Spenard Hostel InternationalvsAlex Hotel & Suites
Spenard Hostel International and Alex Hotel & Suites are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Spenard Hostel International scores significantly higher than Alex Hotel & Suites. Spenard Hostel International comes in at 77 with approval from 4 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Spenard Hostel International
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
 Frommer's
2845 W 42nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "This friendly hostel with laundry and cooking facilities is the best low-budget accommodation in Anchorage." 
 "Friendly suburban hostel with nearby mall... cheap bike rental, free wi-fi, no curfew." 
 "This friendly, independent hostel is near the airport and has 24-hour check-in – great for red-eye arrivals in Alaska." Full review
 "Rather than the rules-oriented and gritty feeling of many hostels, the Spendar Hostel feels more like well-kept communal housing, with guests respected and treated to good facilities" Full review
Alex Hotel & Suites
 Lonely Planet
4615 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $81/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 
 "Prices are based on vacancy and the rooms are a bit shabby, but there's an international clientele and a 24-hour airport shuttle...the staff are welcoming." Full review