What's it like in Downtown Anchorage?

Travellers love the Downtown Anchorage neighbourhood for its array of dining options, hiking and top museums. Make sure that you visit Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall as part of your Downtown Anchorage travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Anchorage?

If you're searching for places to stay in Anchorage, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 137 Downtown Anchorage hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Anchorage, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Anchorage.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Anchorage?

You can catch a show at Bear and Raven Adventure Theater, Fourth Avenue Theatre and Cyrano's Playhouse while in Downtown Anchorage. Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Anchorage Historic City Hall, Kimball Building and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Anchorage. When you're sightseeing in Anchorage, Whaling Wall and International Gallery of Contemporary Art are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Anchorage and the greater Anchorage area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

1. Hotel Captain Cook

Downtown Anchorage

Nadeem

5.005.599 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel with a large illuminated sign, a visible restaurant named "Canteen Coffee," and a view of the sunset over the water.

2. The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

Downtown Anchorage

Jennifer

5.660.360 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, surrounded by a stone wall and a wooden floor.

3. Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Downtown Anchorage

Jewel

2.892.984 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a prominent 'Clarion Suites' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with shrubs.

4. Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

Downtown Anchorage

Lynn

3.684.360 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area.

5. Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

Downtown Anchorage

Stacey

6.513.848 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

6. Marriott Anchorage Downtown

Downtown Anchorage

Kathy

8.116.355 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern reception area with a central desk, two large cylindrical columns, and several seating options.

7. Hilton Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage

Matthew

6.157.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and a white tablecloth.

8. Historic Anchorage Hotel

Downtown Anchorage

Kurt

7.531.637 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone accent wall, a leather sofa, and a seating area with a lamp.

9. Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown

Downtown Anchorage

Georgina

4.565.509 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden accents, and a patterned carpet.

10. Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Downtown Anchorage

Michael

3.901.087 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

11. Arctic Fox Inn

Downtown Anchorage

Eugene W

4.036.363 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and large windows.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage

Kiana

2.472.725 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A row of stationary exercise bikes in a gym.

13. The Voyager Inn

Downtown Anchorage

Stephan

3.903.947 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

The exterior of the Highlander Hotel with a sign indicating it offers coffee.

14. Highliner Hotel

Downtown Anchorage

Allison

2.559.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Snob Hollow Inn

Downtown Anchorage

Kraig

5.182.000 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A stacked washer and dryer unit with a metal shelf holding laundry detergent and fabric softener.

16. Design-forward Anchorage Townhome w/ Ocean Views

Downtown Anchorage

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Spenard, 3.5 km from Downtown Anchorage

Lee Anne

3.839.997 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large whale tail sculpture in a lobby with a stone wall and a reception desk.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 3 km from Downtown Anchorage

Monica Laura Vazquez

7.707.338 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained garden.

19. Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

4.9 km from Downtown Anchorage

Usugafono

3.165.191 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with curtains.

20. Highliner Suites Hotel

Fairview, 1.4 km from Downtown Anchorage

Rhonalynn

2.514.811 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Anchorage

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Snob Hollow Inn	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Hotel Captain Cook	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,245 reviews	View
Historic Anchorage Hotel	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 650 reviews	View
Marriott Anchorage Downtown	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 381 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

Find the best Downtown Anchorage areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cable car system, a wooden building, and snow-capped mountains.

Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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A city at night with a river, illuminated streets, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

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.

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A snow-covered mountain range with sharp peaks and deep valleys.

Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

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A sunset over a wetland with a small stream and distant mountains.

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.

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A cityscape with a lake, trees, and mountains in the background.

Spenard

Spenard is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and lake views. Though there may not be top sights in Spenard, consider stopping by Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum or Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch, located nearby.

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Top Downtown Anchorage Hotel Reviews

The Voyager Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location downtown with several excellent restaurants and shops within walking distance"

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I Always stay here, when I'm in Anchorage. I just found out;They have late check in until 2:00 a.m. Latest check out at noon. We were there for a family emergency, so this was Very helpful for us. The staff, was understanding and very nice people. Glad They have Breakfast every morning,and lobby coffee ☕ all day I would Highly recommend to stay, for a week also, for work trips."

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Our top choices for Downtown Anchorage hotels

1. Hotel Captain Cook

2. The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt

3. Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

4. Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

5. Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

6. Marriott Anchorage Downtown

7. Hilton Anchorage

8. Historic Anchorage Hotel

9. Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown

10. Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

11. Arctic Fox Inn

12. Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

13. The Voyager Inn

14. Highliner Hotel

15. Snob Hollow Inn

16. Design-forward Anchorage Townhome w/ Ocean Views

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage

19. Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

20. Highliner Suites Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Anchorage

Alyeska

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Hillside

Bootlegger Cove

Spenard

Top Downtown Anchorage Hotel Reviews

The Voyager Inn

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