University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities

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

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
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

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

The Lakefront Anchorage

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
"It was a great place to stay. The staff is great, especially sweetie Lyn. The only issue I had is the shower water switches from hot and cold every 30 secs. It makes it very uncomfortable."
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026
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.




















