Two large cruise ships docked at Skagway below snow-streaked mountains, Alaska
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Cheap hotels in Skagway

Skagway is a Klondike Gold Rush boomtown at the top of the Inside Passage, with wooden boardwalks, restored saloons and the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad. Most visitors arrive by cruise ship for the day, but staying overnight lets you see the town once the crowds have gone.

Finding cheap rooms in Skagway is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Skagway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise ports of call on Inside Passage itineraries, with ships docking right at the edge of town.

Where to find cheap rooms in Skagway

Broadway & the Historic District

Small hotels and inns in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park district.

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Near the Railroad Depot & Docks

Steps from the train depot and the cruise docks.

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Dyea

A historic townsite outside Skagway at the start of the Chilkoot Trail, with cabins and camping.

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Map of cheap hotels in Skagway

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Skagway

When to book a cheap hotel in Skagway

May–September is the season, when most hotels and tours operate; many businesses close in winter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Skagway without a cruise?

By Alaska Marine Highway ferry, small plane from Juneau or Haines, or by road via the Klondike Highway from Whitehorse in Canada.

Where should I stay in Skagway?

Anywhere in town is walkable — the historic district on Broadway is the most atmospheric.

Are there many hotels in Skagway?

No — Skagway is tiny and rooms are limited, so book early for summer.