College Travel Guide
Fairbanks





Visit College
Stay near popular College attractions
Things to do

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

Fairbanks Top City Highlights Tour Summer/Fall

Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour
Top hotels in College

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Rivers Edge Resort

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
"Best described as merely meeting your basic needs. If they forget to tell you like they did us the maid only comes every 3 days and then just to take out the trash and change the towels. If you stay for 7 days or more they will do a complete cleaning. If you like to sit outside and watch the sun ..."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport

Fairbanks Extended Stay
"Cuarto super cómodo y limpio,área del hotel cerca a tiendas y gasolineras,agradable para caminar ò correr,el personal que vimos los 2 días solo era de limpieza,administrativo solo la duen̈a y el trato fue rapido,bastante estacionamiento disponible."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

7 Gables Inn & Suites
"The personal were all very nice. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom window was stuck open, which made it the have some outside noise. The main noise came from the check in lobby directly outside room. There are step stairs so I would not recommend for anyone with mobility issues."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in College

Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.

Westgate
Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena.

Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aurora
Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Fairbanks
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Alaska House Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.














