Back Loop Travel Guide
Juneau


Visit Back Loop
Things to do

From Juneau: Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Back Loop

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Avoid like the plague!!! This hotel has an ancient heating system and they/you are unable to turn down the thermal heating in rooms. The walls radiated with heat and during mid 60 Degree days the rooms were unbearable with the windows completely open during the night. It was the absolute worst hotel ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Alaskan Hotel and Bar

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"The staff had a shuttle sitting there but would not pick us up 1 mile away walking in the rain. He said it wasn’t FAR ENOUGH…. Very little hot water in the shower. Otherwsis ok."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Waterfront on Glacier
"Stayed at The Waterfront for a conference in June. The staff were LOVELY - very upbeat, welcoming and helpful. The rooms are quite pretty and the beds are comfortable. The floor of my room had some stray dirt and wrappers, likely just missed during house cleaning (everything else, including the sheets ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"We had a two night stay and found the room very comfortable. The facility was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast wasn't much and would have been nice to have toast/bagels, but we made do with the instant oatmeal, juice and granola bar. We would definitely stay there ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Back Loop

Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.

Douglas
You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Gastineau Channel or Perseverance Theatre.

West Juneau
While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.

Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.















