West Juneau Travel Guide
Juneau

Visit West Juneau
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 West Juneau

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
"The team/staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the recent renovations make this a very comfortable place to stay. I will stay there again for sure."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
"Dirty, rundown, dark and dingy, inattentive staff. The worst hotel I have stayed in 30 years. Heat was running in the room. Had to open the window and run the AC (with a ducktaped vent to the window) to keep the temperature bearable. Staff at the front desk did not care. Door trim at the elevator ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Alaskan Hotel and Bar
"Great location, close to everything. Bar was very cool, historic bar, lots of charm, bartenders were friendly, had various music venues in the evenings; fun place to hang out. We arrived in Juneau before checkin & it was nice they held our luggage while we explored town. However, the hotel has a ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
"Bathroom smelled like urine"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Waterfront on Glacier
"Service good. Bedding and partucularly the pillows very good. The property looks over a busy highway so its very noisy."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
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 Gastineau Channel or Perseverance Theatre.

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

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
















