West Juneau Travel Guide
Juneau

Visit West Juneau
Things to do

Juneau Shore Excursion Pass 8 Self Guided Audio Tours Glacier

Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour

From Juneau: Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks

Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall & Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in West Juneau

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"The Baranof lacks walls/privacy: I could hear my neighbors on all sides: think you’re watching TV alone? Got gas and want some privacy in the bathroom? Want to get intimate with your lover? This ain’t a place for kids. And the snoring……"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"Clean and new"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
"It's understandable that a hotel in Alaska might be a great deal behind on updates; even the capital is pretty remote, and most people are just staying a night or two to catch their cruise. So, I can forgive the "out of date" feeling of things. But the room was not particularly clean. There was visible ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Alaskan Hotel and Bar

Waterfront on Glacier
Where to stay in West Juneau

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 Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.

Back Loop
When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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















