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Reviews of Sven's Basecamp Hostel

3505 Davis Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States

#8 of 22 hotels in Fairbanks

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Review score

Based on 171 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    It was fun staying in a tent tree house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Svens is close to the airport and a road that you hear a decent amount of noise from both.

    We enjoyed our stay in the tree house. It was warm and cozy and it had electricity!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very interesting place. I would definitely bring my grandson here. He would enjoy the tree house stay. Nice, it was close to airport & a good rest.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    We will be back again the next time around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great however the RV parked next to the room with a tarp line from tarp covering the RV was tethered to our deck railing. Just made it feel a little ghetto

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    A unique and wonderful experience stayingu in a comfortable treehouse at a very reasonable rate. We will definitely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Occasional short-term aircraft noise overhead approaching or departing the nearby airport.

    We stayed in the Indiana Jones Treehouse, which was a unique and wonderful experience. The dry cabin has electricity and heat with a comfortable bed and a porch with a table and view of the wooded surroundings. The shared bathrooms and warm showers were consistently clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is such a great place to stay and meet other, like minded travellers. Its very relaxing and the kitchen very well equipped.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes in room but not too bad

    Relaxing, quiet, laid back

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    A great rest stop for travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The toilet is a bit far from the rooms. I guess it can't be helped as the central kitchen and washing areas makes it more cost effective.

    My husband and I are naturalists and we like the place as it is surrounded by greenery. There are also birds breeding there in the summer, the staff and management make sure that the wildlife are welcome there and protected from disturbances. The staff and owner are very friendly and approachable. Location suits us as it is very close to the Fairbank airport.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Relaxed and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely oasis in the middle of Fairbanks, the staff were amazing, nothing was too much bother, , a very relaxed and easy going hostel, I definitely would recommend staying here

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For security purposes (although a wooded area, this is located in town), we didn't like parking essentially outside the facility in a lot right on the street. Increasing the rate slightly in order to not have to pay for showers ($0.25/min) would likely be more convenient for all. Black out vs the dark curtains currently installed wild also be a welcomed addition, even to those of us well-accustomed to living with the midnight sun.

    Bed was comfortable (7 out of 10 for those who prefer a soft bed) and the provided space heater kept us plenty warm. Ample seating in common area including an enclosed outdoor kitchen with fridge where overnighters can keep their food.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great friendly staff comfortable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    Everything I needed for a very good price
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place was easy to find and had everything I needed for a good price

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    We saw the northern lights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had a noisy heater!

    It was amongst the trees. It was surprisingly quiet. We had a car so we could get around but it was on the edge of the city. We didn’t realise we were the last customers for the season.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Best for the buck
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I have to be nit picky and this is just a suggestion. For germophobes like myself, automatic on and off faucets would be a great enhancement.

    Has a "in nature" resort like vibe. Quiet and peaceful. Extremely friendly staff. Hammocks and dart board. And a cherry on top, walking distance from a recreational Marijuana dispensary.. ;)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interaction with others was very easy in communal area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little squeaky.

    We could fit all 5 friends in one room!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good.

    Rustic...like camping in the city.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heaters weren’t warm enough.

    It’s a very cool set up, looks like a great place to spend some time. I kinda of froze all night though. Not the places fault but one of our bunk mates was REALY nasty about me having my toddler. He was driving a plastic car not making noise. She said she would get up early and be extra noisy and she totally was. Upsetting the other bunk mate who don’t seem to my little guy at all. This over lady caused me a lot of stress. So maybe tell people there might me kids in the dorm.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This trip a group of motorcyclists were there at the same time. They partied and were very loud late into the night. Changed the experience completely from serene to loud and noisy. Affected my ability to sleep, especially since I had a very early day next.

    I have stayed before, and really liked the setting and ambiance.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints, enjoyed my stay.

    Location, very close to the activity I was going to. Liked the hostel aspect. Lovely setting. Very clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    7.0
    If communal camping is your bag then this is a great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m not much of a camper so this is not a place I would normally stay at.

    Easy to get to. Good internet.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    We will definitely stay there again because it was very clean and the entire staff was wonderful!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    To no fault of theirs, the local bar on Friday night was pretty loud and obnoxious. It was exaggerated because we were so very tired and were looking for a peaceful sleep but had to listen to karaoke until 2am. I wished the prices were a bit lower, or that there was an AK discount.

    We didn't partake in the breakfast because of our schedule.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in the outdoors
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was squeaky and the door latch was really noisy so I would recommend bringing earplugs.

    Cute little outdoor campsite/tent hostel. Sven welcomed me at the door, gave me a tour and explained how to use the propane heater overnight. I was worried I would be cold but Sven provided me with an additional blanket so I was very warm. The (paid in quarters) hot shower was excellent and I was pleasantly surprised to see a hairdryer and hair straightener in the women’s bathroom. The kitchen was clean and the wifi connection worked at a good speed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Everything is exceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need 2 chairs for a cabin of 2 people

    Kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    7.0
    Good for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was cold (around 2-5°C) during the night and they gave you just sleeping bag for summer time and small heating device which is not enough. I got a cold after staying there. Uncomfortable beds. Extra pay for coffee/tea.

    Good service Cleanless

    Stayed in September 2023

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