Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Anchorage attractions

The exterior of the Anchorage Museum with a modern glass facade, a pedestrian pathway, and red flowering plants.

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

Whittier to Anchorage: Wildlife & Scenic Transfer Tour

Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage

NZ$344
per adult
Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

NZ$43
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
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Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

NZ$381
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Looking for salmon

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

NZ$206
per adult
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Alaska Railroad to Seward

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

NZ$391
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward One Way

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward One Way

NZ$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward One Way
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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 NZ$475 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$475
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 (2,040 reviews)
"Could do so much more with the property. Room was very large but half fill with amenities. Should have had at least couch and full dresser. I expected a much better look for a property and room that cost over $400 a night with taxes."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

2 out of 5
108 E 8th Ave Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$458 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$458
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alaska Native Heritage Center ...
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 NZ$727 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$727
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

2.5 out of 5
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$428 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$428
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alaska Native Heritage Center and The ...
5.8/10 (1,016 reviews)
"The hotel is very expensive for what you get. The place was rundown and many things were in disrepair. It’s close to the train station but otherwise, not a good value"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

4 out of 5
401 E 6th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$807 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$807
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (845 reviews)
"When we got to the hotel around 5pm, we got a nice little ice cream and sherbet treat in the lobby. The room was clean. The staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1110 W 8th Avenue Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$518 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$518
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"Showed up around 2 PM to check in. Was told to come back around 3 for the room to be ready. Came back at 5 (which is an hour after the listed check in time of 4). There was still no room ready and I was told I would be put on a line of people to get a room and would receive a call when it was ready. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

Find the best Downtown Anchorage areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Rachael Gammon
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Alyeska

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

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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.

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Hillside

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

A cityscape with a lake, trees, and mountains in the background.

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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