cabin/tent to the common toilet/bathroom, lack of choices for even a simple breakfast , the most impt meal of the day, problems with electricity ( our cabin had power outage as we arrived one late evening and the temperature was close to freezing- good thing we brought our own Kashmir wool blankets and camping lights/headlights). Also, try to choose a cabin near the toilet/bathroom areas, bec if you habitually go 2 or more times a night in the toilet to pee, then you would imagine the hurdle of walking out in the dead of the night, in subfreezing temperatures, and in the dark. Your pee may not come out at all!

4.3

Oct 2022

A pleasant stay .

The kitchen was well equiped. comfortable bed with gas heater. Kitchen and Bathrooms were near the rooms

Need to put money to get your shower water. charge a quarter (25cents) for 30 sec of water flow

4.3

Sep 2022

Great bare-bones facilities for self-supporting travelers

This is a great option for backpackers taking a break, or people arriving in Fairbanks waiting for a tour to start the next day. The bare-bones facilities support tent camping, shared spaces, and private cabins. Everything is clean and in good repair. The kitchen facilities are more than adequate for simple meals and food storage (including cold storage). Once you get the tour from the staff, you're left on your own, which I like, and you are not cheek-to-jowl with other travelers. Two major grocery stores are a 10 minute walk away.

If you don't have a car, realize that you are not close to anything. I don't mind walking, and there are sidewalks, but if that's not your thing you might want something closer to conveniences.

4.3

Sep 2022

Lucky to find and stay this hostel.

Very clean and warmful staff.

Couldn’t find bad point.

4.3

Sep 2022

Great little find in Fairbanks!

Cute little oasis in town, nice community, access to big kitchen, very welcoming environment!

Wish laundry wasnt so expensive!

4.3

Aug 2022

Superb

I met interesting fellow travelers at Svens

4.3

Aug 2022

The perfect basecamp!

Cabin comfy. Kitchen and bathrooms clean. Good vibes. Various kind of rooms. Will definitely come back again.

4.3

Aug 2022

It was an outdoorsy wonderland

We loved the location. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants, buses and Pioneer Park. The atmosphere was relaxed, chilled and serene. The staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. It was the personalized welcoming details that stood out. We truly loved and enjoyed our time here.

4.3

Jul 2022

very nice relaxing and excellent staff!

nice quite clean

all was good

4.3

Jul 2022

Overpriced disappointment

Quiet location

You had to pay for water to take a shower because there was no well at the property. I traveled throughout Alaska and this was the only location that charged for water use. What was most frustrating was that this location was in the middle of Fairbanks, with the appearance of having accessibility to city water. On top of that the price for the tent cabin was astronomical compared to other areas we traveled to, even Seward during the Marathon July 4th weekend. So, to be charged additionally for water was frustrating at a minimum. Finally, the tent had a very active hornet's nest directly above the tent door and when I reported it I had the impression that nothing was going to be done about it. Hopefully that impression was inaccurate, but all around I did not enjoy our, fortunately, brief stay at Sven's Basecamp. If you have had other truly rustic adventure lodging experiences you will find your stay here, at a contrived rustic accommodation in the middle of the city, frustrating.

4.3

Jul 2022

Exceptional

There are beautiful log cabins set in the woods with a great coffee shop! The cabin was clean and comfortable.

4.3

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Great location

It's Alaska The F'n mosquitoes

4.3

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Quiet, peaceful, clean, showers, friendly Staff and neighbors, coffee.

Nothing

4.3

Jun 2022

Nice, well organized property.

My bed was sufficent.

This was a short stay.

4.3

Jun 2022

Wonderful people, accommodations and atmosphere!!

Loved the entire setup. was a great place for people on motorcycles to stay for the night. I think there was 6+ motorcycles the night that we stayed before heading up the Dalton highway.

n/a

4.3

Jun 2022

Perfect fit for an Alaskan adventure!

relaxing and inviting

4.3

Jun 2022

Very good

Good location, decent price, comfortable cabins

Mosquitos but that is not Sven's problem...lol

4.3

Jun 2022

Couldn't wait to check out. I did met some great people there.

There are 2 swamps right on the property which produced a tremendous amount of mosquitoes and you can't escape when you're on the property. Coin operated showers was an inconvenient. No towels, soaps, shampoos.

4.3

Jun 2022

I thought I was stuck with no place to stay in Fairbanks. Sven to the rescue.

Sven met me when I pulled up and instantly introduced me around and made me feel welcome. Great guy.

Nothing. Great experience.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Fairbanks?

The average price for a rental in Fairbanks is $235 per night. This rental is $69 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sven's Basecamp Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sven's Basecamp Hostel pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sven's Basecamp Hostel?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Sven's Basecamp Hostel

Hostel in Fairbanks, AK

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Fairbanks, AK

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

Hostel in Fairbanks, AK

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Fairbanks, AK

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Fairbanks?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Sven's Basecamp Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sven's Basecamp Hostel?

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