The Best Hotels Closest to University of Alaska-Fairbanks in Fairbanks for 2026

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A lakeside hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a road leading to a highway.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sloped roof, surrounded by snow.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, potted plants, and a grand piano.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

1. Pike's Waterfront Lodge

College, 2.8 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Christina Nicole

￥22,435

￥24,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring a stone wall and various colorful flowers.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, a glass display case, and a floral arrangement.

A building with a sign reading "Sophie Station" and a landscaped entrance with flowers and trees.

A library with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

2. Sophie Station Suites

Westgate, 2.8 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Ronna

￥28,185

￥30,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A kitchen area with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a stove. There is a trash can and a window with a view of the outside.

A wooden staircase with white balusters and a handrail, leading to a door with a glass panel and an exit sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a standing fan, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a wooden facade.

3. Rewak Studios

Westgate, 2.7 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Anthony

￥20,169

￥21,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A tree decorated with lights in front of the Golden North Inn.

A wooden table with a window view, containing plates, bowls, a fruit basket, and a tray of snacks.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

An office with a desk, two stools, a potted plant, framed inspirational quotes, and a window with a view of trees and a bicycle.

4. Golden North Inn

College, 2.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Scott

￥16,741

￥18,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with potted plants.

5. Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

College, 2.2 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Delbert

￥43,923

￥47,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel with a parking lot and multiple vehicles parked.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a refrigerator with snacks, and a kitchen area in the background.

A wooden pavilion with a picnic table, surrounded by grass and trees, under a clear sky.

6. Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

College, 2.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Ann

￥20,074

￥21,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A lodge with multiple windows and a snow-covered roof, surrounded by trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

A traditional chalet-style building with a sloped roof, surrounded by evergreen trees and a garden with purple flowers.

A hallway with a stone fireplace, wooden doors, and a stained glass ceiling.

7. 7 Gables Inn & Suites

College, 1.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Shaniqua

￥14,231

￥15,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A narrow boat with two people paddling on a calm river.

A house with a sloped roof and a visible chimney.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a television, and a window with curtains.

A building with a courtyard filled with colorful flowers, a balcony with a railing, and a window with a decorative grille.

8. Abbey Archway Inn

College, 1.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Kelly

￥13,382

￥14,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A garden with various plants and flowers, a building with arched windows in the background.

A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by snow.

A garden with a lawn, a patio area with chairs and an umbrella, and dense trees in the background.

A hallway with a stone wall and stained glass windows.

9. Fairbanks Extended Stay

College, 1.5 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Mark

￥18,412

￥19,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional room with a wooden floor, a desk with a lamp, a patterned armchair, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A traditional room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a snowman sculpture in front.

A traditional room with a desk, computer, and vintage furniture.

10. Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast

Downtown Fairbanks, 5.1 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Josh

￥55,080

￥59,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious lobby with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern Comfort Inn hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a mountain landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, and colorful chairs.

11. Comfort Inn Fairbanks

4.2 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Steven

￥20,600

￥22,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A person sitting at a desk with a laptop, a potted plant, and a window in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a water cooler, and a television.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

12. Candlewood Suites Fairbanks by IHG

6.8 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Amy

￥34,477

￥37,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden bench.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, with a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern wooden cabin with large windows, set against a snowy landscape and a night sky with aurora borealis.

13. Aurora Villa

21.6 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Claudiu

￥77,325

￥86,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a long counter, coffee machines, and a variety of food items.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a large window providing natural light.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with a statue, and a river in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

Downtown Fairbanks, 5.6 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Nineth

￥35,996

￥38,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious hotel lobby with a long communal table, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a well-maintained exterior.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A hotel pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a seating area.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks

6.6 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Mark

￥40,394

￥43,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, two cups of coffee, a dessert, and a candle on a table.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone facade, and a clear sign reading "HYATT PLACE".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

16. Hyatt Place Fairbanks

6.3 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Ran

￥29,439

￥31,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, a glass display case with a bear, and a boat-shaped wall decoration.

A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport

College, 3.9 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Tracey

￥22,720

￥24,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign reading "Bridgewater Hotel."

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Bridgewater Hotel."

A modern lounge with sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a patterned floor.

18. Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Fairbanks, 5.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Joanna

￥20,630

￥22,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar and grill with wooden doors and a tiled floor.

A Westmark hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

19. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Downtown Fairbanks, 6.1 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Linda

￥30,632

￥33,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living area with a sofa, ottomans, and a kitchen in the background.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a large window, and a mural on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

20. Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn

3.4 km from University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Hong

￥22,589

￥24,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Alaska-Fairbanks

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Pike's Waterfront Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 2,370 reviews	View
Sophie Station Suites	9.0 Wonderful 663 reviews	View
Rewak Studios	8.6 Excellent 17 reviews	View
Golden North Inn	8.4 Very good 893 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge	8.4 Very good 999 reviews	View

Top University of Alaska-Fairbanks Hotel Reviews

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a really good visit. We stayed in a cabin. The grounds were beautiful and gives so much history."

7 Gables Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved my stay at the 7 Gables Inn. All The staff was amazing!"

Fairbanks Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"It is a unique property with comfy rooms."

Luxury Riverside Chena River House River Suite

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay and great amenities! Lake view was very pleasant and quiet neighborhood. Good location and look forward to coming back!Thank you!"

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

10/10 Excellent

"It was 100% perfect. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The room was super clean without the medicinal smell of most industry cleaning supplies. The room was spacious and the bed super comfortable."

Close to everything you need Unit A Entire rental unit in Fairbanks, Alaska

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay while visiting Fairbanks, Alaska. Your home away from home."

Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.

10/10 Excellent

"Very charming and felt like visiting with grandma!"

Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.

10/10 Excellent

"Property is not a 5 star hotel if that is what you are looking for but it is a typical Alaska style log home located in a beautiful neighborhood on the Chena River, they provide fishing gear that you can use. Inside is a comfortable home clean and well kept cabon windows over look the river and is relaxing to watch the river run by. This a couple of stairs but only one entrance step into the home so easy taking your bags inside. This home is an outstanding value for its beauty, convenient and easy parking. Love it."

Perfect 3-bedroom house with AC in charming Fairbanks on quiet dead end road.

10/10 Excellent

"Great house layout. Decent parking for a couple of vehicles but difficult to turn around if you’re pulling a trailer. Not impossible just a little harder than expected."

Other attractions near University of Alaska-Fairbanks

A modern architectural building with a curved facade and a glass entrance.

University of Alaska Museum of the North

9.4/10 (297 reviews)

Your best introduction to Alaska’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife, cultures and history can be found within the diverse exhibitions of this dynamic museum.

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A garden with white daisies, red flowers, and green foliage.

Georgeson Botanical Garden

9.6/10 (36 reviews)

Learn about the native sub-arctic plants of Alaska and see some of the state’s famously oversized vegetables in this fascinating horticultural sanctuary.

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A historic film inside cabin with a red light arts sign, a lil' bird designs sign, and a The Last Will & Kettle sign.

Pioneer Park

8.4/10 (500 reviews)

Take a trip through time at this historical theme park, which celebrates Alaska’s pioneering heritage with museums, playgrounds, restored aircraft and a riverboat.

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Fairbanks Golf Course

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Fairbanks at Fairbanks Golf Course. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Large Animal Research Station

9.2/10 (35 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Large Animal Research Station, during your trip to Fairbanks. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Pioneer Air Museum

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pioneer Air Museum during your trip to Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Alaska Centennial Center For The Arts

Enjoy an outing to Alaska Centennial Center For The Arts during your stay in Fairbanks. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Palace Theatre

9.0/10 (13 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Palace Theatre during your trip to Fairbanks. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Alaska-Fairbanks?

University of Alaska-Fairbanks is located in a welcoming area of Fairbanks known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Alaska-Fairbanks?

7 Gables Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Other good options within a short distance include Fairbanks Extended Stay and Abbey Archway Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of Alaska-Fairbanks?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Alaska-Fairbanks, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Alaska-Fairbanks?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near University of Alaska-Fairbanks, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near University of Alaska-Fairbanks?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, Fairbanks Ice Museum, or University of Alaska Museum of the North. Sights like Pioneer Park and Fairbanks Antler Arch highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Palace Theatre and Fairbanks Drama Association and Children's Theatre.

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Our top choices for University of Alaska-Fairbanks hotels

1. Pike's Waterfront Lodge

2. Sophie Station Suites

3. Rewak Studios

4. Golden North Inn

5. Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

6. Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

7. 7 Gables Inn & Suites

8. Abbey Archway Inn

9. Fairbanks Extended Stay

10. Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast

11. Comfort Inn Fairbanks

12. Candlewood Suites Fairbanks by IHG

13. Aurora Villa

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks

16. Hyatt Place Fairbanks

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport

18. Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

19. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

20. Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn

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Top University of Alaska-Fairbanks Hotel Reviews

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

7 Gables Inn & Suites

Fairbanks Extended Stay

Luxury Riverside Chena River House River Suite

Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

Close to everything you need Unit A Entire rental unit in Fairbanks, Alaska

Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.

Cozy two bedroom log cabin on the Chena River near town.

Perfect 3-bedroom house with AC in charming Fairbanks on quiet dead end road.

Other attractions near University of Alaska-Fairbanks

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Georgeson Botanical Garden

Pioneer Park

Fairbanks Golf Course

Large Animal Research Station

Pioneer Air Museum

Alaska Centennial Center For The Arts

Palace Theatre

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