Title: South Fairbanks Travel Guide: Best of South Fairbanks, Fairbanks Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Fairbanks](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Fairbanks-Hotels.d976422107917742080.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)[South Fairbanks Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Fairbanks.d976422107917742080.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Fairbanks Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Fairbanks.d976422107917742080.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Fairbanks Travel Guide ## Fairbanks ![The boreal trail! (beautiful but deadly. Bring lots of mosquito spray!) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/1b49d8cc-fc2f-4127-a594-1742d0b8967e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The boreal trail! (beautiful but deadly. Bring lots of mosquito spray!) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/1b49d8cc-fc2f-4127-a594-1742d0b8967e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A mushroom walks into a bar and asks the bartender if she'll go on a date. She said no and he asks "why not? I'm a fungi!" :p](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/77fdc00d-c289-4bc9-a777-22ac2cf4c289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Fairbanks Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Fairbanks travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks.dx1190) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Creamers Field which includes tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085613/6b6be7bc-1bce-472a-bd11-166a8098bce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Creamer's Field Follow elevated trails and see waterfowl and many other bird species in this immense sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Creamers-Field-Fairbanks.d6085613.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights &Photography @ Cleary Summit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49220696/3a23e469-bac9-4a52-90df-44e7a4a0378e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aurora Glass House – Northern Lights and Photos at Cleary Summit £65 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aurora-glass-house-northern-lights-and-photos-at-cleary-summit.a49220696.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 £218 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 £234 per traveller **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arctic-circle-northern-lights-tour-from-fairbanks.a422196.activity-details) ![Walking with Reindeer Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48986424/c97889f6-dd16-45c5-865e-a2fdf2008f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking with Reindeer Experience £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-with-reindeer-experience.a48986424.activity-details) ![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 £175 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) ![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 £117 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 South Fairbanks ![North Star Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209100/91209012/b2c2bf98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Star Place 1313 22nd Ave Fairbanks AK Stay at this apartment in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews) This was a nice and convenient place to stay for an extended period of time. It was easy to access had plenty of open space, a bathroom and kitchen with anything you needed to cook and store food. The only con was the creeks and sounds of footsteps coming from the top floor, that wasn’t a deal breaker ... Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=91209012&PinnedHotelID=91209012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=91209012&PinnedHotelID=91209012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) ![Mary’s house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106180000/106171200/106171188/6802abff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mary’s house Fairbanks AK Stay at this holiday home in Fairbanks. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Big Dipper Ice Arena and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) I enjoyed the modern construct of the home, and it was comfortable. The hot tub was an added bonus to the place! If i needed anything, the hosts were on it. I would have liked to have more options with cooking pots or pans/seasonings other than salt and pepper. But overall this is a great stay! Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=106171188&PinnedHotelID=106171188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=106171188&PinnedHotelID=106171188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) ![Close to everything you need !! 😊](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95002100/95002042/35c39a26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Close to everything you need !! 😊 Fairbanks AK £164 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Dipper Ice Arena and Alaska House ... 7.6/10 Good! (21 reviews) Well laid out and very comfortable for 4 adults. Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=95002042&PinnedHotelID=95002042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) ![Pike's Waterfront Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9770000/9769200/9769154/f1078f96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pike's Waterfront Lodge 1850 Hoselton Rd Fairbanks AK 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! (2,228 reviews) $25 fee for early check in Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9769154&PinnedHotelID=9769154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9769154&PinnedHotelID=9769154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976422107917742080) ![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=976422107917742080) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1568500/1568482/0d148ef8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport 4920 Dale Rd Fairbanks AK £136 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Room was perfect, shuttle was awesome that gave us a mini lesson on driving in AK. Breakfast was better than ever anticipated! Couldn’t beat it!! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check South Fairbanks hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976422107917742080&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=976422107917742080&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976422107917742080&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976422107917742080&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=976422107917742080&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=976422107917742080&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=976422107917742080&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=976422107917742080&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South 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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Fairbanks If you're spending some time in Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Downtown-Fairbanks.dx976421942374862848) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Lemeta.dx553248635975850052) ![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) ### Aurora Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks-Aurora.dx553248635976007331) ![The unnoticed flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1190/30378459-1675-47d8-b2fb-3c5ac525b539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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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