University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Activities

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Seward Highway: A Self Guided Drive of Alaska's Historic Road
Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

The Lakefront Anchorage
"The breakfast was very good made by our host, gluten free for us! She was very friendly and engaging! The property was beautiful! Our room was very nice,well appointed. We had access to a complete kitchen! Wonderful place to stay!"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"The hotel was clean. There was glass on the lot, made it feel a little less safe for the car, but we didn't have any issues and enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Coast Inn at Lake Hood

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
"Great walking distance to restaurants and activities. Unique decor inside."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 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.




















