On a budget? Get comfortable at the Best Western Country Lane Inn. It’s a no-frills accommodation option but promises world-class service and hospitality. The Landing Hotel is another budget-friendly choice, right across the road from the Inter-Island Ferry and the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal. But the best way to see the Inside Passage? On a cruise ship!

Located on the edge of the Alaskan wilderness is Talkeetna Denali View Lodge & Cabins, offering gorgeous mountain views. Otherwise settle in downtown Anchorage at Marriott Anchorage Downtown, celebrated for its eco-focus and convenient positioning. Finally, you can’t go wrong with Hotel Captain Cook, named an LVX Preferred Hotel – and the only one with this esteemed accolade in the Anchorage area.  

Rustic resort, Chena Hot Springs Resort offers access to plenty of natural hot springs and an enthralling Aurora Ice Museum. Along with a lodge, suites and cabins, there’s also a camping ground for tents and RVs, and a number of Mongolian-style yurt tents for rent. Aurora Villa is a 4.5-star luxury guesthouse and a prime Northern Lights viewing spot. The floor-to-ceiling windows make it possible to witness the magical spectacle from the comfort of your bed or sofa!

Brooks Camp is a go-to for eco-focused tourists, located on the North Slope in Prudhoe Bay. Then there’s Waldo Arms Hotel, drawing in travellers from far and wide thanks to its once-in-a-lifetime polar bear viewing opportunities and affordable rates.  

Anvik River Lodge is a remote, full-service fishing lodge, ideal if you’re looking for a tranquil escape and beautiful river views. Or head over to the Beaver Creek B&B for warm hospitality in Dillingham in the Bristol Bay area.