University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
£19
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
£170
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward One Way
£100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £98 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£98
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (3,802 reviews)
"The staff were awesome, very friendly and helpful. We were in the original building which was seriously in need of updating. The breakfast was just ok, nothing special. Overall, if you’re thinking of staying at the Puffin, I would request a room in the newer main building when booking."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £123 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£123
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
6.4/10 (1,638 reviews)
"Dirty rugs and dirty sticky bathroom floor . The room had a musty smell."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £115 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£115
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
5205 Northwood Dr Anchorage AK
The price is £108 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£108
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,354 reviews)
"I appreciated the clean room, helpful staff, late checkout, breakfast, and airport shuttle."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is £185 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£185
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
3450 Aviation Drive Anchorage AK
The price is £148 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£148
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,124 reviews)
"Be aware there are no elevators and getting on the shuttle at the airport is damn near impossible. It’s a shuttle for a park and fly lot next door and it’s vans are always full."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 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 Anchorage Alaska Public Lands 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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
Open Photo by Rachael Gammon
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts 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
Spenard is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and lake views. Though there may not be top sights in Spenard, consider stopping by Sullivan Arena or Anchorage Football Stadium, located nearby.
