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.
Mount Roberts Tramway
You can take time to visit Mount Roberts Tramway during your travels to Juneau. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's glaciers.
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.
Nugget Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
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.
Things to do
From Juneau: Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks
Juneau: Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise with Local Guide
Top hotels in West Juneau
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"A very good option for downtown Juneau. Classic old-town feel. No air conditioning in the rooms except for a fan but I understand, AC days only happen a few times per year. Quiet and clean room."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"It was super cool experience, however the pictures didn’t make it clear that you’d have communal bathrooms and showers, nor did I see it listed anywhere that we wouldn’t have one in the room. Not something I necessarily minded, but they didn’t have any ventilation in the bathrooms so it felt and ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"Newly refurbished facility. Excellent proximity to the airport. Extremely friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Waterfront on Glacier
"This property was a total disappointment from the room location ( the sea view was very obstructed) to the condition of the facility. When I checked in, the clerk told me to take the stairs down and my room would be on the left. Imagine my surprise when I lugged 2 heavy suitcases down two flights ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
"Pros: room was clean & comfortable, appliances worked well, housekeeping was good, convenient to airport Cons: no hotel entrance auto-opening doors for elderly or handicapped, someone would have to open the door and hold it open, no breakfast offered, front desk has limited hours Neutral: 15-20 minutes ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Juneau
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alaska Governor's Mansion and Juneau-Douglas City Museum 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 Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.
North Douglas
North Douglas might not have many top sights, but Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Eagle Creek Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
