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

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

1. Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks

Downtown Fairbanks

Nineth

RM971 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

2. Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Downtown Fairbanks

Derek

RM859 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

3. Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Fairbanks

Joanna

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

4. Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright

Downtown Fairbanks

Marchelle

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

Josh

RM1,544 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

Ran

RM772 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

Mark

RM954 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

8. Candlewood Suites Fairbanks by IHG

2.5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Lekeshia

RM966 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

9. Comfort Inn Fairbanks

1.9 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Ashutosh

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

10. Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn

2.4 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Jane M

RM633 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport

College, 7.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Michael

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

12. Pike's Waterfront Lodge

College, 6.1 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Rahul Sanjay

RM678 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

13. Sophie Station Suites

Westgate, 4.5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Mark

RM790 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

14. Golden North Inn

College, 5.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Matthew

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

15. Wedgewood Resort

Lemeta, 2.3 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Jeff Matthew

RM711 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

16. Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks

College, 5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Ann

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

17. 7 Gables Inn & Suites

College, 5.7 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Shaniqua

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

18. Billie's Backpackers Hostel

College, 3.8 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Abbey

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

19. Rewak Studios

Westgate, 4.2 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Anthony

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

20. Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

College, 5 km from Downtown Fairbanks

Delbert

RM1,231 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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, Creamer's Field and Chena River are top sights worth seeing.

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Aurora

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

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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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Hamilton Acres

While Hamilton Acres isn't home to many top sights, Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks Ice Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Birch trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through.

South Fairbanks

When in South Fairbanks, you can plan a visit to Fort Wainwright and Big Dipper Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Downtown Fairbanks Hotel Reviews

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable room with complimentary breakfast buffet. Fun on-site activities including reindeer viewing, the convenient free car rental/airport shuttle service, and great staffs!"