Title: Visit University Area: Best of University Area, Anchorage Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in University Area](https://expedia.ca/University-Area-Anchorage-Hotels.0-n553248635976469774-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Anchorage](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Anchorage](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-University-Area.d553248635976469774.Car-Rental-Guide)[University Area Vacations](https://expedia.ca/University-Area.d553248635976469774.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University Area ## Anchorage ![Photo by Kaitlin Powers-Engdahl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e223c361708df2e691649042b716ecb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kaitlin Powers-Engdahl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e223c361708df2e691649042b716ecb4.jpg) ![Photo by Elaina Monte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/306619f276c956dfd07db09576d92a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Elaina Monte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/306619f276c956dfd07db09576d92a61.jpg) ## Visit University Area Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Anchorage travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Anchorage.dx178230) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Anchorage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/187000/187448-Alyeska-Resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alyeska-Ski-Resort-Anchorage.d6060501.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kenai Peninsula which includes a bay or harbour and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/190000/190632-Prince-William-Sound.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Prince-William-Sound-Turnagain.d553248621532649850.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chugach State Park showing mountains, a river or creek and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151160-Chugach-State-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chugach State Park Encounter huge lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers and waterfalls in one of the largest state parks in the United States. [](https://expedia.ca/Chugach-State-Park-Hillside.d6060513.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alaska Native Heritage Center showing a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/151000/151156-Alaska-Native-Heritage-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alaska-Native-Heritage-Center-Northeast-Anchorage.d6060487.Vacation-Attraction) ![Anchorage which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/150000/150694-Anchorage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Anchorage-Museum-Downtown-Anchorage.d6060511.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kincaid Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/880ab79200fe0562751eddb0e71023a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kincaid Park Explore the lovely green spaces of Kincaid Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Anchorage. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Kincaid-Park-Sand-Lake.d6060543.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 CA $35 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anchorage-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5083804.activity-details) ![Free Photography lessons. This photo captured using a simple cellphone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039690/443ef83a-d66b-4977-a231-c22fd1544449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage CA $295 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wilderness.a1039690.activity-details) ![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 CA $221 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-view-wildlife-anchorage-adventure-tour.a46353553.activity-details) ![Anchorage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384000/e8fd044d-aaed-4d51-95d3-9175f3a9464c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage CA $97 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anchorage-city-tour-w-taste-of-wild-smoked-salmon-reindeer-sausage.a1384000.activity-details) ![Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47653493/29b273fd-0dc1-4998-8be7-e08fca3bb2ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings CA $83 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anchorage-city-tour.a47653493.activity-details) ![Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47966184/bf300514-5ea9-4586-b9ed-71ee84b00d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage CA $97 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anchorage-city-tour-w-wild-smoked-salmon-reindeer-sausage.a47966184.activity-details) [See all activities in Anchorage](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Anchorage.d178230.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## University Area Hotel Deals ![Puffin Inn of Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50400/50350/c8487e4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puffin Inn of Anchorage 4400 Spenard Rd Anchorage AK 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! (3,200 reviews) Clean room and courteous staff Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=50350&PinnedHotelID=50350&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 CA $150 CA $168 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & 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 ... 7/10 Good! (1,204 reviews) The room were clean, and the staff was great 👍 Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=327867&PinnedHotelID=327867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![The Lakefront Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/300/235/8acb7d5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lakefront Anchorage 4800 Spenard Road Anchorage AK CA $167 CA $225 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,995 reviews) Great Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=235&PinnedHotelID=235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/124000/123931/7a1fcdee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport 3501 Minnesota Dr and W 36th Ave Anchorage AK CA $171 CA $191 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 includes taxes & 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews) Really clean, good fresh breakfast, and great customer service Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=123931&PinnedHotelID=123931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36247500/36247423/8a9e3d25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown 101 EAST TUDOR RD Anchorage AK CA $233 CA $261 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 includes taxes & 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews) Being a pocal it was painless to check in. And to be right in midtown was nice. Thank you Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=36247423&PinnedHotelID=36247423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) ![The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6301600/6301551/w3840h2554x0y3-d8d05e46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt 239 West 4th Ave Anchorage AK CA $209 CA $234 total Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anchorage. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=6301551&PinnedHotelID=6301551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469774) [See all 1,103 properties in University Area](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025®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.ca/Anchorage-Campbell-Park.dx553248635976480462) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b7013596a2a1ed7c8089d41acef61b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Airport Heights Community Council 3.5/5(9 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 Airlines Center. [](https://expedia.ca/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 3/5(1 area review) 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.ca/Anchorage-Rogers-Park.dx152742) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e282f0430a48aa67c76fec9797df1058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairview If you're spending some time in Fairview, Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Ice Rink are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Anchorage-Fairview.dx553248635976477962) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cb9a718ac016fd0165c3201c9a5fa1c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Anchorage 4/5(18 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 Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Anchorage-Midtown-Anchorage.dx6129244) ![Far North Bicentennial Park showing mountain biking and forest scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196390-Anchorage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Abbott Loop If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing. 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