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
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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Alyeska

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

Alyeska
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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 Arctic Benson Park 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
Far North Bicentennial Park featuring mountain biking and forests as well as a small group of people

Abbott Loop

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Abbott Loop
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
Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,202 reviews)
Room was clean staff was friendly

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Arlberg Ave Girdwood AK
The price is AED 689 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
AED 689
AED 863 total
21 Jan - 22 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very nice environment, very friendly and respectful! I’d rather a fixed fee breakfast included but every other thing was perfect!

Reviewed on 20 December 2025

Alyeska Resort
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is AED 481 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
AED 481
AED 642 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,998 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

The Lakefront Anchorage
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.
Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs

Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs

Anchorage AK
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Business Park Wetlands ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
Overall a very nice place. TV though was barely functional. The remote had a missing back cover so the battery was constantly falling out. And then I had to finagle with the HDMI to even get a signal to watch anything. Otherwise though everything else was great

Reviewed on 4 December 2025

Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs
Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails

Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails

Girdwood AK
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Gerrish Public Library are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Very nice little lofted cabin. Warm homey feel with a relaxing hot tub on the back deck. Very clean with all the amenities of home.

Reviewed on 10 December 2025

Cozy cabin with Hot Tub in quiet location blocks from the resort & trails
Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Girdwood AK
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
Cute quirky cabin. Comfortable beds. Close to Alyeska spa which was wonderful.

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D
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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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.