University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
฿827
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage
฿7,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
฿2,283
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali
฿662
per traveller
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
฿4,003
per adult
Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation
฿13,535
per adult
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is ฿3,558 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,558
฿3,985 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,833 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is ฿4,860 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,860
฿5,443 total
20 Sept - 21 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 breakfast and the helpful ...
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿4,554 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,554
฿5,101 total
20 Sept - 21 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 (2,103 reviews)
"All good. Just dated"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
5205 Northwood Dr Anchorage AK
The price is ฿4,263 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿4,263
฿4,775 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,374 reviews)
"The smelliest, dirtiest hotel I've ever been inside of. They also demand a $100 deposit on the room upon check-in and will make up an excuse to NOT give it back. Not only are they filthy humans, but also thieves. DO NOT STAY HERE."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is ฿7,481 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿7,481
฿9,294 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
3450 Aviation Drive Anchorage AK
The price is ฿5,851 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿5,851
฿6,553 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
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Where to stay in University Area
Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall and Anchorage Market and Festival.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
Open Photo by Rachael Gammon
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Spenard
Spenard is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and lake views. Though there may not be top sights in Spenard, consider stopping by Sullivan Arena or Westchester Lagoon Overlook, located nearby.
