Title: Visit University Area: 2026 University Area, Anchorage Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in University Area](https://expedia.com/University-Area-Anchorage-Hotels.0-n553248635976469774-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Anchorage](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Anchorage](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in University Area](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-University-Area.d553248635976469774.Car-Rental-Guide)[University Area Vacations](https://expedia.com/University-Area.d553248635976469774.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University Area, AK ## Anchorage ![University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/4196bd0c-7e5d-42df-867f-06c5416eadb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469774/32c8f0e9-9083-4953-9c90-b38c7f6a0203.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University Area Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Anchorage Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Anchorage.dx178230) --- ### Popular places to visit ![University of Alaska - Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/4196bd0c-7e5d-42df-867f-06c5416eadb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Alaska - Anchorage 4/5(164 reviews) Walk around the campus at University of Alaska - Anchorage as part of your travels around Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Alaska-Anchorage-University-Area.d6060571.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alyeska Ski Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060501/8a582248-89ac-44c0-bc89-0072080621ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alyeska Ski Resort 4.5/5(138 reviews) Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views. [](https://expedia.com/Alyeska-Ski-Resort-Anchorage.d6060501.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alaska Native Heritage Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060487/ca4f7535-4f1b-4feb-aeec-476b87cbecf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Native Heritage Center 4.5/5(92 reviews) Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives. [](https://expedia.com/Alaska-Native-Heritage-Center-Northeast-Anchorage.d6060487.Vacation-Attraction) ![Anchorage Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060557/7d792456-8d8f-4809-896b-d8179e7e38af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Anchorage 4/5(168 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Anchorage-Government-Hill.d6060557.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alaska Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/6eaa8f9f-e7bb-43f3-be93-e1560908ae74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alaska Zoo 4/5(121 reviews) Meet the animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Alaska-Zoo-Hillside.d6060497.Vacation-Attraction) ![Prince William Sound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649850/ffe4de06-5514-4db6-b97c-45f3bee9120f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prince William Sound 4.5/5(156 reviews) Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters. [](https://expedia.com/Prince-William-Sound-Turnagain.d553248621532649850.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anchorage Tour of the Year! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46353553/d71ed9fe-5980-4fce-be7b-2ea5730df4af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour $177 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-view-wildlife-anchorage-adventure-tour.a46353553.activity-details) ![Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5083804/bdb57d8a-7c21-4f66-bdbb-eddc7038f96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket $25 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/anchorage-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5083804.activity-details) ![Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45056283/6d5b2256-c639-4d70-8fc2-b8302244ac5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour $310 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-matanuska-glacier-hike-and-tour.a45056283.activity-details) ![Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48174396/bf4cf319-4262-4637-9cf1-4745cf3f89ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting $299 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hike-matanuska-glacier-walaska-local-honey.a48174396.activity-details) ![Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour- From Anchorage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50667509/a1a5ebce-4550-4ce0-8b75-2ae5703f8df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup $297 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/matanuska-glacier-guided-hike-anchorage-pickup.a50667509.activity-details) ![Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour - Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44908254/f3062933-98ba-4890-ab06-747cd4dfa314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour - Full Day $310 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/matanuska-glacier-winter-hike-and-tour-full-day.a44908254.activity-details) [See all activities in Anchorage](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## University Area Hotel Deals ![Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42570000/42568200/42568166/6fcb5466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK Anchorage AK $197 nightly $218 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this apartment in Anchorage. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Alaska Airlines Center and David Green Park are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews) For the first time ever after paying for the unit, I received an email that required verification of my identity which required a photo of the front and back of my drivers license. This is an difficult process requiring me to take a picture of my license and send it in which had to be attempted several ... Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=42568166&PinnedHotelID=42568166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Puffin Inn of Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50400/50350/w1599h1080x0y0-8676d456_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puffin Inn of Anchorage 4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK $79 nightly $88 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 7.4/10 Good! (3,436 reviews) breakfast was good Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107800/1107719/8cf74aa6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown 5000 A Street Anchorage AK $104 nightly $116 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) The hotel needs upgrades especially in the flooring in the main entrance. Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=1107719&PinnedHotelID=1107719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120470000/120464700/120464601/006ef81b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown 108 E 8th Ave Anchorage AK $145 nightly $162 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anchorage Museum and Delaney Park are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews) We had nice stay, fully renovated property, we will come back to stay here. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F23%2F2026&endDate=4%2F24%2F2026&selected=120464601&PinnedHotelID=120464601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15000/14929/df220738_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek 111 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage AK $99 nightly $111 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 6.6/10 (1,850 reviews) Spacious room, quite area (apart from trains, although seldom) Super convenient to the train depot, and because adjacent to the beautiful Ship Creek. Breakfast was adequate, very good coffee available all day. Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026&selected=14929&PinnedHotelID=14929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327900/327867/a026b832_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport 4411 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK $109 nightly $122 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 6.8/10 (1,368 reviews) It was good time there Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026&selected=327867&PinnedHotelID=327867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) [See all 1,118 properties in University Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026®ionId=553248635976469774) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Anchorage-Campbell-Park.dx553248635976480462) ![The northern lights shine above the anchorage city skyline in this nighttime view from the tony knowles coastal trail in winter; Anchorage alaska united states of america](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473187/1eecd10d-33bf-40ec-86c5-85457b746a64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Airport Heights Community Council 4/5(103 area reviews) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airport Heights Community Council and surrounding area, you can visit Sullivan Arena and Alaska Museum of Natural History. [](https://expedia.com/Anchorage-Airport-Heights-Community-Council.dx553248635976473187) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rogers Park 4/5(60 area reviews) Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.com/Anchorage-Rogers-Park.dx152742) ![Northeast Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060487/f754e711-5488-41e1-9322-d15659a66fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Anchorage 4.5/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Northeast Anchorage, Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Anchorage-Northeast-Anchorage.dx553248635976481305) ![Fairview](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/381/49c095f9-e540-4595-a4ff-a96d54b57e14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairview If you're spending some time in Fairview, Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Anchorage-Fairview.dx553248635976477962) ![Aerial View of a Sunset over the Midtown Business District of Alaska](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129244/7f4f5b8f-76eb-47be-8b20-0672a718ae35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Anchorage 4/5(795 area reviews) Midtown Anchorage is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Arctic Benson Park while in the area. 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