University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage


Visit University Area
Stay near popular University Area attractions
Things to do

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: Admission Ticket

Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup
Top hotels in University Area

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"I liked the breakfast Clean room Airport shuttle And cable TV"
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
"Staff was helpful with early checking and gave us a 3rd floor room to be quieter. Clean and tidy though the bathroom was a bit dated"
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

The Lakefront Anchorage

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
"The rooms had a very nice Alaska design and were very cozy and comfortable. Perfect place for a short business trip."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
Where to stay in University Area

Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.

Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.

Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

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.




















