Base Camp Anchorage Hostel

Base Camp Anchorage Hostel provides a wood-burning sauna located in its spacious backyard, offering guests a space for heat therapy and relaxation. The hot sauna is noted as a key wellness amenity, contributing to the overall experience of recovery and downtime after a day of travel or exploration. The facility also offers a sense deprivation float tank, providing an additional, contrasting wellness service for deep relaxation. These features are part of a broader suite of wellness and recreational amenities that guests frequently utilize.

Beyond the sauna and float tank, this hostel is celebrated for its clean facilities, comfortable beds, and secure environment with keypad entry. The staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the local area. The location is excellent, with easy access from the airport via bus, proximity to downtown Anchorage, and walking distance to a Saturday market, the ocean trail, parks, and eateries. The atmosphere is described as warm, welcoming, and homey, fostering a pleasant community among world travelers. The hostel organizes activities like guided hikes and offers various rentals, including bicycles, tents, sleeping bags, and bear spray. While breakfast includes oatmeal and self-made pancakes, and some services like laundry, bike rentals, and guided tours incur additional fees, guests find the overall value and experience to be highly positive for a safe and social place to stay.