West Juneau Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mendenhall Glacier
Wander along a trail and admire cascading waterfalls, a dense rainforest and southeastern Alaska’s Coast Mountains from this spectacular glacier.
Auke Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Auke Bay during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mendenhall Ice Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mendenhall Ice Caves during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Tracy Arm
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tracy Arm during your travels in Juneau. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University of Alaska-Southeast
Explore the campus of University of Alaska-Southeast during your stay in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Top hotels in West Juneau
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
We had a great stay! The hotel is older, but has been kept up and was clean, there was plenty of room, and the staff was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was simple but adequate and again, wonderful staff. It’s right downtown making shopping and restaurants very walkable. We would gladly stay ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
I checked in a bit early, so they didn't have my room clean, which is okay. However, about three hours later, someone else came into my room with their luggage, then returned to the front desk to get an empty room.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
This property is our go to location when visiting family in Juneau. The rooms are clean and conveniently located to Fred Meyer and Safeway and the airport. Just a short drive to downtown in one direction and to the Valley and Auke Bay in the other direction. We’ve never been concerned with safety ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
My husband and I stayed three nights and our stay was very nice. Great staff, helpful always with a sense of humor. The location of the hotel, close to historic downtown and on the waterfront was very handy. We could walk to go shopping and restaurants. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Best Western Country Lane Inn
The hotel was clean and a nice condition, but beginning to show its age a little bit. The bathroom was clean with plenty of hot water. Bed was comfortable. I recall this a good standard hotel, but not luxurious.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alaska State Capitol and Alaska Governor's Mansion while you're in town.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Mendenhall Ice Caves.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
