University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities
Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage
NZ$344
per adult
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
NZ$43
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
NZ$381
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 NZ$226 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$226
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (3,781 reviews)
"Very small rooms. The bathroom sink was outside of the bathroom next to the bed. Mattress was so soft, I sunk in like a taco. Haha Not comfortable. Clean property. Front desk staff was kind."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$341 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$341
16 Sept - 17 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 breakfast and the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,620 reviews)
"This was, without a doubt, one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had. The room was absolutely disgusting and completely unacceptable for a hotel charging this kind of price. The room was dirty, neglected, and poorly maintained. The bed sheets were obvious used by multiple guests. The condition ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$321 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$321
16 Sept - 17 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 (2,065 reviews)
"How much the sounds of running of kids travel through the flooring. The train blowing their horns all hours of the night and morning."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
5205 Northwood Dr Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$340 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$340
16 Sept - 17 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,349 reviews)
"The beds were too hard for comfortable sleeping. The room was stuffy and hot."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$549 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
NZ$549
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (2,309 reviews)
"Views are amazing"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
3450 Aviation Drive Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$486 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$486
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (1,114 reviews)
"Location was good as well as courtesy shuttle & from desk employees. It could use some updating, bed/towels not the best."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 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 Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.
Photo by Rachael Gammon
Open Photo by Rachael Gammon
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park 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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while you're in town.
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.
