What's it like in Downtown Fairbanks?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fairbanks's Downtown Fairbanks neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Fairbanks travel tips? Make sure that you visit Fairbanks Ice Museum and Chena River while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Fairbanks?

Based on our traveller data, Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Fairbanks. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Fairbanks area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Fairbanks, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 32 Downtown Fairbanks hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Fairbanks, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Fairbanks.

What is there to do around this Fairbanks neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Fairbanks Ice Museum or Dog Mushers Museum during your visit to Downtown Fairbanks. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Chena River and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center are some other places worth a visit. Fairbanks Antler Arch, Fairbanks Community Museum and Fort Wainwright are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Fairbanks. While you're out sightseeing, Fairbanks Drama Association and Children’s Theatre and Big Dipper Ice Arena are a couple of additional sights to visit in Fairbanks.

Top 10 Downtown Fairbanks Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Fairbanks hotels

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1. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Downtown Fairbanks

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

2. Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Fairbanks

Kristin

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

Downtown Fairbanks

Peter

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator.

4. Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright

Downtown Fairbanks

Christy

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

5. Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast

Downtown Fairbanks

Raymond

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

6. Hyatt Place Fairbanks

2.1 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks

2.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Krystine

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

8. Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn

2.4 km from Downtown Fairbanks

David Patrick

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

9. Comfort Inn Fairbanks

1.9 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Keith

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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10. Candlewood Suites Fairbanks by IHG

2.5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

James

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

11. Pike's Waterfront Lodge

College, 6.1 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A gazebo with a glass table and white chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

12. Bear Lodge

Lemeta, 2.3 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Daryl

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

An aerial view of a lake surrounded by dense forest, with a small town and industrial buildings in the background.

13. Wedgewood Resort

Lemeta, 2.3 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Craig

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

14. 7 Gables Inn & Suites

College, 5.7 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Janaesha

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

15. Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

College, 5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Clara

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport

College, 7.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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17. Abbey Archway Inn

College, 5.7 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

18. Golden North Inn

College, 5.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Levi

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

19. Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

College, 6.1 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Jeannette

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, striped umbrellas, and a view of a lake.

20. Rivers Edge Resort

College, 5.7 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Vern

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Fairbanks

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alaska Heritage House Bed and Breakfast	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 484 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 947 reviews	View
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center	3.5 star property	8.0 Very good 691 reviews	View
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Fairbanks

Find the best Downtown Fairbanks areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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College

If you're spending some time in College, University of Alaska Museum of the North and Creamer's Field are top sights worth seeing.

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Westgate

Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pioneer Park and Carlson Center Event Arena.

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Aurora

Aurora might not have many top sights, but Creamer's Field and Pioneer Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Hamilton Acres

While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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