Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

Anchorage

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Stay near popular Downtown Anchorage attractions

The exterior of the Anchorage Museum with a modern glass facade, a pedestrian pathway, and red flowering plants.

Anchorage Museum

9.0/10 (416 reviews)
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
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Things to do

Anchorage Tour of the Year!

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

฿5,815
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

฿7,851
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

฿12,122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

฿821
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Alaska Railroad to Seward

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

฿7,346
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

฿10,348
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
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Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

3 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿10,994 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿10,994
฿12,313 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (1,968 reviews)
"Dated rustic hotel that allows dogs."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

2.5 out of 5
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿7,016 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,016
฿7,858 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Rooftop and Alaska State Troopers ...
5.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"We booked with this property for reasons of relative affordability and the convenience of the shuttle service from and to the airport. Our lodging experience a week earlier on arrival to this hotel was less positive. We did fail to mention in the first review that the breakfast bar was satisfactory. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿15,328 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿15,328
฿17,168 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,152 reviews)
"Nice rooms with good facilities and plenty of space. Staff we friendly and helpful. The location was good for us - close to the train station and easily walkable to dining options downtown."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

2 out of 5
108 E 8th Ave Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,845 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿9,845
฿11,027 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Delaney Park and Anchorage Museum ...
8.2/10 Very good! (116 reviews)
"Clean room with good staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
The Voyager Inn

The Voyager Inn

2 out of 5
501 K Street Anchorage AK
The price is ฿11,554 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿11,554
฿12,941 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oscar Anderson House Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Parking was expensive ($30-$32) Our room was clean and nice. No breakfast but there was hot coffee. I thought $300 was high. I usually pay 135-150 for a property like this but I guess Anchorage is high in the summer."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Voyager Inn
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1110 W 8th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is ฿11,247 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿11,247
฿12,596 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay while in Anchorage. Clean, quiet, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

Find the best Downtown Anchorage areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Anchorage
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Midtown Anchorage

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while you're in town.

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Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

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Spenard

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

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Taku - Campbell

While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.

Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide