University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
฿5,815
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
฿7,851
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
฿12,122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
฿821
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
฿7,346
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
฿10,348
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is ฿8,291 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿8,291
฿9,287 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (3,639 reviews)
"We were only there for 7 hours. Room was fine. Very clean although a little tired. It was a good value. Staff were awesome and airport shuttle at 4 am was just what we needed."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is ฿13,304 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿13,304
฿15,831 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,224 reviews)
"We arrived later in the evening. The woman at the front desk checked us in and told me that I would love the room she had assigned us. The room was a multi-purpose room. It appears that is doubles as a reception room. There were double doors to enter the room and upon opening them, there was a very ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is ฿9,951 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿9,951
฿11,145 total
1 Jul - 2 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 (1,972 reviews)
"1st room we were given had a bathroom door that had been kicked in and was not able to close. 2nd room we were given had a fan facing out towards the hall placed at the door. The cleaning staff said it was because the room smelled musty. 3rd room was acceptable. We were walked in on by a couple that ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,891 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,891
฿7,718 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,038 reviews)
"Door didn't always katch and it was Saturday so there was no maintenance person working. I couldn't leave my room and had to bolt the door to keep it secure."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is ฿8,962 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿8,962
฿10,037 total
1 Jul - 2 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 breakfast and the helpful ...
6.6/10 (1,516 reviews)
"Highly overpriced and would not recommend. Broken floor tiles in the bathroom, mold on ceiling, subpar breakfast. Staff was friendly though. I would’ve never booked it knowing the price but it was bundled in expedia package so didn’t realise that it is $378 room night."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,018 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,018
฿7,860 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 (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel room and bathroom were clean. The bed was comfortable. Unfortunately, there was dust on the HVAC unit and nobody wiped it during the 8 days we stayed there. The airport shuttle was a little outdated. Generally, the hotel was ok."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
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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 Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
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.
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.
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.
