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Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage

Puffin Inn of Anchorage
2.0 star property
Turnagain, 7.4 km from University Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3212)
"Room was clean staff was friendly "
United States
maria
Puffin Inn of Anchorage
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area
2.0 star property
21 km from University Area
6.8 out of 10, (1007)
"Great place to stay. "
United States
Nadia
The price is P4,243
P4,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area
Pool
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport

Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
2.5 star property
Spenard, 7.5 km from University Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Courteous staff and nice breakfast "
United States
Thomas
The price is P7,902
P8,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport
Exterior
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport

Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
3.0 star property
7.3 km from University Area
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1212)
"Room was clean, beds were comfortable."
United States
Charles
The price is P6,390
P7,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bird Creek Motel

Bird Creek Motel

Bird Creek Motel
2.0 star property
31 km from University Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (504)
"Enjoyed staying here. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Thomas
The price is P4,640
P5,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Bird Creek Motel
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Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek

Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
2.5 star property
Downtown Anchorage, 5.8 km from University Area
6.6 out of 10, (1784)
"Great stay"
United States
John
The price is P5,841
P6,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek
Dining
Merrill Field Inn

Merrill Field Inn

Merrill Field Inn
2.0 star property
4 km from University Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Great place to stay. Clean and staff was very polite and helpful"
United States
William
The price is P5,286
P5,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Merrill Field Inn
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown

Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
2.0 star property
Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Good place to stay. Friendly staff."
United States
Tanya
The price is P5,873
P6,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Motel 6 Anchorage, AK - Midtown
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Qupqugiaq Inn

Qupqugiaq Inn

Qupqugiaq Inn
2.0 star property
Midtown Anchorage, 5 km from University Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (765)
"Nice place for a short trip. "
United States
Rodney
The price is P4,772
P5,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Qupqugiaq Inn
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Maria's Creekside B&B

Maria's Creekside B&B

Maria's Creekside B&B
3.0 star property
Campbell Park, 1.8 km from University Area
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (390)
"Room was clean and comfortably. Enjoyed my stay. Recommend. "
United States
Phillip
The price is P7,342
P8,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Maria's Creekside B&B
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Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport
3.0 star property
7.7 km from University Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great overall"
United States
Samantha
The price is P8,927
P9,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast

Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast

Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
3.0 star property
Sand Lake, 9.3 km from University Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (693)
"A nice place to stay when in town. It was so good we are staying another night!"
United States
Shannon
Jewel Lake Bed and Breakfast
Property entrance
Coast Inn at Lake Hood

Coast Inn at Lake Hood

Coast Inn at Lake Hood
3.0 star property
8 km from University Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1013)
"Beautiful location "
Canada
Susan
The price is P8,314
P9,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Coast Inn at Lake Hood
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown

Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
2.5 star property
Bootlegger Cove, 6.2 km from University Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Staff was friendly and helpful when I asked."
United States
Karen
The price is P6,597
P7,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
Lobby
Hampton Inn Anchorage

Hampton Inn Anchorage

Hampton Inn Anchorage
2.5 star property
Midtown Anchorage, 4.8 km from University Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"Great checking in staff was great"
United States
Dawn
The price is P8,139
P9,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Hampton Inn Anchorage
Exterior
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
2.5 star property
Spenard, 6.9 km from University Area
6.8 out of 10, (1379)
"Great place if you are into "
United States
Brandy
The price is P5,524
P6,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Serves lunch and dinner
The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage
3.5 star property
7.6 km from University Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1999)
"Staff were great!"
United States
Doris
The price is P7,694
P10,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
The Lakefront Anchorage
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown

Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
3.0 star property
Midtown Anchorage, 4.4 km from University Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"It was a nice stay "
United States
Martin Hernandez
The price is P9,935
P11,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
3.0 star property
Spenard, 5.9 km from University Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1128)
"Clean rooms good location"
United States
Peter
The price is P7,274
P8,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Indoor pool
Aloft Anchorage

Aloft Anchorage

Aloft Anchorage
3.0 star property
Midtown Anchorage, 4.6 km from University Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (395)
"Helpful staff, nice room, nice pool/hot tub, awesome modern designs"
United States
Arthur
The price is P9,338
P10,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Aloft Anchorage
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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Anchorage showing marine life and a river or creek

Downtown Anchorage

Travelers to Downtown Anchorage praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Anchorage Historic City Hall and Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

Alyeska

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

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.

Chugach State Park showing a river or creek

Hillside

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

Far North Bicentennial Park which includes forest scenes and mountain biking as well as a small group of people
Photo by State of Alaska/Matt Hage
Open Photo by State of Alaska/Matt Hage

Abbott Loop

If you're spending some time in Abbott Loop, Anchorage Golf Course and Alaska Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Top University Area Hotel Reviews

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

10/10 Excellent
"I prefer not to tell about what a great place this is. A Hidden Gem and I would rather keep it that way. "
Robert 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

Frequently asked questions

What is University Area like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Anchorage's University Area neighborhood. Consider a visit to Alaska Airlines Center as part of your University Area travel plans.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the University Area area?
Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in University Area.
What can I see and do in this Anchorage neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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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