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 Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

฿827
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

฿7,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

฿2,283
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Anchorage Private Eagle River Car Tour

Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali

฿662
per traveller
Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali
Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

฿4,003
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation

Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation

฿13,535
per adult
Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation
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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 ฿5,606 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿5,606
฿6,279 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 (2,061 reviews)
"Thise was our second stay, and the room was a bit better. Just found few hairs in bed and shower. One day we took the train, and it was delay by more than 2 hours. Called the bus to get picked up, but it was not available at that time, so we didn't want to wait and had to walk. The walk is oak., ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

2 out of 5
108 E 8th Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿6,953 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿6,953
฿7,787 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alaska Native Heritage Center ...
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
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 ฿12,495 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿12,495
฿13,994 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

2.5 out of 5
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿7,921 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿7,921
฿8,872 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alaska Native Heritage Center and The ...
5.8/10 (1,009 reviews)
"The room was small but well equipped and very nice. Breakfast was ok, but not a lot of choices."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

4 out of 5
401 E 6th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is ฿14,053 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿14,053
฿15,739 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Hotel Captain Cook

Hotel Captain Cook

4 out of 5
939 West 5th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is ฿17,284 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿17,284
฿19,358 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Pool didn't work"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hotel Captain Cook
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Where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

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A ski lift with chairs ascending a snowy mountain slope.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
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Alyeska

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

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Midtown Anchorage

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.

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Hillside

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

A cityscape with a lake, trees, and mountains in the background.

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