Inlet Tower Hotel & SuitesvsArctic Adventure Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites scores marginally better than Arctic Adventure Hostel. Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites is ranked #34 in Anchorage with accolades from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness.
Inlet Tower  Hotel & Suites
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
 U.S. News & World Report
1200 L St, Anchorage, AK 99501
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Rooms at the hotel boast wonderful views. ... Mixx Grill is well-known for its game meat and seafood dishes." 
 "Fifteen floors of spacious rooms and suites with kitchenettes, gourmet coffee for the coffeemaker and large TVs with in-room movies." Full review
 "The Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites is within walking distance of downtown Anchorage and about 6 miles northeast of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (the hotel provides an airport shuttle)." Full review
Arctic Adventure Hostel
 Lonely Planet
337 W. 33rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 
 "The rooms in this midtown joint are miniscule and somewhat institutional but they're tidy, and there's a max of three beds in each dorm... It's not the most savory location, but it's safe." Full review