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
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
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
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
Taku Glacier

Taku Glacier

4/5(1 review)

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

Activities

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

Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

NZ$265
per adult
74% 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$709
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$265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise & Tour with Mendenhall Glacier View
Dog Camp

Helicopter to a Dogsledding Experience with a Glacier Landing

NZ$1,391
per adult
Helicopter to a Dogsledding Experience with a Glacier Landing
Whale Watching Private Adventure in Juneau

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

NZ$257
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

NZ$315
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
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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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"We spent most of our time out exploring Juneau so we didnt get to enjoy the home much but the views were amazing from the deck."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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HIlltop Haven
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$346 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$346
23 July - 24 July
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! (850 reviews)
My thoughts
"Close to airport. Excellent complimentary van service. Spacious quiet room. Very nice front desk. Improve outside appearance."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
2295 Trout St, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$344 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$344
23 July - 24 July
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! (947 reviews)
"Staff accommodating, comfy beds, airport transfer at all hours"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
127 N Franklin St, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$490 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$490
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (944 reviews)
"The food was excellent in the restaurant. Could have used coffee on the lounging area. It was empty more than full when I wanted some."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Alaskan Hotel and Bar

Alaskan Hotel and Bar

2.5 out of 5
167 S Franklin Street, Juneau, AK
The price is NZ$288 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$288
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (585 reviews)
My kind of place!
"I love a classic 112 year old hotel. Shared bathrooms were clean and never a wait. Mattress was like a cloud! Everyone is helpful and friendly. Not your type of place if you're uptight and get upset about some wear and tear or hauling gear up stairs. Adventurous souls only!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd, Juneau, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$462 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$462
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and rooms/bathrooms were clean. Beds were very comfortable. Location was convenient to the airport. Not a big deal, but trading out dirty towels for clean towels was a little inconvenient, especially if I didn’t remember to do it before leaving for the day and getting back ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
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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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