Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Anchorage attractions

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Anchorage Museum

9.0/10 (416 reviews)
One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.
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Activities

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Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

AU$318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

AU$36
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

AU$361
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

AU$173
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour

Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour

AU$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

AU$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
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Our pick of the best Downtown Anchorage Hotel Deals

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

3 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$484 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$484
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (2,004 reviews)
"We checked into our first room only to have a plugged toilet. When we called the front desk they dropped off a plunger and said we don’t have a maintenance man. After working on the toilet ourselves we finally asked for a new room. Our second room had very low toilet flush as well and we had to go ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

2.5 out of 5
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$371 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$371
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Rooftop and Ulu Factory are located ...
5.6/10 (1,023 reviews)
"I chose this hotel based on the price and I liked the convenience of the included breakfast and the airport shuttle. The room however had inexplicable sticky spots on the floor and there was an upholstered chair in the corner that was in terrible condition with deep dark stains. It did not feel like ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

2 out of 5
108 E 8th Ave Anchorage AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$524 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$524
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Delaney Park and Anchorage Museum ...
8.2/10 Very good! (140 reviews)
"Great place to relax."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$808 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$808
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews)
"Very expensive room on street level so shade had to be down. Housekeeping skipped our room on second day. Restaurant crimson is terrible. service is slow, food is terrible. Nearest restaurant beside expensive steaak house is walkable but on the far end."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
The Voyager Inn

The Voyager Inn

2 out of 5
501 K Street Anchorage AK
The price is AU$504 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$504
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oscar Anderson House Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"Stayed for one night to explore Downtown Anchorage. We liked the location as we were able to walk to the eateries and bike rentals we wanted to visit. The staff were friendly upon check-in and check-out. The only downsides were our room smelled of cigarettes, one of the bed sheets were dirty, the ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

The Voyager Inn
Hotel Captain Cook

Hotel Captain Cook

4 out of 5
939 West 5th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is AU$928 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$928
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel. Great meal at the Crow’s Nest with phenomenal view. Delicious breakfast. Great location."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Hotel Captain Cook
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

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Midtown Anchorage

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.

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Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Alyeska Aerial Tram and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Hillside

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

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Spenard

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

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Taku - Campbell

While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.

Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

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