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Stays in Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, sitting where the Seward Highway meets the Glenn Highway on the shore of Cook Inlet, with Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport minutes from downtown. Its hotels range from budget motels along the Spenard airport strip to a lakefront property on Lake Hood and a ski resort in nearby Girdwood.

Updated October 11, 2026

Anchorage in numbers

16
stays
259€
median price per night
8.4/10
average guest rating
17 988
traveller reviews
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Carriage House Accommodations
Hot tubSpa & wellness

Carriage House Accommodations

4.9Guest score

57 reviews

A hot tub and spa retreat near Girdwood Park

Why guests love it

A stay at Carriage House Accommodations tends to settle into a routine fast: mornings near Girdwood Park, afternoons in the spa, and the hot tub reserved for evenings once the fitness center quiets down. The nine-minute walk to Girdwood Park makes an easy addition to any day, and Double Musky Inn, a minute away, becomes the default dinner spot for most guests. The roughly hour-long distance from the airport keeps day-trippers away, which leaves the property feeling calmer than Anchorage's downtown hotels.

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Alaska House of Jade Bed & Breakfast
Luxury

Alaska House of Jade Bed & Breakfast

4.9Guest score

77 reviews

Anchorage's top-rated stay near Far North Bicentennial Park

Why guests love it

Guests at Alaska House of Jade Bed & Breakfast consistently mention the same thing: it simply feels different from Anchorage's business hotels, in the best way. The included breakfast becomes a daily highlight rather than an afterthought, and the short taxi ride to Far North Bicentennial Park turns into a regular morning routine for anyone staying more than a couple of nights. The longer airport transfer, close to twenty-seven minutes, barely registers once the quieter, more personal setting sets the tone for the stay.

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BlueWater BaseCamp
Lakefront

BlueWater BaseCamp

4.9Guest score

57 reviews

A trail-focused stay near Eklutna Lake's hiking network

Why guests love it

Guests at BlueWater BaseCamp tend to structure the whole stay around Eklutna Lakeside Trail, five minutes away by taxi, rather than treating hiking as a side activity. The in-room kitchen gets real use here, since the property sits far enough from Anchorage's restaurant scene that cooking becomes the practical choice most nights. Hikers traveling with dogs lean on the pet-friendly policy heavily, and the quiet, trail-adjacent setting delivers a genuinely different pace than anything downtown offers travelers.

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Wilderness Place Lodge | Alaska Fishing | Adventures
CabinsBudget

Wilderness Place Lodge | Alaska Fishing | Adventures

4.8Guest score

42 reviews

A fishing-focused lodge just minutes from the airport

Why guests love it

Wilderness Place Lodge feels far more remote than its twelve-minute distance from the airport suggests, and most guests arrive with a specific fishing or adventure trip already planned around the property's calendar. Room service covers the nights nobody wants to head back out, and full-service laundry becomes genuinely useful across a multi-day stay built around salmon season. Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant, six minutes away, is the rare exception when guests do venture off the property for a meal.

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Base Camp Anchorage Hostel
BudgetSpa & wellness

Base Camp Anchorage Hostel

4.7Guest score

326 reviews

A downtown-adjacent hostel with a shared kitchen and sauna

Why guests love it

Base Camp Anchorage Hostel tends to draw travelers who'd rather cook a meal in the shared kitchen than eat out every night in Spenard, and the sauna becomes the evening routine after a day of sightseeing. The nine-minute public transport ride to the Anchorage airport keeps costs down for anyone skipping a rental car, and Jackie's Place Restaurant, five minutes away, covers the nights nobody wants to cook. It reads as genuinely communal rather than a stripped-down hotel substitute.

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Alyeska Resort
MountainPool

Alyeska Resort

4.4Guest score

4,764 reviews

Girdwood's aerial tram resort with a full spa

Why guests love it

A stay at Alyeska Resort tends to organize itself around the aerial tram from the first night, with a ride up to Forte for dinner setting the tone for the rest of the visit. The spa and indoor pool see steady use between tram rides and time on the mountain, and the Roundhouse at Alyeska Museum, a minute away, fills an easy afternoon. The roughly hour-long distance from the airport barely registers once the full resort routine takes over the stay.

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Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel
MountainCabins

Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel

4.4Guest score

265 reviews

A roadhouse cabin stop with mountain and inlet views

Why guests love it

Staying at Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel tends to mean fewer amenities and more actual Alaska, which is exactly the trade some travelers are after. The nine-minute run to the Beluga Point pullouts turns into an easy stop for whale watching if the timing lines up with the tide in Turnagain Arm. Dog owners lean on the pet-friendly policy heavily here, since fewer roadhouse stops along the highway extend the same courtesy. Dinner usually happens on-site or at Turnagain Fish Company, five minutes away on foot.

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Bird Creek Motel
Budget

Bird Creek Motel

4.1Guest score

163 reviews

A roadside motel steps from Bird Creek Trail Access

Why guests love it

Guests at Bird Creek Motel are usually already deep into a Seward Highway road trip by the time they check in, and the minute-long taxi ride to Bird Creek Trail Access makes fishing or a short hike an easy add-on before dinner. The rooms feel more furnished than the budget rate suggests, and apartment-style options work well for groups traveling together. The forty-three-minute distance from the airport keeps this firmly a road-trip stop rather than a city base.

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Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Spa & wellness

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

4.0Guest score

1,805 reviews

A downtown spa hotel near the Anchorage Museum

Why guests love it

Sheraton Anchorage works well for a family stay in the city before or after a trip into Alaska's wilderness. It is downtown, about eight minutes on foot from the Anchorage Museum, whose science and Alaska Native galleries suit curious children. The hotel has a restaurant, a cafe for quick breakfasts, a gym and a spa for parents. Breakfast and parking are extra, Wi-Fi is included, and the airport is about twenty minutes away by taxi.

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The Lakefront Anchorage
Lakefront

The Lakefront Anchorage

3.9Guest score

3,362 reviews

Floatplane views and a private dock on Lake Hood

Why guests love it

For families, The Lakefront Anchorage turns an airport night into part of the trip. The hotel sits right on Lake Hood, where floatplanes take off and land through the day, and children can watch the traffic from the shore near the hotel's own dock. Two restaurants mean dinner is easy after a flight, parking and Wi-Fi are free, and the airport shuttle makes early departures simple. Ted Stevens International is about fifteen minutes away by taxi.

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Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown
Downtown

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

3.8Guest score

44 reviews

An in-room kitchen steps from the Anchorage Museum

Why guests love it

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown works especially well for guests staying several nights and wanting to skip a few restaurant meals along the way, thanks to the in-room kitchen available in some rooms. The six-minute walk to the Anchorage Museum makes it an easy stop before or after a work day downtown, and White Spot Cafe, eight minutes away, covers breakfast on mornings nobody wants to cook. The eighteen-minute transfer to the airport feels manageable on departure day.

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Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
Downtown

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

3.7Guest score

1,085 reviews

A downtown stay steps from Delaney Park

Why guests love it

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown tends to appeal to guests who want downtown Anchorage without paying extra for breakfast or parking, both included here rather than itemized. The seven-minute walk to Delaney Park becomes a regular morning habit for longer stays, and Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, five minutes away, is a frequent stop for guests wanting something beyond the hotel's own offerings. Business travelers lean on the dedicated meeting space more than at comparable downtown properties nearby.

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Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
PoolHot tub

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

3.7Guest score

1,270 reviews

Budget-tier indoor pool and hot tub near the airport

Why guests love it

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport tends to surprise budget-conscious guests with how much it packs in for the price, especially the indoor pool and hot tub combination rarely found at this rate elsewhere in Anchorage. Business travelers lean on the business center between meetings, then use the hot tub once the fitness center empties out for the evening. The ten-minute public transport ride to Ted Stevens International keeps things simple for guests skipping a rental car, and ADRIANY'S BITES covers dinner just three minutes away on foot.

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Hilton Anchorage
PoolHot tub

Hilton Anchorage

3.6Guest score

2,884 reviews

A downtown pool and hot tub near 5th Avenue

Why guests love it

Hilton Anchorage reads as one of the more central options for guests who still want a proper indoor pool and hot tub without heading out to Spenard or Girdwood for one. The two-minute walk to the Alaska Public Lands Information Center makes planning a day trip easy before returning to swim in the evening. F Street Station, also two minutes away, covers dinner without much thought, and business travelers make steady use of the event space for downtown gatherings.

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Merrill Field Inn
Budget

Merrill Field Inn

3.6Guest score

497 reviews

A budget stay built for Anchorage's fishing travelers

Why guests love it

Anglers and hunters make up a noticeable share of guests at Merrill Field Inn, drawn specifically by the fish and game freezers that few Anchorage hotels bother offering. The rooms stay basic, but free breakfast covers mornings before an early trip out, and the airport shuttle spares guests the cost of a taxi for the twenty-two-minute ride. Rice Garden Anchorage, a minute's walk away, becomes the default dinner spot for travelers not planning to cook that night.

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Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Budget

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

3.5Guest score

1,290 reviews

An unfussy Spenard stay with breakfast and a shuttle

Why guests love it

For families passing through Anchorage on the way to or from the wilderness, Puffin Inn keeps costs down and logistics simple. The free airport shuttle avoids a taxi with luggage, and the included breakfast covers the morning before an early start or a drive south. Rooms and suites are basic, so expect a functional night rather than a holiday stay. The hotel is in Spenard, about fourteen minutes by taxi from the airport, with downtown a short drive away.

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