University Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
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! (3,081 reviews)
"TY"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$187 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$187
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,038 reviews)
"All was good"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$301 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$301
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,948 reviews)
"Yes"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$332 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$332
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"Hotel was built sideways - lots of walking to reach our rooms."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt
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 AU$187 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$187
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,744 reviews)
"I am still here. I extended for 2 more days. Great price, good location, amenities, and free breakfast..Best stay ever."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

3 out of 5
101 EAST TUDOR RD, Anchorage, AK
The price is AU$291 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$291
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean and in a decent location. Good breakfast for a buffet style."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
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.

Other neighbourhoods around University Area

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Campbell Park

Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.

Campbell Park
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Airport Heights Community Council

3/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

Airport Heights Community Council
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Rogers Park

Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.

Rogers Park
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Fairview

While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

Fairview
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Midtown Anchorage

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.

Midtown Anchorage
Alaska Native Heritage Center showing performance art and interior views

Northeast Anchorage

While visiting Northeast Anchorage, you might make a stop by sights like Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center.

Northeast Anchorage


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