University Area Travel Guide
Anchorage
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Top hotels in University Area
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
"The staff are always helpful"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
The Lakefront Anchorage
"Great place to stay in Anchorage, breakfast is the bomb!"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
"This was such a great place to stay. Very walkable and central for tours and dining out, it was a safe and quiet location in downtown. The hotel itself felt very smart and upscale, with contemporary fittings and good attention to detail. The room felt spacious and the bed was super comfortable. The ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Where to stay in University Area
Downtown Anchorage
Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.
Alyeska
If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Anchorage
Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while you're in town.
Hillside
While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.
Bootlegger Cove
If you're spending some time in Bootlegger Cove, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center are top sights worth seeing.
