Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Things to do
Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks
£205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
£246
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure
£225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fairbanks: Chena River Guided Raft Float Tour
£132
per adult
SkyChaseTM | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
£251
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Fire and Ice tour hot springs northern lights
£202
per adult
Top hotels in Aurora
Aurora Cabin · Walk to Creamer's Field · Fire Pit · Trails · Near UAF
Fairbanks AK
Stay at this cabin in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds and Hoodoo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"The property was in a great location minutes from basically anything and a good central area of going to chena hot springs or Denali. It was comfortable and stocked with amenities that made it feel like home. We had an issue with a door frame going into one of the bedrooms it kept coming untacked ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Rd Fairbanks AK
The price is £125 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
£125
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,328 reviews)
"I stayed two nights at Pike's. I was really loving it the first night. I give a big shout out to the excellent girls they had working the breakfast buffet. They were very attentive, nice young ladies. The second night I was there, I realized I was on the pet floor when a dog started barking in the ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
4920 Dale Rd Fairbanks AK
The price is £118 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£118
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Comfort Inn Fairbanks
1909 Airport Way Fairbanks AK
The price is £119 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£119
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Regal Goldstream and Growden Memorial ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"It is newly renovated. Very nice. Alex, at the front desk was very helpful."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
7 Gables Inn & Suites
4312 Birch Lane Fairbanks AK
The price is £69 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£69
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (932 reviews)
"Nice property, was upgraded to a bigger room at no cost, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
575 1st Ave Fairbanks AK
The price is £180 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£180
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews)
"Clean, good location, only complaint was that the bed was droopy:("
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Aurora
Find the best Aurora areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Open Photo by A Jaunt With Joy
College
If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
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Open Photo by Geraldine Soh
Downtown Fairbanks
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.
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Open Photo by Arup Paul
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.
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Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Hamilton Acres
While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert
South Fairbanks
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Big Dipper Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
