18+ Hotels In Fairbanks, Alaska
The gateway to the Arctic and a chance to see the Northern Lights, Fairbanks is one of Alaska’s hidden gems. These 18+ hotels let you enjoy the long days and chilly nights without a problem.
Fairbanks is your gateway to true Alaskan wilderness, with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from river floats to hiking and, in the right season, catching the northern lights. The city itself is small but lively enough, with local cafés, breweries, and occasional summer festivals keeping things interesting amid the vast wilderness.
For travelers under 21, hotel options in Fairbanks aren’t great, but you’ll be able to find something (as long as you’re not expecting crazy luxury). Most are simple, budget-friendly spots scattered around the city. We’ve rounded up the ones that actually allow 18+ check-in so you can plan your stay without worrying about age restrictions.
The list 8 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Fairbanks
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1 Billie's Backpackers Hostel Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 9.2 Billie's Backpackers Hostel is set in Fairbanks and provides a garden and a shared lounge with cable television. Boasting a 24-hour check-in, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available, along with limited free bicycle rentals. The hostel is equipped with a full shared kitchen, dining area, 3 shared bathrooms with showers, free toiletries, and common areas. Fairbanks Airport is 3.7 miles away.
Address 2895 Mack Boulevard Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Free parking available.
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2 Alaska Grizzly Lodge Fairbanks
Guest Rating 9.0
Located just 7 miles from Fairbanks off Chena Hot Springs Road, this bed and breakfast features rooms with views of the Alaskan wilderness from private terraces. A full hot American breakfast is served daily.
Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are included in all rooms at Alaska Grizzly Lodge. A hair dryer and toiletries are provided in the en suite bathroom.
Guests can enjoy views of wildlife and northern lights from the Grizzly Lodge Alaska terrace. A fully-equipped kitchen is available for guest use. A launderette is located on-site for convenience.
Fairbanks International Airport is 25 minutes’ away. Chena River State Recreation Area is 36 miles from Alaska Grizzly Lodge.
Address 1470 Westmoreland Avenue Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Pets are welcome.
- Free parking available.
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3 Northern Sky Lodge Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 8.8 Located in Fairbanks, 42 km from University of Alaska Fairbanks, Northern Sky Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the inn, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. At Northern Sky Lodge each room comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Fairbanks International Airport, 47 km from Northern Sky Lodge.
Address Milepost 329 Parks Highway Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Free parking available.
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4 Rewak Studios Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 8.6
Featuring free WiFi, Rewak Studios offers accommodations in Fairbanks. Free private parking is available on site.
All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.
You will find a shared kitchen at the property.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks Airport, 1.9 mi from Rewak Studios.
Address 3483 Rewak Drive Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Free parking available.
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5 Borealis Inn Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 8.5
This motel is a 5-minute drive from downtown Fairbanks, Alaska and the Fairbanks Ice Museum. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Each guest room at the Borealis Inn includes a seating area. They are furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. All the rooms are on the second floor.
A common kitchen is part of this Fairbanks inn. Free parking is available on site.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is 4 miles from the Fairbanks Borealis Inn. Fairbanks International Airport is within a 10-minute drive of the property.
Address 1500 Airport Way Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Free parking available.
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6 La Quinta by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 8.4
Conveniently located 0.5 miles from the Fairbanks International Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks Airport provides guests with free WiFi and a free airport shuttle.
A microwave, small fridge and coffee maker are included in every warmly decorated room. Cable TV and a work desk are also featured. Soundproofing adds for extra privacy in each spacious room or suite. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are available for guests to use in the en-suite bathroom.
A sauna is another amenity offered by the hotel. Other features of La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks Airport include a business centre, a gift shop and on-site laundry facilities.
Riverboat Discovery is 5 minutes' walk from the property. The University of Alaska is 3.4 miles from this lodge and the University of Alaska Museum is 10 minutes’ drive away. Fort Wainwright Military Base is 15 minutes' drive away.
Address 4920 Dale Road Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Gym / fitness center.
- Pets are welcome.
- Free parking available.
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7 Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 7.9
Conveniently located in Fairbanks, Alaska city center, this hotel features two on-site restaurants and offers rooms with cable TV and HBO film channels. Fairbanks International Airport is 6 miles away.
All of the spacious rooms at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center include a hairdryer, an alarm clock, seating area and tea and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms and suites offer refrigerators.
Located on-site at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel, Red Lantern Steak & Spirits offers a dinner menu featuring a signature aged beef entrée, appetizers and desserts. The restaurant bar is open year round and offers a selection of fine wines and beer. Northern Latitudes Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from mid-May until mid-September.
Guests can enjoy a workout at the on site fitness center or stop by the hotel gift shop. A business center and launderette are also located inside the hotel.
Fairbanks Ice Museum is 2 minutes’ drive away. Museum of North, UA is 6 miles away from the hotel.
Address 813 Noble Street Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Gym / fitness center.
- Free parking available.
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8 Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Fairbanks $$$
Guest Rating 7.3
This hotel is a six-minute drive from downtown Fairbanks, Alaska and Fairbanks International Airport. It features rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Each room at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge is equipped with free WiFi. All rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee maker.
Guests of the Chena River Lodge Best Western Plus have free access to the gym. Free parking is also offered.
A continental breakfast is available at the Best Western Plus.
The University of Alaska is 2 mi from the hotel. The Museum of the North is an eight-minute drive away.
Address 1255 TVSA Way Show on map- The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
- Gym / fitness center.
- Pets are welcome.
- Free parking available.