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

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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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#Adventure #Girdwood #VirginCreekfalls

Alyeska

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

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 Arctic Benson Park and Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch 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.

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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
Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Arlberg Ave Girdwood AK
The price is AED 712 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 712
AED 889 total
5 Jan - 6 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! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed at Alyeska Resort for my husband’s birthday, and overall it was an amazing experience, especially the hydrotherapy spa. If you’re considering going, do it. We booked a Signature King with a Mountain View and arrived before noon to check in. The front desk wasn’t able to check us in early ...

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Alyeska Resort
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! (3,189 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 December 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 Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 400
AED 448 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,198 reviews)
The room were clean, and the staff was great 👍

Reviewed on 7 December 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.
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
Great North Lodging

Great North Lodging

3 out of 5
3130 Lark St Anchorage AK
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and David Green Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Jeff was absolutely amazing. Super helpful and nice. Room was very clean and comfy. Will be booking here again in the future!

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Great North Lodging
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! (62 reviews)
Excellent host, clean property, easy booking.

Reviewed on 7 November 2025

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