The Interior
Located in the lonely backcountry of Wrangell-St Elias National Park on the Chitina River, over 100 miles from the nearest road, this fabulously luxurious…
Must-see hotels in The Interior
Denali National Park & Preserve
North of Healy, off Mile 251 on the George Parks Hwy, this spotlessly clean lodge is pretty much on its own in green fields above the treeline. The…
The Interior
Come to Alpenglow, at Mile 102.5, to get your glamping on. That's 'glamorous camping' if you're lucky enough to not spend too much time on the internet,…
The Interior
A couple of hundred feet from the junction with Richardson Hwy, this place is pure Alaskan gold. It’s got pedigree (it’s the oldest running lodge on the…
The Interior
This copper-boom-era hotel has yet to make it into the second half of the 20th century – let alone the first half of the 21st. The old-fashionedness is…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This is the jewel of Denali campgrounds, thanks to its eye-popping views of the mountain. The facility has 28 sites for tents only, but does offer flush…
Fairbanks
This long-running and well-regarded B&B consists of an original 80-year-old Dutch-built cottage with charming heritage atmosphere, and a neighboring annex…
Denali Fireside Cabins & Suites
Talkeetna
Upscale, centrally located (for town) and embellished with only-in-Alaska decor, this place is a jolly good deal for the price, and far more intimate than…
The Interior
Located on what is possibly the neatest-looking farm you'll ever see, the Garden B&B grows its own vegetables (many of which find their way onto your…
Denali National Park & Preserve
Verging on legendary, Camp Denali has been the gold standard among Kantishna lodges for the last half century. Widely spread across a ridgeline, the camp…
Denali Mountain Morning Hostel
Denali National Park & Preserve
Perched beside the gurgling Carlo Creek, this is the area’s only true hostel. That's cool – it makes up in quality for a lack of hostel quantity. The…
Talkeetna
Sitting 2 miles northeast of the town center, this collection of cabins – all with amusing moose-themed titles – balances rustic charm and creature…
Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
The Interior
More isolated, spread out and economical than other Princess lodges, the McKinley retains a laid-back rustic atmosphere that’s not a million miles from a…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The 32-acre grounds here, nestled amidst the mountains, are nothing short of spectacular, and the hand-hewn log cabins are filled with genuine old-Alaskan…
The Interior
As physical settings go, it's hard to beat the Lodge at Black Rapids, which is situated on a particularly dramatic stretch of the Richardson Hwy. But this…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This is not a yurt but a huge, intriguing geodesic house on a 5-acre lot, offering a fantastic B&B experience. There are seven modern rooms (with partial…
The Interior
On a mountainside not far from the ‘end of the road' (before you reach the McCarthy bridge), these well-designed log cabins feature bathrooms (including…
The Interior
Among the finest and most scenically situated lodges along the highway (Mile 113.5), Sheep Mountain features a cafe, a bar, a sauna (free for cabin guests…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This five-room, solar-powered lodge serves as Kantishna Air Taxi's base of operations. Guests have use of a common area, dining room, bath and shower…
Fairbanks
Probably the fanciest B&B in town, Heritage House was built in 1916 by Arthur Williams as a way to lure his future wife up to the Great White North to…
Denali National Park & Preserve
At the park’s main entrance, and within earshot of George Parks Hwy, this is Denali’s largest and most developed campground. It's open year-round and has…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The 'Grizzly' spans pretty much every price range and configuration, including wooded campsites by the Nenana River, platform tent-cabins, and well-spaced…
Fairbanks
This upscale lodge has an enviable position on the green banks of the Chena River. Room decor tilts toward the matronly, but there’s also a row of spiffy…
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Denali National Park & Preserve
The high-roofed, perennially busy reception hall at this giant 'lodge' carries the slightly antiseptic essence of a cruise ship, which is fitting as 80%…
The Interior
In a state full of cool roadhouses, the Gakona is an exemplar of the genre. This lovely log roadhouse dates from 1905 and is listed on the National…
The Interior
As quirky Alaska places go, it's hard to find a more unique spot than this wind-and-solar-powered, 87-acre wilderness retreat. The owners are homesteaders…
The Interior
Though at first it may appear to be a truck stop, this is in fact a well-run lodge with a good range of sleeping options. There are private cabins, family…
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
The Interior
More intimate than the other Princess lodges, this secluded retreat just off the Richardson Hwy, 14 miles south of Glennallen, is frequented primarily by…
Talkeetna
This high-end Alaska Native Corporation–owned lodge has a hillside setting with excellent views of the Alaska Range. Rooms are spacious and quietly…
Denali National Park & Preserve
The arch enemy of Patagonia lodge? Just kidding – this spot is affiliated with Camp Denali and located just down the hill. It's a more traditionally…
Denali National Park & Preserve
There are 53 sites, flush toilets, piped-in water and evening programs at this campground, popular with tenters, RVers and the occasional wolf or two.
Fairbanks
An easy-breezy international scene makes this place regularly full in summer. Billie’s has typical hostel amenities such as showers, laundry and kitchen,…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This official park campground is nicely set on the banks of a large glacial river in an area that is great for day-hiking. The seven sites can only be…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This is a friendly, well-run place with the most modern cabins in Carlo Creek. Given that the grounds aren’t well treed, it’s best to get a creek-side…
The Interior
In addition to its 70 sites, this campground offers walk-in sites along the loop trail around the lake, and the state park’s Byers Lake cabins 1, 2 and 3…
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
The Interior
Just steps from outrageous glacier vistas in the rest-area parking lot sits this campground with tree-shrouded sites. At the far edge of the lot is the…
Fairbanks
Sven, from Switzerland, welcomes all kinds of travelers and vagabonds to this fine, multifarious hostel. This is where you'll meet some of Alaska's most…
The Interior
Perch boasts almost two dozen excellent cabins nestled in a stunning valley setting. The best options sit creekside, in particular the stylish A-frame No…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This small, waterless, seven-site camping area marks the beginning of true bear country. The day-hiking around here is excellent, especially the numerous…
The Interior
The four rooms at the Matanuska, between Miles 99 and 100, are a hybrid of cabin chic and overstuffed comfort, all lovely soft beds and explosions of…
