Spenard Hostel InternationalvsAnchorage Guest House
Spenard Hostel International and Anchorage Guest House are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Spenard Hostel International ranks significantly better than Anchorage Guest House. Spenard Hostel International comes in at #8 in Anchorage with praise from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
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
Anchorage Guest House
 Lonely Planet
 Rough Guide
2001 Hillcrest Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $0/night
 "This beautiful place feels more like a B&B than a hostel, and the prices reflect that." 
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Rent a bike... for the nearby Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
 "Upscale hostel, just over a mile from downtown and handy for the Coastal Trail."