University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

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

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Anchorage Self-Guided Tour: Discover Glaciers & Alaska's Frontier
Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals

Newly Updated- Top Floor- Bona Nook #5
"The place was clean and was as pictured. Had every thing in the kitchen that i needed or would have needed if my stay was longer. Parking was easy. Only problem wasone of the nights the people below me who woke me up being loud. I was thankful the issue was taken care of. I hope to stay there ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"Decent space for the money for sure"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Food was better than most I’ve been at for breakfast. Rooms were great, location was good, felt safe. The internet sucked. It was free but had to pay for it to be faster. Could not be much slower. Had to reload the server every morning to get it to work. You also had to sign up for stuff to get the ..."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Our guide on where to stay in University Area

Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.

Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.

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

Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.




















