I planned my first trip to Alaska to celebrate my 70th Birthday, and to keep my expenses down I decided to stay at a Hostel in the first time in my life. After doing some research, I decided to stay at the downtown Anchorage Bent Prop Hostel & Inn and it turned out to be the best decision I could... More

After my fellow traveler and I spent a pretty penny on a god-awful room at Backpackers Inn, John, the general manager of Bent Prop Inn rescued us and drove us to his hostel in midtown. Check in was quick and friendly, and then the gentlemen there lugged our bags up to our new home away from home, the "room" was... More

I had the opportunity to stay at The Bent Prop Inn(Midtown), and my stay there was wonderful. Mr. John Forbes was and is great!!! I came out on March 31st and had the opportunity to stay for a month. The people there were wonderful, the place is very clean and i would recommened anyone needing a place to stay long... More

Well there are a few things i would like to mention about this place. First of all it is great. It has free wi-fi, hot watter all the time and clean sheets and towels. The rooms are a bit small but that does not matter at all. The most important part of the inn is its owners. They are like... More

I was lucky enough to stay at the Bent Prop Inn for two nights recently. I am originally from Philadelphia and took a summer job in Denali. After securing my flight into Anchorage I contacted the BPI and smoke to the properties manager, Mr. John Forbes. After securing my reservation, John gave me so much information about Denali and Alaska... More

As someone who has stayed in many hostels over the years, this was a real treat. Rooms are large, clean, and well-appointed. The staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful, going out of their way to provide transportation to and from the airport and area attractions. They've been hard at work on the property, so I'm sure it will be even... More

Well, as my first time coming to Alaska it was pleasure to spend the night at Brent Prop Inn & Hostel of Alaska. The staff was helpful and kind, they do so much to me. And my night was very good, i have slept very comroftably. It is clean and quiet and it is located in very nice area, where... More

I will definitely be coming back everyone is so friendly and helpful I definitely felt at home far away from home. Its close to everything you need to survive. Lots of jobs in the area as well. Room was clean even had coffee maker I can't live without coffee.

To be fair, it is my first time staying at a hostel and so I do not have any expectations. Location: We stayed in the downtown hostel and location was perfect. Just next to Mariott Hotel so you don't have to worry that it's in a sleazy part of town. The bus station is just 2 mins walk away. Lots... More