West Juneau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier

Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.

Mendenhall Glacier
Juneau featuring a bay or harbour, mountains and landscape views

Auke Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Auke Bay
Tracy Arm

Tracy Arm

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tracy Arm
Taku Glacier

Taku Glacier

Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Taku Glacier
Mendenhall Ice Caves

Mendenhall Ice Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mendenhall Ice Caves
Nugget Falls

Nugget Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.

Nugget Falls

Activities

Juneau's Premier Whale Watching! - More time on the water!

Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

NZ$269
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield

Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

NZ$721
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View

NZ$269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

NZ$320
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
Getting a close up view of the Mendenhall Glacier Face

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

NZ$639
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour
Whale Watching Private Adventure in Juneau

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

NZ$209
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau
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Our pick of the best West Juneau Hotel Deals

HIlltop Haven

HIlltop Haven

Juneau
Stay at this vacation home in Juneau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and Alaska State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Juneau 2025
"The house was perfectly located with great view of the Downtown Juneau and harbor area. House was roomy with good living area. The beds in the downstairs bedrooms were not for adults and not very comfortable but were adequate for vacation. I would recommend this home to others and would stay there ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

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HIlltop Haven
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
2295 Trout St, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$268 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$268
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was super quick to help when needed. Rooms were clean and overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$220 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$220
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (902 reviews)
"Very clean for an older hotel! Great staff definitely be back"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive

Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive

2.5 out of 5
1800 Shell Simmons Dr, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$262 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$262
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Property is close to the airport, walkable! Checkin was very easy, and everything (building, parking spaces, lobby, amenities, and room) were clean during my visit."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Juneau Shell Simmons Drive
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau

Four Points by Sheraton Juneau

3 out of 5
51 Egan Dr, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$453 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$453
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Observatory Books and ...
8/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
"there is no ac in the rooms, just heat"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Alaskan Hotel and Bar

Alaskan Hotel and Bar

2.5 out of 5
167 S Franklin Street, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$238 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$238
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and a sauna. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (634 reviews)
"The building is very old (the oldest hotel in Alaska) but it was a great stay. I never had any issues. I couldn't open my window because I was on the 2nd floor and the building looked to be built into the mountain so there was a lot of foliage right outside my window, but they provided a box fan. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
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Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau

Juneau showing dog sledding, landscape views and snow

Downtown Juneau

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Downtown Juneau
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North Douglas

If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

North Douglas
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Salmon Creek

While Salmon Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Alaska State Capitol.

Salmon Creek
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Mendenhaven

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls are a few top places to visit.

Mendenhaven
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Mendenhall Valley

If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Mendenhall Valley
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Back Loop

When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Back Loop

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