University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage


Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

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

Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transportation
Top hotels in University Area

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"the bathroom smelled like disinfectant."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
"Front desk main/female receptionist was quite un friendly, ver close to rude."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Coast Inn at Lake Hood
"Older hotel but it was clean."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

The Lakefront Anchorage
Where to stay in University Area

Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.

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

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.

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

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.

















