Back Loop Travel Guide
Juneau


Visit Back Loop
Things to do

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Back Loop

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"Super convenient to airport! Friendly and helpful staff! Easy to store luggage securely prior to check in. Great pick for early morning departures!"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"While I like the charm of the old west hotel the charm ended after the lobby. There's an attached bar that goes until 3am. They do provide earplugs which says something. We were told we wouldn't be able to hear it but we rocked out until closing. The room had seen better days. The bed was comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Waterfront on Glacier

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"Our stay at the super eight. Windham was great. The staff was helpful. They had a freezer to store our fresh, cut fish, and they had a shuttle to the airport, which was very convenient and helpful. Prices in Juneau are a little over the top for what you get. But this hotel stay was a good stay and ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Back Loop

Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Gastineau Channel or Perseverance Theatre.

West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.

Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.















