South Central Alaska, AK

Travel Guide

Seward featuring mountains, forests and a river or creek
Chugach State Park which includes mountains, a river or creek and a gorge or canyon
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve which includes snow and mountains
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve featuring interior views
Anchorage which includes modern architecture

Where to stay in South Central Alaska

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 Wells Fargo History Museum 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.

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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
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.

University Area
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 Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 327
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (2,639 reviews)
"The property was in good shape, staff was friendly, the issue i have is the homeless that roam that area. Continuously roaming the parking lot, checking the dumpsters for anything to eat or drink"

Reviewed on 23 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 400 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 400
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 (1,326 reviews)
"Employees are fabulous- friendly and helpful. Property is a little run down"

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
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
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.
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
Convenient and stress free
"Great place and location for my needs. Asked for a late checkout and granted which helped me out a lot. Only strange thing was the tv was in the bedroom only and not the living area. I made it work but seemed odd. I will stay there again though."

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Alaska Creekside Cabins
Alaska Creekside Cabins
2 out of 5
11886 Old Exit Glacier Rd, Seward, AK
Stay at this cabin in Seward. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Seward ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (542 reviews)
"Great little cabin, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 26 September 2024

Alaska Creekside Cabins
Fisherman’s Get Away
Fisherman’s Get Away
Seward
Stay at this apartment in Seward. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Great place
"We enjoyed the well stocked guest house nestled at the foot of the beautiful Seward mountains. Clean and comfy. I highly recommend this place. A few miles out of Seward."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Fisherman’s Get Away
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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