What is University Area like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Anchorage's University Area neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Alaska Airlines Center as part of your University Area travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in University Area?

For your stay in University Area, Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the University Area area?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options in University Area to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Anchorage area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in University Area.

What can I see and do in this Anchorage neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of University Area with a visit to University Lake Dog Park and Goose Lake Park. A visit to Alaska Airlines Center is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Nunaka Valley South Park, Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around University Area. While you're out sightseeing, Alaska Botanical Garden and Regal Totem are a couple of additional sights to visit in Anchorage.

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Our top choices for University Area hotels

1. Hampton Inn Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 4.8 km from University Area

deion

HK$3,033 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 3.7 km from University Area

Hui

HK$5,511 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

3. Staybridge Suites Anchorage by IHG

Midtown Anchorage, 4.2 km from University Area

Linda

HK$4,383 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

4. Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage North

Airport Heights Community Council, 3.1 km from University Area

Lisa

HK$2,127 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Spenard, 5.9 km from University Area

Patricia

HK$3,312 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

6. Maria's Creekside B&B

Campbell Park, 1.8 km from University Area

Maxwell

HK$3,768 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

7. Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area

Larry

HK$1,750 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

7.3 km from University Area

Anne

HK$2,628 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Anchorage Midtown

Rogers Park, 3.3 km from University Area

Jennifer Leigh

HK$4,647 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

10. My Place Hotel - Anchorage, AK

Midtown Anchorage, 3.6 km from University Area

Cathy

HK$3,233 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

11. Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown by IHG

Midtown Anchorage, 4.7 km from University Area

Timothy

HK$3,680 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

12. Merrill Field Inn

4 km from University Area

Ian

HK$1,549 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area

Kimberly

HK$3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

14. Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

Spenard, 7.5 km from University Area

Swapnil

HK$3,584 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

15. SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown

Midtown Anchorage, 4.3 km from University Area

ariana

HK$3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

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16. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Spenard, 6.9 km from University Area

Gary

HK$1,937 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Anchorage / Midtown

Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area

qiang

HK$3,224 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area

Jennifer Renee

HK$3,217 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

19. Aloft by Marriott Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area

Sarah

HK$3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

20. Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Downtown Anchorage, 5.8 km from University Area

Kristine

HK$2,628 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The exterior of the Anchorage Museum with a modern glass facade, a pedestrian pathway, and red flowering plants.

Downtown Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Anchorage Historic City Hall and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center.

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A city at night with a river, illuminated streets, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Midtown Anchorage

Travellers come to Midtown Anchorage for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Z.J. Loussac Library - Main Branch and Arctic Benson Park while you're in town.

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A ski lift with chairs ascending a snowy mountain slope.

Alyeska

If you're spending some time in Alyeska, Alyeska Aerial Tram and Girdwood Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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A snow-covered mountain range with sharp peaks and deep valleys.

Hillside

While visiting Hillside, you might make a stop by sights like Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course.

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A cityscape with a lake, trees, and mountains in the background.

Spenard

Abundant dining options and lake views are well-reviewed features of Spenard. Make a stop by top sights like Arctic Benson Park while you're exploring the area.

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Top University Area Hotel Reviews

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage North

8/10 Good

"Excellent stay be Merrill Field."

Coast Inn at Lake Hood

8/10 Good

"Large clean room, comfortable bed, with a refrigerator, microwave and small coffee machine in the room. Adequate darkening curtains were installed. AC was functioning but we had to repeatedly restart when it unexpectedly stopped operating. No elevator in the hotel, but our room was fortunately on the first floor and close to the secured rear entrance parking lot. - Subfloors should have been repaired before installing the new flooring during renovations because they sagged around the toilet, outside the bathroom door and at several areas around the room. Dim bathroom lighting, dirty bathroom switches, receptacles, and a dinky hairdryer. No grab bars in the shower/tub and no place to hang bath towels, only two small bars for hand towels. Bath mat was small but useful for the slippery tub. Only toiletries were the large refillable containers on the shower wall that I universally dislike. Just one very small bar of soap to keep at the sink to wash your hands. No lotion or vanity packs. I needed an emery board that I forgot to pack. Beverage vending machines were empty. Snack machines were stocked. + Good coffee in the lobby. Nice gas fireplace to sit in front of to drink coffee. It has an onsite restaurant and bar but we didn’t visit it. We like the location on Lake Hood where the floatplanes are docked and you can watch take off and land. Shuttle service and freezer storage available. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We will stay there again when in Anchorage."

Highliner Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All of a sudden I knew I just needed to unwind from where I’m living and I’m from Alaska and ended up here the first night and flew to Homer the next day. I of course enjoyed it as I’m on vacation, but, had to go back, so I stayed again and bought a car and drove back because I’m staying. Both times, different rooms, exactly the same. I won’t worry where to stay in Anchorage now. Thank you "

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1. Hampton Inn Anchorage

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage

3. Staybridge Suites Anchorage by IHG

4. Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage North

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

6. Maria's Creekside B&B

7. Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

8. Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Anchorage Midtown

10. My Place Hotel - Anchorage, AK

11. Crowne Plaza Anchorage Midtown by IHG

12. Merrill Field Inn

13. Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage

14. Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

15. SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown

16. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Anchorage / Midtown

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage

19. Aloft by Marriott Anchorage

20. Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Where to stay in University Area

Downtown Anchorage

Midtown Anchorage

Alyeska

Hillside

Spenard

Top University Area Hotel Reviews

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage North

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