Anchorage, AK

Travel Guide

Anchorage which includes a sandy beach and a sunset
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 Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Anchorage

The very beautiful and dangerous mud flats of Cook Inlet

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
Spring 2019, an eagle hunting fish outside of Anchorage Alaska.

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 Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 and Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area while in the area.

Midtown Anchorage
You can come here to learn more about Captain Cook's Voyage

Bootlegger Cove

If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.

Bootlegger Cove
A shaded hiking trail winds through the lush boreal forest of Abbott Loop Community Park in Anchorage, Alaska, offering a tranquil escape into nature.

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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,309 reviews)
Friendly very helpful staa

Reviewed on 23 January 2026

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK
The price is AED 518 per night from Feb 14 to Feb 15
AED 518
AED 683 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
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! (2,041 reviews)
Friendly staff. Comfortable room

Reviewed on 27 January 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

3 out of 5
3501 Minnesota Dr and W 36th Ave Anchorage AK
The price is AED 471 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 471
AED 527 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
It was nice

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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! (85 reviews)
The stay was good. It has all the things you need so you don't have to buy a bunch of stuff. If your staying in the winter, it gets pretty cold down there but other then that it was good.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs
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 AK
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! (218 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.
'Suitest' Spot Downtown.

'Suitest' Spot Downtown.

Anchorage AK
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Nice stay-very clean, family/apt neighborhood. Not very close to restaurants if walking.

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

'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.