Find Historic Hotels in Skagway, AK

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Skagway. While you’re visiting this walkable area, why not also enjoy all you’ll find to see and do here?

Based on our travel expertise, At the White House is a top guesthouse for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Captain William Moore Cabin is a short walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Westmark Inn Skagway and Historic Skagway Inn.

Skagway is home to 5 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Skagway is notable for landmarks like White Pass, Captain William Moore Cabin, and Mascot Saloon. Cultural venues include Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum, City of Skagway Museum, and Corrington’s Museum of Alaskan History. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Skagway, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Skagway, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.