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.
University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
Creamer's Field - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Pioneer Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
Fort Wainwright - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Cookie Jar Restaurant - 4 min drive
Green’s Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Spicy Bistro - 20 min walk
Alaska Salmon Bake - 5 min drive
Alaska Coffee Roasting Company - 3 min drive
About this property
Billie's Backpackers Hostel
Billie's Backpackers Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include 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 refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transportation
Free self parking on site
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 elevator
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
Microwave
Oven
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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Heating
Shared accommodations
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not 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
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted 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
9.4
Exceptional
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We stayed in one of the private bedrooms for 1 night. We were supposed to share a bathroom, but we had it to ourselves as we didn't have neighbors on the same floor. Billie was very nice and her family was also friendly.
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.
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
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.
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. :)
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.