Billie's Backpackers Hostel

Fairbanks · USA

Billie's Backpackers Hostel

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84% GOOD
Medium confidence 50 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (27)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Internet Access Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Charging Plugs Common Room Social Balcony Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Late Check-out Carbon Monoxide Detector Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Dorms $52 / night
Privates $121 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. The entire place is incredibly cozy and the owners were very kind. If I ever come back to Fairbanks I will definitely choose to stay at Billie’s again!

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India MALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Billie's was absolutely amazing. This place attracts very communal and kind people. During my stay, a fellow guest named Heidi kept prepping meals for everyone out of her own volition

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Switzerland MALE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Very cozy place and super nice host! Only downside is the location; it is very far away from everthing.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 100%

An adorable, cozy hostel in Fairbanks! It was very social when i went, met so many nice people! There arent too many places that you can walk to from the hostel. Everything is about a 5-10 min Uber ride if you dont have a car. i did get lucky & saw the Northern Lights while i was there, saw it within walking distance from the hostel!

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Greece MALE 31-40 Nov 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Billie’s Backpackers is a gem in Fairbanks. Perfect location for aurora watching, with free parking and a cozy, homey atmosphere—especially in winter. Great facilities and amazing people. Everyone is friendly, and Billie is truly a cutie. If you’re lucky enough to meet Art, you’ll see he’s one of a kind—polite, funny, and so warm you’ll want him as a lifelong friend. Highly recommend for aurora hunters and travelers.

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USA MALE 18-24 Oct 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Easily one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. Everything is set up to make you feel like home, and I was amazed with the cleanliness. This is not one of those hostels where they nickel and dime you, they have everything set up to make it an amazing stay. Billie, the owner is the sweetest woman and helped accommodate my every request, and there are also a few locals who hang out in the area to give you tips on anything you need to know. I’ll 100% stay here again and recommend it to everyo...

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USA FEMALE Sep 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely people, clean, organized, quiet, great location--for me going to a conference at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, 24 minutes by foot to the campus student center. There is also a sweet cafe right around the corner.

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England FEMALE Jul 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Great host. Great community. Thank you

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India MALE 31-40 Jun 11, 2025 Atm 100%

The stay is great for a quick stop. Hosts are extremely welcoming and if you get a chance check out the library in the room

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USA FEMALE 25-30 May 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Good proximity to airport and train station, go in on a late flight there were instructions left on the door telling me where my bed was. Very clean and cozy beds.

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USA MALE Apr 5, 2025 Atm 100%

This is my third visit to Billie's so I am no newbie but this experience was particularly magical. I booked the private room (Barry's room) where I stayed for one night in the Summer of 2022 for the entire week after taking the train from Anchorage on the 5th and two nights in a row I caught the Northern Lights from my window and ran outside to capture them. Even if I stay other places in Fairbanks I will be sure to double-book a room at Billie's

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USA FEMALE Mar 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Great atmosphere, very clean, accommodating, and hostess is welcoming, helpful, warm. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and the connections made with others. Clean, comfortable beds and great coffee as well!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Lieu très chaleureux et familiale. Un peu le sentiment d’être en vacances chez ses grands-parents. Billie est adorable et fait toujours en sorte que l’on se sente comme chez nous.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 4, 2025 Atm 60%

Billie’s is a really chill , no frills hostel. With that said Billie keeps the place nice and clean and provides free hot coffee in the morning can’t ask for much more

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USA FEMALE Dec 18, 2024 Atm 100%

Billie's is a wonderful place to call home while visiting Fairbanks. Billie and her son, Art, are wonderful, and the hostel fills up with people of all ages, backgrounds and places. We had a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend a stay here in any season! - ellen h.

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USA FEMALE Dec 16, 2024 Atm 100%

Outstanding place to stay. Billie's is a magical place. I will always recommend and will stay here again. Close to bus transportation and easy to find.

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USA FEMALE Nov 25, 2024 Atm 100%

Beautiful cozy home that is more like an Air BNB than a hostel- absolutely loved staying here. Very sweet owner who prepared a huge Thanksgiving dinner for everyone! I’d give 10 stars if l could! Highly recommend if you are in Fairbanks!

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Brazil FEMALE 25-30 Nov 23, 2024 Atm 100%

my time at Billie’s Hostel was awesome. it’s very simple overall but very good. they have everything needed and also very nice with everybody!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Nov 10, 2024 Atm 100%

Such a cozy place. Has everything you would need kitchen wise. Very happy with the space.

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Norway FEMALE Oct 12, 2024 Atm 100%

Great place

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