Aurora Travel Guide
Fairbanks
Things to do
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
£241
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Fairbanks: Gold Dredge 8 Historic Train Tour
£66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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 £109 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£109
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,340 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Breakfast was good. Shuttle to airport excellent!"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
813 Noble St Fairbanks AK
The price is £124 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£124
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
723 1st Ave Fairbanks AK
The price is £103 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£103
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Transportation from the train station was the issue. There was no one there when arriving even though the information was provided when booking the room. The hotel finally sent a Lyft to provide Transportation. The hotel employees were not knowledgeable about the amenities stated on the website."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
4580 Old Airport Rd Fairbanks AK
The price is £91 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£91
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pioneer Air Museum and Alaska ...
8/10 Very good! (36 reviews)
"Room is clean and staff are friendly"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Fairbanks Extended Stay
4316 Birch Lane Fairbanks AK
The price is £84 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£84
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (493 reviews)
"It's not what it's cracked up to be on the internet."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Aurora
Find the best Aurora areas for the activities you enjoy most.
College
If you're spending some time in College, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Creamer's Field are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
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.
Photo by A Jaunt With Joy
Open Photo by A Jaunt With Joy
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.
Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert
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.
Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert
South Fairbanks
When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
