Haines Hostel

1 Ft Seward Dr, Haines, AK 99827, Haines, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.8 / 5

Overview

Haines Hostel is a 3-star, quaint B&B/hostel-style stay in a vintage Jeffersonian-style detached home with a furnished porch, set among mountains and looking out toward the Lynn Canal fjord in Haines, Alaska. The property is well-reviewed overall, with a public rating of 4.8/5 from 39 reviews.

Rooms & In-room features

Accommodations are described as cozy, with a mix of shared and en suite bathrooms; guest feedback also highlights spacious rooms and private bathrooms for each room. Wi‑Fi is available, but there are no TVs. Select rooms add extra conveniences such as a minifridge, or a microwave, and some rooms feature mountain and fjord views.

Dining & guest kitchen

Full breakfast is served in the kitchen. The kitchen can also be used by guests during certain hours, offering a practical option for travelers who like to self-cater part of their stay.

Transportation & parking

A complimentary airport shuttle is available by prior arrangement, and the property is about 4 miles from Haines Airport. Off-street parking is available for guests.

Location & nearby highlights

The hostel’s address (1 Ft Seward Dr) places it extremely close to Fort William H. Seward (about 112 m) and near Port Chilkoot Distillery (about 287 m). It’s also within roughly a mile of the American Bald Eagle Foundation (about 575 m), the Haines Sheldon Museum (about 984 m), the Hammer Museum (about 1032 m), and Portage Cove State Recreation Site (about 1045 m). For larger outdoor excursions, you’re within driving distance of landmarks like Mount Ripinski (about 6.1 km), Takshanuk Mountain Trail (about 9.1 km), Chilkat State Park (about 12.9 km), and the Chilkoot Lake area (about 16.8 km).

Best for

This property suits travelers who want a simple, characterful home base near Haines’s Fort Seward area, with key museums and the American Bald Eagle Foundation within about a mile. It’s also a good fit for guests who value scenic surroundings and practical basics like Wi‑Fi, breakfast, kitchen access (limited hours), and off-street parking. Those who prefer in-room entertainment should note there are no TVs.

Travel tips

Arrange the complimentary airport shuttle in advance, since it’s available by prior arrangement and the airport is about 4 miles away. Fort William H. Seward is only about a 2-minute walk, and several popular stops (Hammer Museum, Haines Sheldon Museum, and the American Bald Eagle Foundation) are reachable on foot from the property. For hikes and bigger nature outings like Takshanuk Mountain Trail, Chilkat State Park, or the Chilkoot Lake area, plan on driving and allow extra time for Alaska distances and conditions.

What guests say

Reviews commonly emphasize the hostel as a convenient, comfortable place to stay, with a particularly strong location for using Haines as a home base. Guests frequently mention welcoming, kind hosting and highlight the rooms as large and spacious, with private bathrooms noted in feedback. The overall rating is very high, reflecting broad satisfaction. A notable negative theme in one account involves dissatisfaction with communication and refund handling around a pandemic-era cancellation.

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