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

Anchorage Travel Guide Video

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
Default Image

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
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.
_
#Adventure #Girdwood #VirginCreekfalls

Alyeska

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

Alyeska
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
Default Image

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
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Westmark Anchorage Hotel
3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
The price is SAR 778 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
SAR 778
SAR 871 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good experience."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
3 out of 5
4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK
The price is SAR 934 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
SAR 934
SAR 1,046 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location , room clean and very big . comfy bad ."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
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! (2,736 reviews)
"Clean and updated facility. I arrived around 4:30pm and housekeeping was still cleaning my room when I arrived."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Puffin Inn of 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.
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
Anchorage
Stay at this vacation home in Anchorage. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Russian Jack Springs Park and Alaska Museum of Natural History are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Host was responsive when we arrived early. House was clean. Close to restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Cozy 2BD house A Russian Jack
'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
Anchorage
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 ...
Convenient and charming
"We spent 3 nights ar the Suitest Spot. The location was great, very accessible to downtown. The host was amazing and could not have been more responsive to our needs. I would stay here again, and would recommend it it family and friends!"

Reviewed on 14 September 2024

'Suitest' Spot Downtown.
Adorable cottage with spiral stairs - near skiing, hiking & airport
Adorable cottage with spiral stairs - near skiing, hiking & airport
Girdwood
Stay at this vacation home in Girdwood. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for Visual ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"loved the adorable interior decor. clean, quiet and very fun."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Adorable cottage with spiral stairs - near skiing, hiking & 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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Anchorage

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
800
5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
1164
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
446
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
64
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
22
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.