$, Anchorage
Fodor's Review:
Popular with young outdoorsy travelers, this home hostel in a residential neighborhood near downtown has private rooms as well as dorm-style accommodations with bunks. All rooms share three bathrooms. You can rent bikes here, then head out for the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, or store your gear in the garage before taking off for extended trips into the wilderness. The glassed-in sunroom has a computer to check your e-mail on while you sip coffee on a chilly morning. Make-it-yourself breakfasts of cereal, orange juice, coffee, and tea are included with price. Book well in advance for the summer season.
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