Anchorage, AK

Travel Guide

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Anchorage featuring a sunset, mountains and general coastal views
Anchorage featuring street scenes
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring forest scenes
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Where to stay in Anchorage

Anchorage showing marine life and a river or creek

Downtown Anchorage

3.5/5(1,370 area reviews)

This central business district boasts some of Alaska's tallest buildings, such as the ConocoPhillips and Atwood Buildings, and offers cultural points of interest, shopping, dining, and nightlife attractions.

Downtown Anchorage
Virgin Creek Falls in Girdwood. Such an easy short hike in the rainforest to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Fall colors in full display.
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#Adventure #Girdwood #VirginCreekfalls

Alyeska

While visiting Alyeska, you might make a stop by sights like Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park.

Alyeska
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Midtown Anchorage

4/5(784 area reviews)

Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while in the area.

Midtown Anchorage
Chugach State Park featuring a river or creek

Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

Hillside
Summer Solstice, Turnagain Pass Alaska #Adventure

University Area

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

While University Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.

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Spenard

3.5/5(1,106 area reviews)

Bohemian lifestyle and artistic flair thrive in this Alaskan neighborhood, with easy access to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Enjoy the lively bar scene and convenient public transportation via the People Mover's frequent network.

Spenard
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"nice property didn't like the one way streets"

Reviewed on 14 October 2024

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 327 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 327
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,638 reviews)
"Great staff. Reliable transportation to and from the airport."

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 437 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 437
AED 490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,330 reviews)
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Popular attractions Russian Jack Springs Park and Alaska Museum of Natural History are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Girls weekend
"It was great! Plenty of room, nice TV, we watched lots of movies. Place was clean and comfy we had a great time."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails
Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails
Girdwood
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
Alaska Snowboard Trip
"Very cozy, great location and felt very private. Kitchen was very functional, and radio with local radio station was a great plus! Hot tub was clean and made for a relaxing way to watch for the northern lights or the next snowstorm."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails
Cozy 3B/1B Home in Government Hill near Downtown Anchorage with Mountain Views
Cozy 3B/1B Home in Government Hill near Downtown Anchorage with Mountain Views
Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
We couldn’t have been more happy with the property. They thought of everything anyone could possibly
"Guess I started in the wrong place!!! We were very happy with everything!!! Not sure if we will be back but we would recommend your site anytime!"

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Cozy 3B/1B Home in Government Hill near Downtown Anchorage with Mountain Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Anchorage

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wish the museums Would have been open. If you get a change take Grant Aviation flight. It is exhilarating

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Anchorage was great. Easy to navigate the city. Dining options were great and family friendly. Beautiful mountains.

5/5 - Excellent

KB

Absolutely beautiful

4/5 - Good

Cassius

Anchorage is a place to go if you want to look at the scenery, go shoppi, or get a good bite to eat at many choices of restaurants. You can visit the Alaska Zoo, drive to Flat Top, or a Park by the inlet. You can also drive to towns on the peninsula.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live in Anchorage but I work in Juneau so I’m familiar with everything in Anchorage. I came for peace and quiet.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Felt not safe when I was walking to Walmart, Barnes & Noble and some other places. I could see so many homeless people were near by hotel, bus stop and intersection.