West Juneau Travel Guide
Juneau

Visit West Juneau
Things to do

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure
Top hotels in West Juneau

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"Clean rooms, Very convenient to walk to airport. Restaurant and bar are also convenient not having to travel if staying overnight."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"The kindness and friendliness of the staff stood out the most! The room was very clean and all was accommodating."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff, airport shuttle. Would definitly stay again. Wished they had onsite restaurant, but The Valley, down the road, was very good"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"This very historical hotel was in a great location as it is situated in downtown. Unfortunately during our trip, Juneau experience record heat so our room was very hot as most places in town don’t have A/C. So not fault of the hotel. Staff was great and kind. Room was clean and so was the shared ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Waterfront on Glacier
"I wish we knew that the restaurant was under renovation when we booked. But the location was nice… far enough away from the cruise ships… I do recommend a rental car if you are not on a cruise. Uber gets pricey."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Where to stay in West Juneau

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 Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.

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

Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

















