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 £315 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£315
28 Jul - 29 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! (2,240 reviews)
"Excellent customer service and good place and location"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (3,698 reviews)
"Needed to stay another day price went up over 100.00 had to move on don't understand"
Reviewed on 13 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 (2,000 reviews)
"Room smelled price was $400 a night. Not good choice for hotel at this price. Would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 12 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! (1,057 reviews)
"Clean room, staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £283 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£283
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,377 reviews)
"Room wasn't ready until 6pm, stayed here for a really early morning flight. At about 10pm cleaning staff was in the room above me cleaning and vacuuming. Mnetioned it to staff overnight desk staff, they treated me like I was too stupid to know what I was hearing."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
