Anchorage, AK

Travel Guide

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

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 Town Square and Girdwood Park.

Alyeska
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
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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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 while in the area.

Midtown Anchorage
Summer Solstice, Turnagain Pass Alaska #Adventure

University Area

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

While University Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.

University Area
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
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,089 reviews)
The room is awesome especially the bathroom and the shower bathtub are so nice and clean. I will come back again in two weeks.

Reviewed on 25 October 2025

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is AED 400 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
AED 400
AED 448 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,083 reviews)
Room clean and inviting, front desk staff was outstanding both evening and morning staff

Reviewed on 25 October 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 988 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
AED 988
AED 1,199 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
It was a good time

Reviewed on 13 October 2025

Alyeska Resort
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.
Great North Lodging

Great North Lodging

3 out of 5
3130 Lark St, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and Goose Lake ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
I had an unplanned visit to Anchorage, an Emergency at Providence Medical Centre, I found this place and it was perfect for my needs. It was close to the hospital, there were food venues nearby. The property itself was situated in quite a quiet are. The studio that I staid in was very well equipped ...

Reviewed on 9 September 2025

Great North Lodging
Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.

Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
This was the 2nd time we stayed here. We absolutely loved the place! Really comfortable bed, good location well equipped kitchen. We’ll stay again!

Reviewed on 14 October 2025

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.
Forget Me Not Home in South Anchorage

Forget Me Not Home in South Anchorage

Anchorage
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
The house was clean and organized and very comfortable for our 1 night stay.

Reviewed on 20 October 2025

Forget Me Not Home in South 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.

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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.