Anchorage Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Anchorage

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Downtown Anchorage

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

Downtown Anchorage
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Midtown Anchorage

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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 History Museum while you're in town.

Midtown Anchorage
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Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Town Square and Alyeska Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Alyeska
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Spenard

4/5(8 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Spenard. A stop by Arctic Benson Park or Pop Carr Park might round out your trip.

Spenard
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which includes a sunset

South Addition

While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Bootlegger Cove and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

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Sand Lake

If you're spending some time in Sand Lake, Kincaid Park and Jewel Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sand Lake
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is 5.217.250 ₫ per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
5.217.250 ₫
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,972 reviews)
Worth it
"Everything was great except checking in they found my room was double booked. But the staff worked it out in half hour. And I and daughter were able to sleep before midnight."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is 7.533.200 ₫ per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
7.533.200 ₫
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,525 reviews)
Good choice!
"Comfortable and cozy. The rooms are nice and spacious. Staying one night after flying in for a cruise. Highly recommend this hotel. Breakfast included it is very convenient. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

The Lakefront Anchorage
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is 6.596.640 ₫ per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
6.596.640 ₫
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Free shuttle was great and staff were super nice"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wyoming 2
Wyoming 2
3 out of 5
3213 Wyoming Dr, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port of Anchorage and Arctic Benson Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"The owner was super great to work with, ultra responsive and very friendly. The place itself was great, really nice apartment and well stocked with all the things you need to hang out in Anchorage for a day or two, including tea and coffee which were great to have on hand! The decor was nice and ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Wyoming 2
Highliner Hotel - King Rooms With City & Park Views
Highliner Hotel - King Rooms With City & Park Views
2 out of 5
826 K Street, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this aparthotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Port of Anchorage and Holy Family Cathedral ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Neat hotel in a good spot for getting around downtown. Love the contactless check in and check out."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Highliner Hotel - King Rooms With City & Park Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Anchorage

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Sep 2019

My fourth visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Aug 2019

Anchorage is a good base from which to explore this part of Alaska being central to the main national parks with an international airport. It’s easy to get around, people are freindly and has a relaxed vibe.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
20 Jun 2019

Tourist office not very helpful! City easy to navigate.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
2 Jun 2019

Very friendly people. Try the dive bar Darwin’s Theory on G Street. Locals and tourists around the bar. Large measures on spirits too. Worth looking in Big Rays on West & 4th Avenue. Better than the tourist shops for jeans, socks, T-shirts etc.

5/5 - Excellent

GaryT
15 May 2019

Interesting city in a beautiful location. I’m only staying at the start of a cruise tour, but it’s definitely been worth visiting for a couple of days beforehand.

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