University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
AU$247
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage
AU$307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
AU$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
AU$403
per adult
Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour
AU$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
AU$96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is AU$169 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$169
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$170 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$170
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
5205 Northwood Dr Anchorage AK
The price is AU$147 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$147
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is AU$186 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$186
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,681 reviews)
"The property has a complimentary breakfast as airport shuttle. We ended up paying for a taxi from the airport to the hotel after the shuttle was filled up 3 times while we waited. The shuttle is shared with another property and while they promised us we'd be included in the next trip twice, it didn't ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
3450 Aviation Drive Anchorage AK
The price is AU$224 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$224
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,142 reviews)
"The hotel bar was great. The shower and water pressure were the best in Alaska. Absolutely charming hotel near the airport and aviation museum."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is AU$261 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$261
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,335 reviews)
"Helpful front desk"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in University Area
Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall and Anchorage Museum.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while you're in town.
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Winner Creek Trailhead and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Spenard
Spenard is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and lake views. Though there may not be top sights in Spenard, consider stopping by Sullivan Arena or Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, located nearby.
