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.
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.
Nugget Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nugget Falls during your travels in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
Taku Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Taku Glacier, a lovely green space 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
Confirmation number to extend stay 1day
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Alaskan Hotel and Bar
Great location downtown. Felt like staying in the saloon/rooming house on the 1960‘s TV show, „the Wild West,“ starring
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Baranof Downtown, BW Signature Collection
Chris (Kris?) is amazing!
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Pleasantly surprised! Spacious room, up to date, kitchenette with dishes, large bathroom, great location. Lovely staff!! Would stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Juneau Hotel
Staff was helpful and very accommodating. Room was spotless. Appreciated having shuttle service and storing excess luggage.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.
North Douglas
If you're spending some time in North Douglas, Eaglecrest Ski Area and Eagle Creek Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Salmon Creek
If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Twin Lakes and Gastineau Channel 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 Governor's Mansion.
Mendenhaven
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Mendenhaven. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mendenhall Ice Caves and Mendenhall Glacier are a few top places to visit.
Mendenhall Valley
If you're spending some time in Mendenhall Valley, Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
