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.
Sentinel Island Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Juneau with a stop at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in West Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Good place and they had a free shuttle. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Clean room, good location and the property appeared to be well maintained overall. Limited interaction with staff but all were accommodating.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
They tried their best. Parking lot was a nightmare and minimal maintenance. We couldn’t even use our rental car and had to shovel ourselves out. Minimal staffing for restaurant and bar. Business center printer broken. Heat in room broken. Television did not work for 95 percent of trip. On the positive, ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Very cool experience staying at the oldest hotel in Alaska! Definitely a different vibe than a standard hotel if you are looking for a unique stay. Our room was clean and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the location very much being able to explore downtown Juneau.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Juneau Hotel
We could see the mountains! And the room is excellent. Such space and all we needed to cook a quick meal in the room. Laundry and dryer in the room. Separate bedroom. What a lovely surprise this has been! Great Service too!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Juneau
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Roberts Tramway and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel are top sights worth seeing.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Lemon Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Lemon Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Alaska State Capitol.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Alaska Powder Descents and Mendenhall Ice Caves are a few top places to visit.
