HI - Girdwood in Girdwood, AKPrint
Girdwood is a great place for your outdoor Alaskan adventure! This former mining town offers hiking, paragliding, fishing, whitewater rafting, historic mining tours, ice climbing, a rainforest canopy zipline, and miles of paved walking and biking paths. Bicycle and ski rentals available nearby. Alaska's best ski resort, Mount Alyeska, is 3 miles from the hostel. Put your skis on the local shuttle and ride to the mountain for $1.
From HI-Girdwood, pay just $1 to ride the local shuttle around Girdwood, to the ski resort, hiking trails, bars and restaurants. Local restaurants serve great cinnamon rolls, pizza, all-you-can-eat soup, and beer on tap from local Alaskan breweries.
HI-Girdwood is a new hostel (opened July 2009) designed in an eco-friendly fashion utilizing water-efficient ....
Girdwood is a great place for your outdoor Alaskan adventure! This former mining town offers hiking, paragliding, fishing, whitewater rafting, historic mining tours, ice climbing, a rainforest canopy zipline, and miles of paved walking and biking paths. Bicycle and ski rentals available nearby. Alaska's best ski resort, Mount Alyeska, is 3 miles from the hostel. Put your skis on the local shuttle and ride to the mountain for $1.
From HI-Girdwood, pay just $1 to ride the local shuttle around Girdwood, to the ski resort, hiking trails, bars and restaurants. Local restaurants serve great cinnamon rolls, pizza, all-you-can-eat soup, and beer on tap from local Alaskan breweries.
HI-Girdwood is a new hostel (opened July 2009) designed in an eco-friendly fashion utilizing water-efficient showers and toilets as well as energy efficient heating and lighting.
Separate male and female dorm rooms. One quad room with four bunks available for up to four friends traveling together. Private rooms with a double bed and upper bunk accommodate up to three people. The colorful rooms are uniquely and cheerfully painted by a local artist.
To see what's been happening lately at HI-Girdwood, check out the hostel blog at hostelgirdwood.wordpress.com
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Attractions
- Hostel with a difference
- Forested area nearby
- Hiking trails nearby
- Historical sites nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Main attractions nearby
- Mountains nearby
- Nightlife nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- River nearby
- Sports centre nearby
Facilities
- Basic store available at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Credit card accepted
- Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
- Family rooms available
- Earth friendly hostel
- Groups welcome
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Rates include local tax
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
Train
The hostel is a short walk from the train station. Alaska Railroad offers daily service to Girdwood from Anchorage, Seward, Whittier or Portage until September 15, 2009. Bring your bike along on the train for an additional $20. 1-800-544-0552
Location
On Seward Highway at mile marker 90 look for the Tesoro gas station. Go through the gas station parking lot, and turn right on Gold Ave. Our beautiful red building is located at 365 Gold Ave in Old Girdwood just before the river.
Bus
Seward Bus Lines, Alaska Transportation Group, and Stage Line offer bus service from Anchorage and other nearby cities to Girdwood. Buses conveniently stop at Tesoro Station Mall, a short walk 5 blocks to the hostel.
Get Involved
Been there, done that? You've seen the world and now you want to share it! The perfect way to do this is through volunteering at Hostelling International-USA. Click here for volunteer opportunities at our local hostels and councils.
Our philosophy about volunteers: "Volunteers are an essential part of the hostelling movement, playing a key role in sharing their own life experiences and passion for travel with hostellers locally and from around the world. HI-USA volunteers will be vital contributors to the future of hostelling by providing innovative ideas, resources, and serving as hostelling ambassadors in their local communities."
