Fairbanks, Alaska
Sven's Basecamp Hostel
About Sven's Basecamp Hostel
Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska! Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Sven's Basecamp Hostel
Synthesized from 20 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Amenities
“There are many more amenities than the ones listed.”
7 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Sven and the staff was exceptionally kind and friendly”
6 mentions
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Setting & Nature
“Really cool place right outside the city”
3 mentions
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Value for Price
“Haven’t been able to get our $ refunded”
2 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“Prepare for that city noise”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
Very friendly people, nice facilities, clean, bring quarters for the shower!
This is an awesome place to stay. There are many more amenities than the ones listed. Everything we needed was provided. And the other campers were kind, interesting and fun.
We very much enjoyed the atmosphere. Sven and the staff was exceptionally kind and friendly. The amenities were great. The only drawback was the amount of noise. The site is located next to an airport, so planes were landing and taking off overhead all day and night. In addition, there is roadwork nearby, also causing a lot of noise. Otherwise, the stay was very nice.
Just the most incredible place and best experience ever, thank you!
The tenting site is communal. You don't have your own tent site. You can't drive your vehicle to the site, so you need to haul your stuff in on the provided carts. The amenities are fine and you can have interaction with other travelers. You can book directly with the hostel and save the Hipcamp fee.
We loved staying at Sven’s for the night! It’s a perfect place to stop in and they have everything you need! They are very welcoming and the coffee shop is lovely!
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sven's Basecamp Hostel located?
Sven's Basecamp Hostel is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
What types of accommodations does Sven's Basecamp Hostel offer?
Sven's Basecamp Hostel offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Sven's Basecamp Hostel rated?
Sven's Basecamp Hostel has a 3.75/5 rating from 10 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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