19 Best Hotels in Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska, Alaska

Made up of of seven properties on and around this historic street, this is one of Ketchikan's best downtown lodging options, offering a variety of accommodations, including delightfully old-school rooms with water views in the historic New York Hotel. Though a bit the small side, they have character in spades, honoring the building's 100-year history: one-of-a-kind antique furnishings, cozy quilts on the queen beds, and tile floors with pedestal sinks in the bathrooms. The popular New York Café is right downstairs. Just over the bridge is the Bayside Hotel, a more upscale property with 10 rooms, some with kitchenettes and views of the creek. The Inn at Creek Street's other properties include three two-level suites along Creek Street that feature kitchenettes, jetted tubs, loft bedrooms with spiral staircases, and decks overlooking the water. The main lobby for all seven buildings is in the Bayside; the friendly staff will also drive you to the airport or ferry.

A standard all-suites hotel near the airport, the Aspen is well suited to everyone from business travelers to families. Though in an industrial area, it's within walking distance of one of Juneau's easiest and most popular trails, the Mendenhall Wetlands Trail, on the far side of the airport.

This midrange, all-suites hotel, which is among the town's more modern properties, offers spacious, comfortable rooms with kitchenettes. It's an easy stroll down Main Street to several local restaurants and attractions.

Once Juneau's most prestigious hotel, the Baranof Hotel has begun to show its age, although it does retain some of its old glamour. The ground floor offers the property's most inviting spaces; the dark art-deco lobby creates an old-money atmosphere reminiscent of 1939, when the hotel first opened, and a small lounge, the Bubble Room, is a popular spot for legislators when they're in town. Rooms on the front side have the best views, but street noise may keep you awake at the lower levels.

With scenic views of the town and Thomas Basin from 135 feet above Creek Street, Cape Fox Lodge is cozy yet luxurious, and offers spacious rooms with traditional tribal colors and watercolors of Alaska birds. A towering, log-framed lobby has Tlingit and Haida artwork and an interesting collection of museum-quality artifacts, and there's often a roaring fire. All rooms have views of either Tongass Narrows or Deer Mountain. The busy Heen Kahidi Dining Room serves three meals a day, and a separate pizza restaurant, the Eagle's Nest, is located right next door.

In the summer, overflowing flower boxes surround this Haines motel, where the accommodations are plain and somewhat dated, but most rooms have great views. The second floor opens onto a deck with tables and chairs, and the patio down below serves as a nightly meeting place for guests. Car rentals are available and the hotel offers shuttle service to the ferry and airport. The honeymoon suite has a hot tub.

This Best Western property in Mendenhall Valley is one of the more reliable options in a city where lodging can be a bit of a gamble. Rooms are clean and comfortable, staff are friendly, and—given the distance from town—rates are more reasonable than other hotels. If you have a access to a car, want to be close to the airport, or prefer a quieter neighborhood, this is a solid choice. 

This workaday downtown motel is a good option for guests on a budget who are interested in preparing their own meals and exploring downtown Juneau on foot. Many rooms include kitchenettes stocked with dishes, pots, and pans, and several are big enough to accommodate groups of up to six people. In the Willoughby District, about a five-minute walk from the center of town, the lodge is adjacent to the Sandpiper Café, a popular breakfast spot, and is a half block from a supermarket. 

A high-rise by Juneau standards, the seven-story Four Points by Sheraton is one of the city's better lodgings, with decent, if somewhat overpriced, rooms. Fans of Northwest Coast art will appreciate the authentic Alaska Native carvings on display in the lobby, as well as the contemporary panels in the rooms. McGivney's Sports Bar & Grill, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has a lounge area. Waterside rooms on the upper level have views across the Gastineau Channel, and some rooms have king-size beds.

Crammed between the large buildings along Front Street, the Gilmore—which is part of Wyndham's Trademark Collection—is a rustic historic property best suited for travelers who value character over modern amenities. Thanks to its small dimensions, the late-1920s-era lobby has a European feel, and the front desk is staffed by friendly locals. All rooms are on the second or third floors, with no elevator. Downstairs, Annabelle's Famous Keg and Chowder House serves seafood, pasta, and prime rib. Upgrade to one of the marina-view rooms; otherwise, you will be facing the wall of the building next door.

On the National Register of Historic Places, this gracious yet somewhat tired hotel housed in former officers' quarters has original claw-foot bathtubs, nonworking fireplaces decorated with Belgian tiles, and charming and nicely maintained rooms. A few inexpensive ones share a hall bath. You can rent cars on-site, and a courtesy van to the ferry is available.

A modern lodge 3 miles from the center of town, the Ketch has waterside rooms decorated with simple furniture and offering balconies overlooking the Tongass Narrows—a good place to watch seals, otters, and eagles. Extensively renovated in 2022, the inn has a restaurant and bar, and also offers guided fishing trips for guests and cruise ship passengers.

Named for the state ferry landing directly across the road, this property has large, comfortable rooms decorated with mission-style furniture, and although the hotel is more than a mile from downtown, there's no need for a car; a free shuttle provides transport around town. The Landing Restaurant is usually packed with families, and its colorful breakfast clientele consists of locals and ferry passengers. Upstairs, Jeremiah's Pub offers dining in cozy digs and a relaxing no-smoking lounge built around a stone fireplace. Some suites have private balconies.

A short walk west of downtown, this nicely appointed but visually unremarkable hotel (formerly known as the Prospector) is a favorite with business travelers year-round and lawmakers during the winter legislative session. Rooms are spacious and have cherrywood furnishings, leather chairs, and ottomans. T. K. Maguire's dining room and lounge, just off the lobby, serves prime rib, steaks, and seafood, and Sunday brunch is popular.

On Petersburg's main drag, Scandia House offers some rooms with kitchenettes and king-size beds, and others with in-room hot tubs and harbor views. Homemade muffins and coffee are available in the small but inviting lobby each morning. Guests can rent a car at the front desk.

Tall windows front the water at this modern lodge along Craig's South Boat Harbor that offers hotel accommodations all year round or all-inclusive fishing packages in the summer. Rooms are modern, and each has a private bathroom, a microwave, a refrigerator, and queen and twin beds. Six of the rooms face the harbor. Fresh seafood tops the restaurant's menu, along with steaks, delectable desserts, and Alaskan beers. Prime rib attracts the locals on Friday and Saturday night.

An affordable option in downtown Sitka, the renovated Sitka Hotel offers clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a central base from which to explore Sitka's many treasures. A restaurant on the ground floor, Mangiare, serves Italian food in the evenings.  

Petersburg's largest hotel is a block uphill from the town's main thoroughfare, and its rooms, some with kitchenettes, have comfortable but timeworn furnishings. Rooms in the newer wing—nicer than the motel-style ones in the old wing—have newer furniture and views of the boat harbor. Coffee is always available in the lobby, and in the morning complimentary juices, muffins, and pastries are served. You can rent a car on-site, but parking is limited.

The Westmark has large rooms, many overlooking Crescent Harbor; the best are the corner suites (but all could use an update). Downstairs, the Raven Dining Room is open for three meals a day, with seafood (including beer-batter halibut), pasta, chicken, pork, and steak, and a large deck for outdoor dining. Adjacent to the Raven, the Kadataan Lounge serves up a diverse menu of bar food.