"We stayed here for one night and was happy that there was adequate food available in the hotel store since all the restaurants nearby were closed when we arrived."
"The Star Ratings speak for themselves. Everything was just ok. It's fine for a single night but staying in town might be better for any more than that."
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Gaze at the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky, then warm up in steamy Chena Hot Springs. Explore Alaska's rich culture at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, where gold rush artefacts mingle with Native art.
Fairbanks is one of the best places in the world to see the Aurora or the Midnight Sun.The University of Alaska has an excellent museum, an animal research station offering tours, and a viewpoint over the Alaska Range. It has good Thai restaurants!
Carolyn
8.0/10
Good
We came in October in hopes to see the Northern lights. Unfortunately it was too cloudy so that didn't happen. We drove around a lot to find things to do to but many things are seasonal and closed already. I'd like to come back and try again.
Erin
8.0/10
Good
Nice city. Recommend the Golden Heart Plaza, Ice Museum, Morris Thompson Visitor Center, Beads and Things, Arctic Traveler Gift Shop, and highly recommend Arctic Night Tours for an even closer and amazing view of the Aurora Borealis.
Claire
8.0/10
Good
Spend some time wandering, Fairbanks has so many hidden gems that you won't find with a guidebook. And try East Ramp Pizza, it looks dubious from the outside, but it's great!
Denice
8.0/10
Good
Don't miss the Morris Visitor and Cultural Center! Impressively curated, fascinating and free! The staff are extremely helpful as well.
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
Visitors must go to the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska. It was amazing and varied. Also go to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum. The fashions current at the time the automobiles were made, were displayed by the cars. Really fun an
Ann
10.0/10
Excellent
There are numerous outdoor events and activities in and around the area surrounding Fairbanks. It is near Denali, one of the more magnificent natural and sacred places in the world. fishing, hunting, hike, kayak, canoeing all nearby
KAREN S
10.0/10
Excellent
We love the fact everything is covered by snow. We loved our dog sledding tour and Aurora light viewing too! A great place for vacation! Will come back in a different season just for the beautiful nature.
BIN
10.0/10
Excellent
Great place to look for northern lights, visit Chena Hot Springs, visit the World Ice Carving Championships, and do a dog sled tour.
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
We wished we'd spent more time in Fairbanks and less in Anchorage which felt less welcoming. We took the train back to Anchorage rather than fly: 100% recommended. Chena was a good day visit but not huge and a bit tired due to visitor numbers.
"The staff is super-friendly. They let us hang our laundry out to dry behind their home! They also accommodated our last-minute change of plans and helped us to stay for a 2nd night on short notice. The inn is beautiful and friendly and homey, and we would love to stay here again!"
"While it wasn't convenient to anything, property and staff were so pleasant. It would be nice to have a meal choiceor even cup of tea, water-after breakfast. Wine n cheese hour on beautiful grounds would be beneficial and profitable!"
"The positive for us were the following: We really enjoyed our time in the hot springs, we soaked in its waters every afternoon. Liked the fact that only adults (18+) could use it. We liked the quietness of the area and its trails. We liked that we could fill our hydroflask with water at the lobby-check in area to the springs and the water tasted great.We would stay here again 2 days max, not a whole week like we did.
For us the negatives are the following:
We have never stayed at a resort that did not have a mini fridge in the room. A mini fridge is important especially if there aren't any markets around. Eating at the ONE and ONLY restaurant in the property can be expensive. Also the restaurant did not have a lot waiters/waitresses, so being seated and served could be a while depending on the time. Juan, one of the servers, was super helpful, attentive, and shared pointers on some of the nearby trails. If you want the room to be serviced, you have to let the front desk know otherwise it will not be serviced even if you put the rag on the door.
The pool we only used it once. I didn't like that the sides of the pool looked (were) dirty.
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If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairbanks, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the 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. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Fairbanks.
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What's the best hotel for a winter holiday in Fairbanks?
Based on our travel data, Mount Aurora Lodge is a top lodge for hitting the ski slopes, and features free WiFi and a terrace. Other good choices for your winter getaway include Chena Hot Springs Resort and Alaska Haven. Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding by visiting Ski Land or Moose Mountain.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Fairbanks?
Chena Hot Springs Resort is a top spa hotel featuring a bar, an indoor pool and a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. See all spa hotels in Fairbanks.
What is staying in Fairbanks like?
Families will find child-friendly activities in Fairbanks, and visitors give high marks for the local tours, shopping and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its museums and northern lights. In Fairbanks, there are 437 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Fairbanks.
The hottest months are usually July and June, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of -17°C. The snowiest months in Fairbanks are October, December, November and April, with each month seeing an average of 33 cm of snowfall.
