West Juneau Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Glacier, a lovely green space in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
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.
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.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
University of Alaska-Southeast
Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Southeast during your stay in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Top hotels in West Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Really enjoyed staying here in the past, however the last 2 stays I was unable to contact the hotel for a ride from the airport. Had to get an Uber both times. That can add up in Juneau even though it is a short distance.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
So, I must say I loved staying there. BUT, it’s old. Our room was clean and quiet. Tub dripped a bit which I didn’t care about. Window to didn’t shut quite right. The parking lot was nearly unusable cuz they chose not to deal with the massive snow, but they directed me to a lot across the street ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
My husband and I stayed three nights and our stay was very nice. Great staff, helpful always with a sense of humor. The location of the hotel, close to historic downtown and on the waterfront was very handy. We could walk to go shopping and restaurants. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Juneau Hotel
Overall, a really pleasant stay in a suite on the 2nd floor. I was on the side looking toward the whale sculpture and away from the bridge, so traffic noise was minimal. The suite was nice and spacious with a full kitchen & living area, felt more like a small apartment than a hotel room. The kitchen ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau
Downtown Juneau
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.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska Governor's Mansion.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
