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Alyeska Hostel


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#3 of 6 Specialty lodging in Girdwood
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4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“Best hostel in our experience” Sep 10, 2008 - migratory12
“Clean, Comfortable friendly and convenient” Aug 4, 2008 - sjb3268

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Alyeska Hostel
227 Alta Drive PO Box 953
Girdwood, AK 99587
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Toilet located under bunk and separated from cabin by curtain.
227 Alta Drive, PO Box 953, Girdwood, AK 99587
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“Best hostel in our experience”
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5 of 5 stars
migratory12   2 contributions
Philadelphia
Sep 10, 2008

This was by far the best hostel of the three we stayed at in Alaska (the other two were in Anchorage and near Denali National Park)--it's small relative to other hostels, but very tidy and very clean, attractively designed (the unfurnished logs for walls gave a woodsy feel to the place), and nicely tucked away into the mountains. My husband... more

“Clean, Comfortable friendly and convenient”
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5 of 5 stars
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Orlando
Aug 4, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

Within 5 minutes of arriving at the hostel alone I was invited to join another group of travelers for dinner. You can't beat that for friendliness. The hostel is set back from Alyeska Highway in a quiet residential area, but it is only 15 mins walk to pubs, restaurants and shops. Nearby the Crow Creek pass and winner creek trail... more

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2 of 5 stars
Kagbeni   13 contributions
flagstaff, az
Jun 6, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Good points: - Good price for Girdwood - Clean and well-maintained Bad points: - Only one bathroom (toilet and shower) - The website says that the cabin has a toilet. FYI - that means a toilet located under one of the bunks, and seperated by a curtain (see photo) During the busy season the single bathroom may become an issue.... more

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Hostel has 2 bathrooms with showers, and toilet in cabin.

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227 Alta Drive, PO Box 953, Girdwood, AK 99587
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