Title: Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Fairbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Fairbanks-Hotels.d976421942374862848.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Fairbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Fairbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Fairbanks Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Fairbanks.d976421942374862848.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Fairbanks Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Fairbanks.d976421942374862848.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide ## Fairbanks ![Memorial honoring the pilots who flew aircraft from continental United States to Siberia via Alaska during World War II. #memorial #Fairbanks #pilots](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/62490cf0-2b43-4da0-9380-05bbe008a8c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Memorial honoring the pilots who flew aircraft from continental United States to Siberia via Alaska during World War II. #memorial #Fairbanks #pilots](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/62490cf0-2b43-4da0-9380-05bbe008a8c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antler Arch is the Gateway to Downtown Fairbanks. The arch is made up of over 100 antlers that have been collected from all over Interior Alaska. (September 2016)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/7cd293c9-b450-4c58-8483-a7b2f94a143a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The gleaming spires reaching skyward near the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, look like ice crystals or quartz crystals. The longest piece reach up to about 11m (36’). Named the “Polaris”, at night when the multicoloured lights reflect on the highly-polished steel surface, it looks like northern lights dancing in the sky. (September 2016)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/8343a1be-c33c-458f-b02f-86d259bfcaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks. About midnight in July.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/5d12b35d-94b9-4ad1-926a-5c14ba997ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Fairbanks Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Fairbanks travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks.dx1190) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Night starry view of a ice dome in Chena Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085609/f22b1c89-1386-4731-b416-ebb615f87364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fairbanks Ice Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Ice-Museum-Fairbanks.d6085609.Attraction) ![Fairbanks featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561861647/ad72c442-056b-4d9d-976e-f6d6108c8960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center Take your first steps into Interior Alaska at a visitors center that combines information about the region with exhibitions, events and artisanal crafts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morris-Thompson-Cultural-Visitors-Center-Fairbanks.d553248621561861647.Attraction) ![Chena Hot Springs showing a park and a pool as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085617/df4e3f0c-ced8-4c04-97c2-19d03530d30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chena Hot Springs This famous eco-friendly resort community in Alaska is known for its peaceful outdoor hot springs, spectacular ice museum and outdoor activities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chena-Hot-Springs-Fairbanks.d6085617.Attraction) ![Everybody I've spoken to and anything I read about Fairbanks said that the museum was a major highlight...I personally found it quite small and disengaging, although I think if you watch one of the movies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/c1556b28-d346-4530-9dd2-2ab2e0309edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Alaska-Fairbanks Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Fairbanks during your travels in Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Alaska-Fairbanks-College.d6085603.Attraction) ![Pioneer Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085611/c8f66353-c40d-4361-a59b-02c4c6717943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pioneer Park Take a trip through time at this historical theme park, which celebrates Alaska’s pioneering heritage with museums, playgrounds, restored aircraft and a riverboat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pioneer-Park-Fairbanks.d6085611.Attraction) ![Alaska Scene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649905/07022d00-5ae7-4af9-a5d6-c119f6320f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moose Mountain Hit the slopes at Moose Mountain during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moose-Mountain-Fairbanks.d553248621532649905.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Split image of a couple in the Chena Hot Springs and the Northern Lights at night in Fairbanks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422194/a953dbd7-f40b-4b56-a510-882e5f0c7669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights £179 per traveller **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chena-hot-springs-with-ice-museum-tour-northern-lights.a422194.activity-details) ![1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48697050/4550e4b3-bc5c-4bf8-b797-ad2a566315fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska £223 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-shared-tour-arctic-circle-and-aurora-viewing-in-alaska.a48697050.activity-details) ![Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422196/da07f96d-69b2-4e42-8881-89f789ce06e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks £238 per traveller **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arctic-circle-northern-lights-tour-from-fairbanks.a422196.activity-details) ![From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48009593/faa86d44-dc69-4269-995e-be6e7bc3bf96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Fairbanks: Northern Lights Aurora Tour with Photography £156 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-fairbanks-northern-lights-aurora-tour-with-photography.a48009593.activity-details) ![Tour group in Fairbanks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/344802/61c7312a-e905-4ff7-984f-1982af8fc4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour £117 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-fairbanks-heritage-tour.a344802.activity-details) ![Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/422180/949ac715-a97f-404a-8d87-7518da7cd01e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aurora Viewing Lodge Tour with transportation from Fairbanks £119 per traveller **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aurora-viewing-lodge-tour-with-transportation-from-fairbanks.a422180.activity-details) [See all activities in Fairbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Fairbanks.d1190.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Fairbanks ![Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17400/17360/f7dea49c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center 813 Noble St Fairbanks AK £93 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (439 reviews) friendly staff; clean room; quiet Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=17360&PinnedHotelID=17360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976421942374862848) ![Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18300/18277/fedc6b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 723 1st Ave Fairbanks AK £113 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (1,000 reviews) My room was amazing. The room was always clean. The staff from front desk was kind. The night shift lady was amazing helps me with getting my parking pass and voiding an accidental parking ticket. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=18277&PinnedHotelID=18277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976421942374862848) ![Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659900/659896/6e6e3441_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks 575 1st Ave Fairbanks AK £168 11 Mar - 12 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (918 reviews) The room was ample and clean. The staff for the most part were very friendly and accommodating. The daily breakfast was very welcome, considering the generally high price of restaurant food in Fairbanks as elsewhere. The location of the facility, in the old downtown area, is convenient to some of ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=659896&PinnedHotelID=659896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976421942374862848) ![Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/170100/170083/7c79fe92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright 95 10th Ave Fairbanks AK £126 6 Mar - 7 Mar 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Loved the breakfast options, always someone at the front desk! No problems Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=170083&PinnedHotelID=170083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976421942374862848) ![Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7060000/7050600/7050575/9ed01977_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast 410 Cowles Street Fairbanks AK Fully refundable £278 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Fairbanks. Enjoy free parking, a snack bar/deli and conference space. Popular attractions Chena River and Dog Mushers Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews) Our stay was so off the charts amazing we're not sure how to even begin our review of the Bed and Breakfast \~ imagine being your grandmother's favorite grandchild and walking into her home and being embraced by the aroma of gingerbread cookies and every other smell that is so delicious it takes your ... Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=7050575&PinnedHotelID=7050575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976421942374862848) ![Modern Studio in Heart of Downtown Fairbanks - beautifully renovated & clean](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31540000/31533100/31533055/w4026h3020x6y4-340fde4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern Studio in Heart of Downtown Fairbanks - beautifully renovated & clean Fairbanks AK Stay at this apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dog Mushers Museum and Chena River are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews) The room is beautiful! And it’s in a great location as well. Not very noisy, and every business is easily accessible. The hosts Ryle and Marilyn are great. They’re communicative, and provide basically everything you would need to stay. They give you some food, body wash, towels, I even got a toothbrush! ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Fairbanks hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976421942374862848&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fairbanks ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Slaterville If you're spending some time in Slaterville, Chena River and Fairbanks Community Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Slaterville.dx976422447209721856) ![The boreal trail!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/1b49d8cc-fc2f-4127-a594-1742d0b8967e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-South-Fairbanks.dx976422107917742080) ![The trees here seem to take on a different appearance as the cold season creeps closer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/507daec2-58b2-4bee-b110-f1568a826c67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Hamilton-Acres.dx976422624194650112) ![Chena Hot Springs Resort offers a large variety of activities year-round. One of those is snow shoeing, both a fantastic and frusterating experience lol you can rent a pair at their activity center for $7.50/hr or a flat $25 a day. There are several trails around the resort ranging from an easy walk to a strenuous climb. This one was the mountain ridge trail, a 3 mile easy walk around the resort that held some pretty fantastic views, especially at sunset. Once you master the art of moving in a snow shie, its a surprisingly enjoyable way to spend the afternoon! :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/74a50a97-2978-43a1-b5b8-acdff1572272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lemeta While visiting Lemeta, you might make a stop by sights like Creamer's Field and Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum. 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