Best Places to Stay in Alaska
Top lodging picks in Alaska based on their convenience, comfort, or location.
Best Places to Stay in Alaska
Top lodging picks in Alaska based on their convenience, comfort, or location.
Best Places to Stay in Alaska
Top lodging picks in Alaska based on their convenience, comfort, or location.
Best Places to Stay in Alaska
Along with picking the best places to visit and things to do in Alaska, choosing the best places to stay in Alaska is one of the most important parts of planning a trip north. Starting in Seward, a coastal town where many cruise travelers either begin or end an Inside Passage cruise, two unique hotels suit travelers well. The modern Harbor 360 Hotel is a good choice for its central location, as is the new Gateway Hotel. Both are close to the Seward Small Boat Harbor and railroad depot. The Seward Windsong Lodge is about 10 minutes away by shuttle, and a favorite among self-drive travelers looking for a quiet, woodsy location.
The Denali Bluffs offers the best value among accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance area, with recently renovated rooms, a charming hillside property bursting with colorful flowers, and abundant Alaskan charm. Just above the Bluffs is the Grande Denali Lodge. It has some of the most majestic views in the entire Denali Park area. The property also houses rustic-modern cabins with kitchenettes and private decks. For a backcountry lodging experience, the all-inclusive Kantishna Roadhouse hosts guests deep within Denali National Park.
There are many Anchorage hotels to choose from, but the most convenient for visitors planning to travel by train in Alaska is the Comfort Inn. It's a short walk or very quick shuttle ride to the Anchorage depot. For guests who'd like to stay closer to the Anchorage airport, we recommend the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel. And, for something a touch luxurious, look no further than the Hotel Captain Cook .
In Talkeetna, a small town known for its proximity to Denali, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge provides particularly stellar mountain views when the weather is clear. Farther north in Fairbanks, two riverside properties offer quaint comfort: Pikes Waterfront Lodge and the Rivers Edge Resort Cottages.
The Hotel Alyeska rounds out the best Alaska lodging list. It is a four-diamond resort property with multiple restaurants, a spa, and an indoor saltwater pool. The hotel is located at the base of the Girdwood ski area just 40 miles from Anchorage.
To see more Alaska accommodations, take a look at our Alaska lodging by category and by destination pages. You can also use our Alaska Lodging Finder to quickly see rates and availability.
