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
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
£19
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
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! (2,241 reviews)
"Given a room with serious issues, we were denied a different room upon returning to the front desk . Said we could wait for maintenance to fix AC and bathroom back to room and no maintenance showed. So we decided to leave. Back to desk. Finally, after a private discussion by clerk with a manager ..."
Reviewed on 13 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! (3,700 reviews)
"We were assigned a room in an old building that is not well maintained. We were disappointed because that room and section are not what we expected based the ratings of this hotel. Particularly the shower portion is too small to take shower without touching the shower curtain or the wall. The ventilation ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is £333 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£333
20 Jul - 21 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 helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (2,001 reviews)
"Hi all. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the staff was gracious and kind. However there were some issues. The blow dyer trip circuit didn’t work. The HVAC SYSTEM went out. Musty smell in the room and hallways. All in all we enjoyed it even with the problems."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (1,058 reviews)
"If you need something, just ask!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is £283 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£283
12 Aug - 13 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 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 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£225
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,379 reviews)
"Pretty good"
Reviewed on 13 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.
