The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Seward

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Seward

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Seward, Alaska? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Seward, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Seward to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Seward, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Seward for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Seward for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Seward

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 221 5th Ave, Hotel Seward has great rooms from $149 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Harbor 360 Hotel Seward

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Harbor 360 Hotel Seward which has nice rooms starting at $228. Offering room service, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, it also has a great guest rating of 8.68 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1412 4th Avenue, P.O. BOX 9. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


A Swan Nest Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Seward
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found A Swan Nest Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $176. We loved that is has a restaurant, parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 504 Adams Street. You'll also find horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and eco tourism which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental


Northern Nights B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $187, Northern Nights B&B, at 225 Sixth Avenue provides parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers fishing, eco tourism, and picnic areas. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


Seward Front Row Bed and Breakfast

Guest House with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Seward

Seward Front Row Bed and Breakfast has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, horse riding, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $232 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 227 Ballaine Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental


For more terrific hotel ideas in Seward, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Seward, Best Hotels for One Week in Seward, or Best Hotels for One Night in Seward.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Seward?

Seward Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$194

Travelers to Seward, Alaska will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $194. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Seward.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $202
  • 2-star hotels: $189


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