Juneau Alaska, USA Travel Guide
From budget motels to luxury stays, with standard amenities like private bathrooms and Wi-Fi.
Personalized experiences, unique decor, local charm, often with breakfast included.
Platforms like Vrbo list homes, apartments, and cabins; good for space, privacy, or self-catering.
Juneau Hostel offers dormitory-style and private rooms at lower prices, popular for budget travelers.
Public campgrounds like Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auke Village Campground.
Remote floatplane lodges offer a wilderness experience, with air access.
TrustedHousesitters is an exchange platform for house and pet care.
Juneau has options to match different budgets and travel styles.
Juneau's main populated areas offer different experiences for visitors.
Can be lively during the day, especially with cruise ships, but generally quiets down at night.
More residential, typically quiet and peaceful.
Smart booking strategies assist in securing the best accommodations and prices.
Explore options on IHG Hotels for various lodging brands, and Agoda for strong Asian market presence.
For comprehensive global searches, Booking.com provides a broad range of accommodation choices.
If budget is a concern, Hostelworld specializes in budget-friendly hostels worldwide.
This table offers examples of accommodation types in Juneau, suitable for different budget levels and travel needs.
Typical Price Range (High Season): $350 - $600+
Typical Price Range (High Season): $250 - $400+
Typical Price Range (High Season): $200 - $350+
Typical Price Range (High Season): $50 - $100 (dorm/private)
Best Western Plus Frontier Suites (kitchenettes) and vacation rentals (Vrbo) for more space and meal prep flexibility.
Vacation rentals excel for long stays with home-like amenities. Some Mendenhall Valley hotels might have extended-stay rates.
Airbnb/Vrbo Apartment (Downtown or Valley): $200 - $500+, with private space and kitchen.
Mendenhall Lake Campground (Mendenhall Valley): $20-30/night, forested setting near glacier with basic facilities.
The Juneau Hostel is budget-friendly and creates opportunities to meet other travelers. Downtown hotels provide easy access to attractions.
The Baranof Downtown, BW Premier Collection, holds historical significance. Many local B&Bs might be in historic buildings, offering a glimpse into Juneau's past.
Researching specific B&Bs can identify unique properties. Consider location, budget, and amenities for your trip.
Search Juneau vacation rentals for guidebooks specific to this area.
Best access for walking to Mount Roberts Tramway, State Capitol, Alaska State Museum, and cruise ship docks. Public bus access to Mendenhall Valley.
Closest to Mendenhall Glacier and the airport. Good public bus connections to downtown.
Downtown Juneau is the historic core, walkable and active. Mendenhall Valley is suburban, home to the glacier and airport. Lemon Creek/Glacier Highway Area is industrial/commercial, with budget hotels.
Choose downtown for walkability to core sights; Mendenhall Valley for glacier and airport access.
Direct booking with properties is often the best. Online travel agencies (Booking.com, Agoda) and vacation rental platforms (Vrbo) also serve the area.
