University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
NZ$116
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
NZ$301
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
NZ$622
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
NZ$407
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
NZ$385
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
NZ$43
per adult
84% 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$495 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$495
8 July - 9 July
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! (3,637 reviews)
"It was a decent place to stay for the night before heading out. Close proximity to the airport."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$844 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$844
6 July - 7 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! (2,224 reviews)
"We arrived later in the evening. The woman at the front desk checked us in and told me that I would love the room she had assigned us. The room was a multi-purpose room. It appears that is doubles as a reception room. There were double doors to enter the room and upon opening them, there was a very ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$594 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$594
30 June - 1 July
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 (1,969 reviews)
"Location was great as it was within walking distance to the railroad station and downtown. It’s also close to the River walk. Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
5000 A Street Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$411 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$411
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,034 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Property is older but in good condition. No amenities were provided but front desk staff gave us hairdryer and soap and shampoo."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$495 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$495
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,511 reviews)
"Very friendly"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
115 East 3rd Ave Anchorage AK
The price is NZ$419 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$419
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 (1,010 reviews)
"I have an excellent experience. There are helpful, there is shuttle. I really recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
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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 Alaska Public Lands 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.
