Hillside East Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Popular places to visit
Alyeska Ski Resort
Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Alaska - Anchorage during your visit to Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Port of Anchorage
Explore the waterfront of Port of Anchorage and enjoy activities such as hiking in Anchorage. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.
Alaska Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Chugach State Park
Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States.
Things to do
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Hillside East
Highland Glen Lodge
This was hands down the best place I have stayed in Anchorage! Loved the bug bath tub. Bed was comfortable, everything was quiet, and breakfast was DELICIOUS!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
So what started off with the rudest front desk clerk I’ve seen in 30+ years of renting hotel rooms. If the reservation was refundable we would have left and found another place. I’m glad we didn’t, the hotel was great, the rest of the staff we saw later was extremely friendly, the showers were amazing ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
I would stay there again for the price. Not fancy, but adequate.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The lobby looked decent and was clean. The room was horribly outdated, moldy and falling apart. Beard clippings on the bathroom sink. Candy, rocks, & dog food on the floor around the room. The pool was extremely cold and slimy. Very loud area right next to the rail depot. A lot of vagrant foot traffic ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Stay away! The rooms are dirty, the bed linen is soiled and the hotel staff doesn't care. Please read the reviews before booking at this hotel. It is by far the worst hotel i've stayed at. Can't speak much to the breakfast because after our first night we checked out. We had roiginally booked for ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Lakefront Anchorage
Shout out to the staff!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillside East
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Abbott Loop
If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Campbell Park
Though Campbell Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.
Old Seward - Oceanview
While there might not be top attractions in Old Seward - Oceanview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark.
University Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Area and surrounding area, you can visit Alaska Airlines Center and Nunaka Valley South Park.
Taku - Campbell
While visiting Taku - Campbell, you might make a stop by sights like Dimond Center and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park.
