Anchorage, AK

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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)

Travelers to Downtown Anchorage praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

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 History Museum while in the area.

Midtown 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 Alyeska Ski Resort.

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Spenard

3.5/5(1,106 area reviews)

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Spenard. A stop by Arctic Benson Park or Pop Carr Park might round out your trip.

Spenard
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring a sunset

South Addition

If you're spending some time in South Addition, Bootlegger Cove and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail are top sights worth seeing.

South Addition
Moose on the loose!  Take a hike near the airport in Anchorage and you likely will see a moose or two.  Kincaid Park is a true gem.

Sand Lake

4/5(13 area reviews)

While visiting Sand Lake, you might make a stop by sights like Kincaid Park and Jewel Lake Park.

Sand Lake
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2 out of 5
4400 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is SAR230 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR230
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,968 reviews)
"The room was clean but tiny. No drawers, no chairs and no place to even put a suitcase. I sat on hold for a half hour trying to get the shuttle to pick me up at the airport."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage
3.5 out of 5
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK
The price is SAR323 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR323
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,539 reviews)
"Great location. Close to the airport. Good restaurant. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2024

The Lakefront Anchorage
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
2.5 out of 5
111 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is SAR279 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR279
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Free shuttle was great and staff were super nice"

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
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.
Bright End Unit Apartment
Bright End Unit Apartment
Anchorage
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Port of Anchorage and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Very nice place to stay!
"The apartment was clean and in a nice neighborhood. I felt safe and very comfortable as a solo female traveler. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 9 May, 2024

Bright End Unit Apartment
Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs
Forget Me Not Home near Airport downstairs
Anchorage
Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Port of Anchorage and Business Park Wetlands ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Nice and quiet easy to find from the airport
"It was very quiet and easy to find just short drive from the the airport"

Reviewed on 27 May, 2024

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
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Potter's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Ankorage
"Very comfortable, good location, hostess very helpful, accommodations great. Would stay there again if in area."

Reviewed on 20 May, 2024

Private suite in an Owner occupied home with views of the Chugach Mountains.
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 1, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 31, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

KB
May 31, 2020

Absolutely beautiful

4/5 - Good

Cassius
May 26, 2020

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
May 24, 2020

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
May 23, 2020

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.

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