Downtown Fairbanks Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A monument with two soldiers, an American flag, and a flag of the Soviet Union.
A sculpture of antlers in an archway.
A modern sculpture with intersecting metallic structures in a park.
A lake with purple flowers in the foreground and a cloudy sky.
The Northern Lights over a snowy landscape with a house.

Stay near popular Downtown Fairbanks attractions

An igloo with a wooden door under a starry night sky.

Fairbanks Ice Museum

8.4/10 (479 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
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Activities

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska

NZ$575
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
1 Day Shared Tour Arctic Circle and Aurora Viewing in Alaska
Fairbanks: Aurora Glass House Experience at Cleary Summit

Fairbanks: Aurora Glass House Experience at Cleary Summit

NZ$313
per adult
Fairbanks: Aurora Glass House Experience at Cleary Summit
Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs in Fairbanks

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Winter Tour

NZ$481
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Winter Tour
Tour group in Fairbanks

Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour

NZ$323
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Fairbanks Heritage Tour
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour

Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks

NZ$577
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Arctic Circle & Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
Split image of a couple in the Chena Hot Springs and the Northern Lights at night in Fairbanks

Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights

NZ$419
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Tour & Northern Lights
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Our pick of the best Downtown Fairbanks Hotel Deals

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
813 Noble St Fairbanks AK
The price is NZ$358 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$358
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
723 1st Ave Fairbanks AK
The price is NZ$248 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$248
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"When we reserved our room, it indicated there was a continental breakfast included in the stay. That was not to be the case. It was an additional $12 and change."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

3 out of 5
575 1st Ave Fairbanks AK
The price is NZ$452 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$452
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
"Good overall"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright

Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright

3 out of 5
95 10th Ave Fairbanks AK
The price is NZ$236 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$236
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great breakfast included. Friendly staff. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast

Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
410 Cowles Street Fairbanks AK
The price is NZ$667 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$667
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this B&B in Fairbanks. Enjoy free parking, a snack bar/deli and conference space. Popular attractions Chena River and Dog Mushers Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (486 reviews)
"This b&b is just so wonderful for those who appreciate a house full of period pieces, charm and a great breakfast! The house has so much history. It is beautifully furnished. Loved the old photos! Loved wandering into all the rooms exploring! Snacks and coffee/tea/drinks always available for guests. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast
Fireweed House - Elegant Downtown Escape with Local Flair

Fireweed House - Elegant Downtown Escape with Local Flair

Fairbanks AK
Stay at this holiday home in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Fairbanks Ice Museum and Morris Thompson Cultural ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Best VRBO host yet.
"Lovely home, with everything a weary traveler could possibly need. All the extras, such as the breakfasts Victoria provided as well as the coffee and creamer and butter, etc to go with it were greatly appreciated. On top of that she went above and beyond to make our anniversary very special. I highly ..."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

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Fireweed House - Elegant Downtown Escape with Local Flair
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Fairbanks

Find the best Downtown Fairbanks areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern architectural building with a curved facade and a glass entrance.

College

If you're spending some time in College, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.

Aurora

Aurora might not have many top sights, but Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and Creamer's Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A roadside flower display with yellow flowers and a building in the background.
Photo by Arup Paul
Open Photo by Arup Paul

Westgate

Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena.

A tall tree with a textured bark and green leaves.
Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert

Hamilton Acres

While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Birch trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through.
Photo by Kathryn Reichert
Open Photo by Kathryn Reichert

South Fairbanks

When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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