University Area, AK
Anchorage


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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prince William Sound
Explore this protected island-dotted sound, where the waters and coastline host an incredible range of wildlife including whales, bears and otters.
University Area Hotel Deals

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
breakfast was good
Reviewed on 2026/4/1

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Clean room, friendly staff, smelled fresh and clean.
Reviewed on 2026/3/31

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
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 2026/4/1

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Facility was advertised as newly renovated hotel. Not only was the hotel not renovated the furnishings in our room were old, worn out and beat up. The only thing relatively new was the television. Mattresses and box springs were falling apart. Towel rack and bath faucet were beat up and obviously ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/1

The Lakefront Anchorage
Great as always. Convenient for my trips when I lay over.
Reviewed on 2026/4/1

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Breakfast was refill on timely manner, everything fresh..clean
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Other neighborhoods around University Area

Campbell Park
While Campbell Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alaska Airlines Center and Alaska Botanical Garden.

Airport Heights Community Council
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.

Rogers Park
Visitors to Rogers Park enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Chester Creek Greenbelt Park is worth a stop.

Northeast Anchorage
If you're spending some time in Northeast Anchorage, Nunaka Valley South Park and Alaska Native Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Sullivan Arena and Mulcahy Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown Anchorage
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.
