Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide

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Anchorage showing a sandy beach and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Anchorage featuring street scenes

Anchorage Museum

4/5(1 review)

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail featuring forest scenes

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

4/5(1 review)

Visit parks with picturesque fields and hilly terrain overlooking the icy coast and get a sense of the size of our solar system.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center during your trip to Anchorage. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center

William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center during your trip to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.

William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center

The Rooftop

Explore the lovely green spaces of The Rooftop and also enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.

The Rooftop

Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall

4/5(4 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall during your visit to Anchorage. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its hiking trails.

Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall

Things to do

Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Rp3.302.435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Whittier Cruise Ship Port Pick Up

Whittier to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour From the Port

Rp3.286.087
per adult
Whittier to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour From the Port
Alaska Railroad to Seward

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

Rp3.616.347
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Portage Glacier Cruise

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Rp3.946.607
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Anchorage

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Rp1.139.397
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
View amazing vistas along the Turnagain Arm

Turnagain Arm Tour

Rp2.625.567
per adult
Turnagain Arm Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Anchorage

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

Westmark Anchorage Hotel

3 out of 5
720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Fully refundable
The price is Rp3.355.466 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp3.355.466
Rp3.758.122 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Great hotel mid town convenient to walking, shopping and dining locations. We would, definitely stay here again if in Anchorage. However, staff advise that the hotel is closing this winter to become a homeless shelter"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Westmark Anchorage Hotel
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 Rp2.748.011 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp2.748.011
Rp3.077.805 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,623 reviews)
"Older hotel. Our room was recently renovated with new carpet and beds. They just needed to pay a little more attention to areas of over paint of missing areas when painting."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt

3 out of 5
239 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is Rp4.630.110 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp4.630.110
Rp5.185.723 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
"Nice rooms, good location for downtown. Parking was $15/day. Internet was good. Good restaurant for breakfast, but pricey. There was significant construction and railroad noise after 7:30A."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Wildbirch Hotel in JdV by Hyatt
Econo Inn Anchorage

Econo Inn Anchorage

2 out of 5
642 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK
The price is Rp2.193.210 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.193.210
Rp2.456.395 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Anchorage ...
4.2/10 (729 reviews)
"Better than the online review's - tuff neighbourhood."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Econo Inn Anchorage
Hotel Captain Cook

Hotel Captain Cook

4 out of 5
939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Stay at this historic hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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Hotel Captain Cook
Arctic Fox Inn

Arctic Fox Inn

3.5 out of 5
327 E 2nd Court, Anchorage, AK
The price is Rp3.557.874 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.557.874
Rp3.984.819 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Anchorage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (700 reviews)
"The check-in instructions were difficult, not enough lighting outside, hard to open the gate, we thought it was permanently locked."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Arctic Fox Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which includes a sunset

South Addition

While visiting South Addition, you might make a stop by sights like Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Oscar Anderson House Museum.

South Addition
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Fairview

While visiting Fairview, you might make a stop by sights like Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

Fairview
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North Star

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Star and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium.

North Star
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Spenard

4/5(8 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

Spenard
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Rogers Park

Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.

Rogers Park
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Airport Heights Community Council

While there might not be top attractions in Airport Heights Community Council, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center.

Airport Heights Community Council

Downtown Anchorage Travel Guide