University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
£134
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
£49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
£278
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
£19
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
£188
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
£90
per adult
Top hotels in University Area
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is £338 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£338
20 Jul - 21 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! (2,238 reviews)
"Great location for coming in from airport. They had an airport and train Station shuttle. Very cool grounds being able to see the float planes take off and land. Onsite restaurants are just ok. Bring an eye mask! Rooms have window AC unit so you can’t close the blinds all the way and it’s very bright ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £208 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£208
26 Jul - 27 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! (3,696 reviews)
"For the cost I would have expected a hotel along the lines of a Marriott or Holiday Inn. The rooms were very dated carpet had stains on it. It was a hike to our room via a cat walk style to our door. We were exposed to the elements outside. There was a bright outdoor light shining in our room all ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is £250 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£250
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 (1,997 reviews)
"The property was very outdated. The curtains were not flush to the wall and let lots of sunlight in."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
The price is £166 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£166
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,054 reviews)
"The room was clean. The staff was accommodating."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £293 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£293
27 Jul - 28 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 (1,559 reviews)
"Homeless guy sleeping in the lobby and staff refused to address it. Meth head zombie outside the room window walking back and forth. Requested a different room on the second floor which didn’t have outlet covers, a hair drier, or an iron but it did have a plunger in a gross plastic bag in the corner ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
5205 Northwood Dr Anchorage AK
The price is £225 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£225
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,376 reviews)
"Very noisy and dirty"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 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 5th Avenue Mall.
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 Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
Open Photo by Rachael Gammon
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Alyeska Aerial Tram 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.
