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
92% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
AU$315
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
AU$514
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
AU$306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
AU$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
AU$439
per adult
100% 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$393 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$393
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,620 reviews)
"Staff were very good, helpful and pleasant. Rooms were clean but dated. Breakfast was typical continental. Airport shuttle was very good. Airport is a 5 min drive. Taking a cab to downtown Anchorage is $16 - $ 17 Price was reasonable"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
Fully refundable
The price is AU$651 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$651
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,211 reviews)
"We’re Alaskans and unfortunately it’s just too pricey in the summertime."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$421 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$421
28 June - 29 June
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 (1,959 reviews)
"The location is ideal if you will be catching the train somewhere. For the price, around $350 per night, I would have expected maid service daily, and a bit updated decor. It appears that the hotel hasn't been updated in quite a few decades. The breakfast was very basic. Toast, bagels, cereal, powdered ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
The price is AU$336 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$336
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,020 reviews)
"The room above us was loud and walking around until 1:00 am . The room did not have black out curtains. We had been up and flying for 20 hours and only got 4 hours sleep ."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is AU$404 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$404
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,497 reviews)
"This was my worst stay for the past 15 years. Cleanliness was the worst among all other categories"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AU$343 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$343
26 July - 27 July
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 Alaska State Troopers ...
5.6/10 (1,007 reviews)
"The rooms were clean. The only issue we had the AC did not work but they brought a portable AC unit in and that worked great. The hotel is a little dated but not a deterrent. There is a large homeless population just down the street. But that is every where you go in Anchorage in our adventures through ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 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 Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch while you're in town.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
Open Photo by Rachael Gammon
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Park 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
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.
