Title: University Area Travel Guide: Best of University Area, Anchorage Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University Area](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Area-Hotels.d553248635976469774.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Anchorage](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Anchorage](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-Area.d553248635976469774.Car-Hire-Guide)[University Area Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Area.d553248635976469774.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University Area Travel Guide ## Anchorage ![Eagle Creek, Alaska - about 60 moles South of Anchorage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/4196bd0c-7e5d-42df-867f-06c5416eadb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Summer Solstice, Turnagain Pass Alaska #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469774/32c8f0e9-9083-4953-9c90-b38c7f6a0203.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University Area Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Anchorage travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage.dx178230) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Eagle Creek, Alaska - about 60 moles South of Anchorage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/4196bd0c-7e5d-42df-867f-06c5416eadb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Alaska - Anchorage Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Alaska-Anchorage-University-Area.d6060571.Attraction) ![Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060501/8a582248-89ac-44c0-bc89-0072080621ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alyeska Ski Resort Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alyeska-Ski-Resort-Anchorage.d6060501.Attraction) ![Anchorage Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060557/7d792456-8d8f-4809-896b-d8179e7e38af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Anchorage Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Anchorage-Government-Hill.d6060557.Attraction) ![Alaska Native Heritage Center showing a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060487/ca4f7535-4f1b-4feb-aeec-476b87cbecf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Native Heritage Center Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alaska-Native-Heritage-Center-Northeast-Anchorage.d6060487.Attraction) ![This little guy was ready for his photo shoot. #animalsidliketomeet #redfox](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/6eaa8f9f-e7bb-43f3-be93-e1560908ae74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Zoo See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alaska-Zoo-Anchorage.d6060497.Attraction) ![Kenai Peninsula showing mountains and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649850/ffe4de06-5514-4db6-b97c-45f3bee9120f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prince William Sound Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Prince-William-Sound-Turnagain.d553248621532649850.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anchorage Tour of the Year! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46353553/d71ed9fe-5980-4fce-be7b-2ea5730df4af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour £133 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-view-wildlife-anchorage-adventure-tour.a46353553.activity-details) ![Anchorage Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/690029/3b11b3eb-471a-4900-b8af-69f533f3a81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage Northern Lights Tour £266 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anchorage-northern-lights-tour.a690029.activity-details) ![Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5083804/bdb57d8a-7c21-4f66-bdbb-eddc7038f96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket £19 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anchorage-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5083804.activity-details) ![Aurora Winter Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384057/0e2aaef4-c135-4465-927a-5f119bb4933a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Fairbanks to Anchorage One Way £194 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alaska-railroad-aurora-winter-fairbanks-to-anchorage-one-way.a1384057.activity-details) ![Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour- From Anchorage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50667509/a1a5ebce-4550-4ce0-8b75-2ae5703f8df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup £223 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matanuska-glacier-guided-hike-anchorage-pickup.a50667509.activity-details) ![Aurora Winter Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384049/4ced646d-8165-4b33-96e5-163aeb94af9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way £194 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alaska-railroad-aurora-winter-anchorage-to-fairbanks-one-way.a1384049.activity-details) [See all activities in Anchorage](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University Area ![Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42570000/42568200/42568166/6fcb5466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK Anchorage AK £162 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and David Green Park are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews) For the first time ever after paying for the unit, I received an email that required verification of my identity which required a photo of the front and back of my drivers license. This is an difficult process requiring me to take a picture of my license and send it in which had to be attempted several ... Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=42568166&PinnedHotelID=42568166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2841800/2841785/252a0e4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake 4050 University Lake Dr Anchorage AK Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Nice and quiet Reviewed on 28 Mar 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2841785&PinnedHotelID=2841785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2841785&PinnedHotelID=2841785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Puffin Inn of Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50400/50350/w1599h1080x0y0-8676d456_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puffin Inn of Anchorage 4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK £59 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (3,424 reviews) Friendly staff & clean space. Breakfast was good too. However, the heater was not working and overall room conditions were below our expectations. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107800/1107719/8cf74aa6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown 5000 A Street Anchorage AK £83 26 Mar - 27 Mar 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) While doing our mandatory bug inspection, we found the mattresses to be disgustingly stained. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=1107719&PinnedHotelID=1107719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327900/327867/a026b832_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport 4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK £91 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 7/10 Good! (1,351 reviews) Waited almost an hour for shuttle after calling 3 times. Room was in basement dark and depressing Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=327867&PinnedHotelID=327867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![The Lakefront Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/300/235/ca6586e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lakefront Anchorage 4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK £129 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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! (2,088 reviews) Convenient location close to the airport, but not so close that planes would wake you up. I have stayed here many times and always have a good experience. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=235&PinnedHotelID=235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) [See all 1,116 properties in University Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976469774) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Campbell-Park.dx553248635976480462) ![The northern lights shine above the anchorage city skyline in this nighttime view from the tony knowles coastal trail in winter; Anchorage alaska united states of america](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473187/1eecd10d-33bf-40ec-86c5-85457b746a64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Airport Heights Community Council While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Airport-Heights-Community-Council.dx553248635976473187) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rogers Park Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Rogers-Park.dx152742) ![Alaska Native Heritage Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060487/f754e711-5488-41e1-9322-d15659a66fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Anchorage While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Northeast-Anchorage.dx553248635976481305) ![A state champ and MVP. Kodiak Lady Bears go 27-0](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/49c095f9-e540-4595-a4ff-a96d54b57e14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairview While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Fairview.dx553248635976477962) ![Aerial View of the Midtown Business District of Anchorage, Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129244/d47169c6-4b2b-4ea9-9176-50ce796f2103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Anchorage 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town. 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