Glacier House offers a homestay experience in Fairbanks, Alaska, featuring a garden with outdoor seating and a fireplace. Guests can enjoy amenities like a sauna and complimentary private parking. Accommodations include fully equipped kitchens with dining tables and sofa beds, alongside streaming services and tea/coffee makers. The hostel provides continental, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast options. Private check-in and check-out services are also available.
Should you book Glacier House?
A homestay feel with shared and private facilities, plus breakfast options and free parking.
Best for
- Homestay experience
- Free parking
- Breakfast options
- Garden and fireplace
Maybe not ideal for
- Shared bathrooms may be present
- Hostel category
Outdoor living space
The property features a garden area with outdoor seating, an outdoor fireplace for evening gatherings, and BBQ facilities. It provides a pleasant space to relax outdoors.
In-room kitchens
Guest rooms include a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and kitchenware, along with a dining table and sofa bed for comfort.
Sauna and continental breakfast
Guests can utilize the on-site sauna. A continental breakfast is offered, with vegan and gluten-free choices available on request, alongside breakfast in the room.
Rooms & rates
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
56 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 large double bed, 1 futon bed
Flat-screen TV · Sauna · Free WiFi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- BBQ facilities
- Sauna
- Shower
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Location
535 Glacier Ave, Fairbanks, Alaska
Glacier House is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Guests rate the area well for things to do and airport access.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Nussbaumer Park at 500 ft; the nearest bus station, Max C. Lyon Transit Center, is 1.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Nussbaumer Parkpark500 ft
- Baranof Parkpark0.3 mi
- Lend-Lease Monumenthistoric site1.4 mi
- Fairbanks Ice Museummuseum1.4 mi
- Immaculate Conception Parishplace of worship1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.6 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 111 guest reviews
- Things to do4/5
- Restaurants3.1/5
- Public transit3.4/5
- Airport access4.5/5
Glacier House is strongly appreciated for its exceptionally welcoming host (Shannon), generous in-room breakfast, and excellent value. Guests consistently praise the comfort, cleanliness, and private atmosphere. Minor drawbacks include cold temperatures in the basement-level rooms, lack of windows, and a location best suited to those with vehicles, though these rarely deter return visits.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 22 · average 9.8
They wrote about: room, breakfast, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 8 · average 7.6
They wrote about: comfort, room, staff
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00 Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
- Check-out
Available 24 hours
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
- Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
- No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
What parking options are available?
The property offers free private parking on-site, with accessible parking also available.
Does the property have a sauna?
Yes, there is a sauna available for guests to use. It is listed under both general amenities and facility groups.
What breakfast options are provided?
A continental breakfast is available, with vegan and gluten-free options served on request. Breakfast can also be served in the room.
Are there kitchens in the rooms?
Yes, rooms feature fully equipped kitchens with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and kitchenware, alongside a dining table.
What type of rooms are available?
The property offers a Standard Queen Room with Two, which is 56 m², sleeps two, and has a large double bed or futon.
Is WiFi available?
Yes, free WiFi is provided for guests throughout the property.
What are the check-in and check-out procedures?
The hostel offers private check-in and private check-out services for guests.
Can I use BBQ facilities?
Yes, BBQ facilities are available for guests to use, listed under the 'Great for your stay' and 'Outdoors' facility groups.
Is there an outdoor fireplace?
Yes, the property has an outdoor fireplace for guests to enjoy as part of its outdoor amenities.
What is the closest park?
Nussbaumer Park is the closest park, located just 0.15 km away.