Anchorage, AK

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Anchorage which includes a sandy beach and a sunset
Anchorage featuring a sunset, mountains and general coastal views
Anchorage featuring street scenes
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring forest scenes
Anchorage which includes interior views

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Where to stay in Anchorage

Anchorage showing marine life and a river or creek

Downtown Anchorage

3.5/5(1,370 area reviews)

This central business district boasts some of Alaska's tallest buildings, such as the ConocoPhillips and Atwood Buildings, and offers cultural points of interest, shopping, dining, and nightlife attractions.

Downtown Anchorage
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Midtown Anchorage

4/5(784 area reviews)

Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while in the area.

Midtown Anchorage
Chugach State Park featuring a river or creek

Hillside

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

Hillside
Virgin Creek Falls in Girdwood. Such an easy short hike in the rainforest to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Fall colors in full display.
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#Adventure #Girdwood #VirginCreekfalls

Alyeska

While visiting Alyeska, you might make a stop by sights like Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park.

Alyeska
Apparently the busiest seaplane base in the world ... pretty quiet the day I was there though

Taku - Campbell

If you're spending some time in Taku - Campbell, Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park are top sights worth seeing.

Taku - Campbell
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Spenard

3.5/5(1,106 area reviews)

Bohemian lifestyle and artistic flair thrive in this Alaskan neighborhood, with easy access to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Enjoy the lively bar scene and convenient public transportation via the People Mover's frequent network.

Spenard
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 762 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
AED 762
AED 854 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,027 reviews)
"Convenient location to restaurants, transportation, tourism. Could use updating and cosmetic work but clean. Staff very nice, courteous, and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
The Lakefront Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 1,289 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 1,289
AED 1,526 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,799 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Staff were great."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
2.5 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 1,099 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
AED 1,099
AED 1,231 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"The property was convenient to downtown abs well secure"

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
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.
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Russian Jack Springs Park and Alaska Museum of Natural History are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Host was responsive when we arrived early. House was clean. Close to restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Girdwood Condo · 2 Bedroom Condo w/Hottub! In the Heart of Girdwood
Girdwood Condo · 2 Bedroom Condo w/Hottub! In the Heart of Girdwood
Anchorage
Stay at this condo in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Town Square are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Pre-Mother's Day getaway
"The condo was big, clean, the set of the rooms were perfect. We spent 3 hours in the hot tub on the deck…great time had by all"

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Girdwood Condo · 2 Bedroom Condo w/Hottub! In the Heart of Girdwood
'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
Anchorage
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mulcahy Stadium ...
Convenient and charming
"We spent 3 nights ar the Suitest Spot. The location was great, very accessible to downtown. The host was amazing and could not have been more responsive to our needs. I would stay here again, and would recommend it it family and friends!"

Reviewed on 14 September 2024

'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
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

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wish the museums Would have been open. If you get a change take Grant Aviation flight. It is exhilarating

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Anchorage was great. Easy to navigate the city. Dining options were great and family friendly. Beautiful mountains.

5/5 - Excellent

KB

Absolutely beautiful

4/5 - Good

Cassius

Anchorage is a place to go if you want to look at the scenery, go shoppi, or get a good bite to eat at many choices of restaurants. You can visit the Alaska Zoo, drive to Flat Top, or a Park by the inlet. You can also drive to towns on the peninsula.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live in Anchorage but I work in Juneau so I’m familiar with everything in Anchorage. I came for peace and quiet.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Felt not safe when I was walking to Walmart, Barnes & Noble and some other places. I could see so many homeless people were near by hotel, bus stop and intersection.