Girdwood, AK

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View from upper station of Mt.Alyeska Tram at Girdwood in Alaska,United States,North America
Two people sitting on a bench overlooking a sunset with mountains in the background.
Cow Creek mining camp. Girdwood, Alaska, on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The location is about 50 miles from Anchorage and in the same town with the Aleyska ski resort.
Girdwood
Girdwood

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Alyeska

While visiting Alyeska, you might make a stop by sights like Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square.

Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Arlberg Ave Girdwood AK
$399 nightly
The price is $444 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$444 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
"A/C is centrally controlled by the management, we tried to reach the front desk for multiple hours & finally gave up & found hard to sleep through on a hot sunny day. Needed to reach out to front desk for other issues too but they aren't responsive. The Guest desk phone would just be in engage mode. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Alyeska Resort
Ski Inn

Ski Inn

3 out of 5
189 Hightower Rd Girdwood AK
$174 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$195 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"The Ski Inn would be a great place as a medium sized family gathering or just as a drop-in off the road & leave next morning or after a day of sking. The economy room is very tight, just enough space for 1 person to walk around the bed ( there were no other sized rooms available when I was booking ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Ski Inn
Carriage House Accommodations

Carriage House Accommodations

3 out of 5
388 Crow Creek Road Girdwood AK
$279 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$312 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Girdwood. Enjoy free parking, a sauna, and conference space. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Town Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Very cute and clean place! Close to everything"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Carriage House Accommodations
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Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D

Girdwood AK
Stay at this cabin in Girdwood. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for ...
8/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"This is the perfect rustic cabin spot. Location is absolutely amazing. You could walk to any hike or restaurant you choose. The pictures do it justice. The view is outstanding. Everything you need is right there. We had such a great time with a multi generational family. The cabin is stocked with ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

Rustic mountain cabin with wood stove, spacious deck, private W/D
Stunning New Girdwood Home Minutes from Alyeska

Stunning New Girdwood Home Minutes from Alyeska

Anchorage AK
Stay at this vacation home in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for Visual ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"We definitely enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described. Far enough from town to feel somewhat remote but close enough to run to the store for amenities. That view off the back porch is something else! The only thing that was a little surprise was that there was a separate living area in the ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Stunning New Girdwood Home Minutes from Alyeska
Two Bedroom Ski-in-Ski-out Condo at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort

Two Bedroom Ski-in-Ski-out Condo at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort

Girdwood AK
Book a stay at this ski condo in Girdwood. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Center for Visual ...
Two Bedroom Ski-in-Ski-out Condo at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Alyeska Ski Resort

Alyeska Ski Resort

Be thrilled with high-speed winter activity while skiing the Chugach Mountains at this resort. Enjoy year-round attractions and astonishing views.

Alyeska Ski Resort
University of Alaska - Anchorage

University of Alaska - Anchorage

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.

University of Alaska - Anchorage
Alaska Native Heritage Center

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Go on a dog team ride and meet the racers and husky pups, as you learn about the many groups of Alaskan Natives.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage Museum

Anchorage Museum

One of the largest museums in Alaska is also one of its best, telling the stories of Alaska Native cultures and displaying artworks from this stunning state.

Anchorage Museum
Alaska Zoo

Alaska Zoo

Meet the animals who live at Alaska Zoo during your travels in Anchorage. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Alaska Zoo
Anchorage Skyline

Port of Anchorage

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.

Port of Anchorage

Things to do

Anchorage Tour of the Year!

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

$177
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Alaska Railroad to Seward

Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

$226
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

$369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket

$25
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

$315
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Full-Day Tour in Turnagain

Full-Day Tour in Turnagain

$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour in Turnagain
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Cities near Girdwood

Anchorage

Anchorage

American Bald Eagle in flight in the snow over the Skagit River

Eagle River

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