If you’re wondering where to stay in Fairbanks and the surrounding area, we’ve got you covered. There are lots of choices for both fun and nice accommodations in the area with a broad price range. Staying downtown Fairbanks is always nice because it means that you’re walking distance to some good restaurants and the riverfront, but sometimes it’s nice to be a little more remote and closer to the adventure. From igloos to cabins and even vacation rentals, there are lots of choices.
Here’s an easy map to look at options for where to stay in Fairbanks, and then below you’ll find our reviews of the different hotels and lodges we’ve enjoyed in the Fairbanks and Denali areas.
Fairbanks Hotel Reviews
Here are some of our favorite hotels and lodges in the Fairbanks area, from rustic cabins and unique accommodations to national travel brands you can book with points.
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Staying at Borealis Basecamp: an Alaska Bucket List Experience
Borealis Basecamp is the ultimate Alaskan winter experience when it comes to mixing luxury with adventures. See what you can expect from staying in an igloo in the snowy mountains while enjoying the Northern Lights, dogsledding, snowshoeing and more.
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Staying at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel – the Holland America Preferred Lodge
The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel is one of the best places to stay in downtown Fairbanks in summer or winter. Bigger rooms than many Fairbanks stays, great location and nice accommodations are just part of why we recommend this hotel.
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Chena River Lodge: a Great Fairbanks Hotel option (Best Western Plus)
A great budget friendly option, the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge is a good choice when you’re planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska. In summer or winter, the location and consistency is a welcome addition to your time in Fairbanks.
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Top Pick for a Budget Hotel in Fairbanks: Best Western Plus Pioneer Park
We’ve always like staying in Best Western properties, and the BW Plus Pioneer Park in Fairbanks is actually our preferred stay for a nice, budget hotel in a great location. See what on property amenities there are and tips for a fun stay.
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Staying at Chena Hot Springs Resort: a Rustic Alaskan Icon near Fairbanks
Staying at the Chena Hot Springs Resort is a quintessential Fairbanks, Alaska experience. Visiting Chena is always fun, but getting to stay overnight and experience everything from the hot springs to the Northern Lights at 2am is really cool. See what we recommend and how to plan a trip to this Alaskan icon.
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Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks: Vintage and Perfectly Alaska
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks is a vintage, fun, perfectly Alaskan stay that’s great in summer or winter. See what you’ll find here, including amenities and opportunities to learn about and experience the Northern Lights at the lodge.
Where to Stay at Denali National Park
Staying nearby is the best way to be able to experience the wildlife and off-trail hiking in Denali National Park. You’ll find several large lodges just outside the park, with more hotel options in Healy and down to Cantwell.
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Staying at the Holland America Denali Lodge at Denali National Park
The Denali Lodge by Holland America at Denali National Park are one of the many lodge options you can pick from. See what to expect at the Lodge, amenities onsite and booking details for staying right outside of Denali NP.
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Awesome Alaskan Lodges to Experience the Wilderness and Beauty
Alaskan lodges are a part of the experience as you travel through the state. Whether you’re looking for a cabin resort on a budget or an epic fly-in lodge in a remote area, we have recommendations for all kinds of travel styles through central Alaska.
We’ll continue to add onto our recommendations for where to stay in Fairbanks, Denali NP and the surrounding area. If there’s a place you were hoping we’ve written about but don’t see it, send us a note and we can provide information and opinions (we don’t write about everywhere we stay).