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3-star hotels in Downtown Whitehorse
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Downtown Whitehorse, the fifteen walkable blocks between Second Avenue and the Yukon River. It is for travellers who want to be in the middle of the government offices, the Second Avenue bus depot and the SS Klondike rather than out in the woods.
Staying in Downtown Whitehorse
Downtown Whitehorse is fifteen walkable blocks between Second Avenue and the river, and it is where every Yukon trip actually starts. This is not a picturesque old town — most buildings are 1970s municipal boxes — but the government offices, the bus depot on Second and the SS Klondike all sit here, so you will end up in the middle of it. The sidewalks on Main, Second and Third are plowed and salted by 7am, and everything you need is within eight blocks. The 3-star hotels on this list cluster on and around Main Street, Second Avenue, Wood Street and Jarvis Street, with a handful of bed and breakfasts and an apartment on the quieter edges at Ponderosa Drive, Teslin Rd, McLean Lake Rd, Metropolit Lane and 8 Avenue.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Downtown a Coast Hotel
1026 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Canada
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Second Avenue, The Downtown a Coast Hotel keeps guests covered around the clock with a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, and rooms come with air conditioning. A bar on site and breakfast service mean you can start and end the day without leaving the building, while banquet space makes it workable for groups. Guests have rated it 4.2 out of 5 across 287 reviews. It suits travellers who want a full-service 3-star base with reception always staffed and somewhere to eat and drink downstairs.
See The Downtown a Coast HotelSternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham
201 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Canada
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA conference centre as much as a hotel, the Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham on Wood Street has banquet space and a bar, plus a 24-hour front desk and security for late arrivals. An ATM in the building saves a walk, and air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable. Its 3.6 out of 5 rating comes from 674 reviews. Best for business travellers and event groups who need meeting space and a central 3-star address with services running all night.
See Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by WyndhamElite Hotel Downtown Center
206 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Business trips
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Jarvis Street in the heart of Downtown Whitehorse, the Elite Hotel Downtown Center puts you within easy reach of the neighbourhood's shops and services. Air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable, and each comes with a private bathroom. A 3-star property rated 3.5 out of 5 by 182 guests.
See Elite Hotel Downtown CenterVangorda Place Bed & Breakfast
3 Van Gorda Pl Whitehorse Yt Y1a 5L3 Canada, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereVangorda Place Bed & Breakfast is a non-smoking house with a garden, breakfast included and free parking, so arriving by car is straightforward. Central heating keeps it warm, free internet is available in the lounge, and lifts and luggage storage make moving in and out simple. Housekeeping is provided and credit cards are accepted. It suits couples or solo guests who prefer a quiet, small-scale 3-star stay in a bed and breakfast rather than a large hotel.
See Vangorda Place Bed & BreakfastUrban Caribou Bed And Breakfast
95 Ponderosa Drive, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBreakfast comes with the room at Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast on Ponderosa Drive, and the house is entirely non-smoking. Free parking is available for guests driving in, free internet access is provided in the lounge, and a laundry service helps on longer stays. It is a compact 3-star option best suited to travellers who want a few reliable basics — morning meal, parking, somewhere to wash clothes — in a small bed and breakfast setting.
See Urban Caribou Bed And BreakfastWild North Bed & Rest
79 Teslin Rd, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWild North Bed & Rest on Teslin Road leans outdoors: canoe and fishing are among its offerings, with horse back riding also available, so guests can spend days on the water or in the saddle. A kitchen lets you cook your own meals, free wifi and a hairdryer cover the practical side, and free parking is provided. It suits active travellers and small groups who want a 3-star base with self-catering and outdoor activities close at hand.
See Wild North Bed & RestYukon Pines
Mclean Lake Rd, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereYukon Pines on Mclean Lake Road is the simplest listing here: a 3-star property whose facilities come down to free car parking, which matters if you are arriving with your own vehicle. No guest rating is recorded for it, and no restaurant, bar or internet service is listed, so it is best treated as a place to sleep rather than a full-service hotel. It suits self-sufficient travellers who want a straightforward stop and will arrange everything else themselves.
See Yukon PinesDowntown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town
8150 8 Avenue, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAn apartment rather than a hotel room, Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town on 8 Avenue gives guests a kitchen, a desk and air conditioning, with free wifi and internet access throughout. Cleaning and a laundry service are provided, free parking is available, and a hairdryer and coffee are supplied. No guest rating is recorded. It suits longer stays, families or anyone working remotely who wants self-catering space and the privacy of a whole apartment in a 3-star setting.
See Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old TownBlack Spruce Orange Door
14 Metropolit Lane, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBehind the orange door at 14 Metropolit Lane, this Black Spruce unit has a sauna and a fireplace, which set it apart from a standard hotel room. A kitchen with oven, refrigerator and toaster plus a minibar means guests can eat in, and free wifi, free parking and a garden are included. Non-smoking rooms, a cot, and iron and board add flexibility. It suits couples or families who want self-contained 3-star space with a sauna at the end of the day.
See Black Spruce Orange DoorBlack Spruce Yellow Door
14 Metropolit Lane, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe yellow-door unit at 14 Metropolit Lane adds a terrace and a TV to the Black Spruce setup, alongside a sauna and fireplace. Guests get a kitchen with oven, refrigerator and toaster, a safe for valuables, and free wifi and free parking, in non-smoking rooms. A cot, iron and board, and hairdryer are on hand. It suits travellers who want self-catering 3-star space with a terrace and a sauna rather than a hotel room.
See Black Spruce Yellow DoorHyatt Place Whitehorse
511 Main Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Car parking
- Fitness Center
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Main Street, Hyatt Place Whitehorse brings a fitness centre, a cafe and a bar under one roof, with a business centre and computer room for guests who need to work. A concierge and 24-hour front desk handle the logistics, free wifi and lounge internet access keep you connected, and there is car parking. A fireplace and banquet space round it out. It suits business and leisure travellers wanting a 3-star hotel with full services in one building.
See Hyatt Place Whitehorse
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downtown a Coast Hotel | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Elite Hotel Downtown Center | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Wild North Bed & Rest | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Yukon Pines | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Black Spruce Orange Door | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Black Spruce Yellow Door | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Hyatt Place Whitehorse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For river and trail access
All four are free Wifi properties, and the Black Spruce pair add a sauna and a fireplace.
Hyatt Place Whitehorse · Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town · Black Spruce Orange Door · Black Spruce Yellow Door
For families
Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham offers cots, a banquet room, bars and 24 hour security across 674 reviews. Hyatt Place Whitehorse adds a fitness centre and cafe, Wild North Bed & Rest has a kitchen and free parking, and Black Spruce Orange Door supplies a cot, oven, refrigerator and toaster.
Hyatt Place Whitehorse · Wild North Bed & Rest · Black Spruce Orange Door
For breakfast included
Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast on Van Gorda Pl and Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast on Ponderosa Drive both list breakfast, free parking and free internet access in the lounge. The Downtown a Coast Hotel also lists breakfast, with air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk, though its address is in Dawson City.
Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast · Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast · The Downtown a Coast Hotel
Best reviewed
The Downtown a Coast Hotel leads at 4.2 out of 5 from 287 reviews, followed by Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham at 3.6 from 674 reviews and Elite Hotel Downtown Center on Jarvis Street at 3.5 from 182 reviews. The Sternwheeler and Elite Hotel both list ATMs and air conditioning.
The Downtown a Coast Hotel · Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham · Elite Hotel Downtown Center
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
On foot is the practical way around Downtown Whitehorse. The Millennium Trail runs from the visitor centre on Second and Hanson, cuts down to the river past the SS Klondike and follows the water north to Rotary Peace Park, crossing the Robert Campbell Bridge to the Riverdale side and looping back over the Robert Service Way footbridge. It is flat, paved and plowed in winter, roughly 90 minutes at a slow pace. The bus depot on Second Avenue puts the rest of the Yukon within reach.
When to go
January is the honest test: the sidewalks on Main, Second and Third are cleared and salted by 7am, but you need boots and a parka rated to -40°C, because a peacoat will not cut it and the sidewalks are empty by 9pm on a Tuesday. Summer brings the 30-minute waits and the crowds at the MacBride Museum on First Avenue, and the fish ladder is only interesting in August and September. Several downtown restaurants close at the end of September and reopen in May.
Things to do near Downtown Whitehorse
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Hyatt Place Whitehorse at 511 Main Street sits directly on the main downtown street, and Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham at 201 Wood Street and Elite Hotel Downtown Center at 206 Jarvis Street are a few blocks away. The bed and breakfasts on Teslin Rd, Ponderosa Drive and McLean Lake Rd are outside the fifteen-block grid.
Which is the top-rated pick?
The Downtown a Coast Hotel scores 4.2 out of 5 from 287 reviews, the highest on this list. Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham follows at 3.6 from 674 reviews, and Elite Hotel Downtown Center at 3.5 from 182 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Yes. Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast, Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast, Wild North Bed & Rest, Yukon Pines, the Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town and both Black Spruce properties list free car parking. Hyatt Place Whitehorse lists car parking. The Downtown a Coast Hotel does not list parking.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
The Downtown a Coast Hotel, Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast and Urban Caribou Bed And Breakfast all list breakfast among their facilities. The other properties on this list do not.
Can I bring a pet?
Vangorda Place Bed & Breakfast states pets are not allowed. The remaining hotels on this list do not give pet information, so ask the property directly before booking.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
None of these 3-star hotels lists a pool or spa. Black Spruce Orange Door and Black Spruce Yellow Door each list a sauna, and Hyatt Place Whitehorse lists a fitness centre.
Are these hotels good for families?
Several suit families. Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Trademark by Wyndham and Black Spruce Orange Door both offer cots, and Wild North Bed & Rest, the Downtown Whitehorse Apartment in Old Town and both Black Spruce properties have kitchens. Hyatt Place Whitehorse adds a fitness centre and a cafe.
Is a car necessary to get around?
Downtown Whitehorse is fifteen walkable blocks, so you can cover the core on foot. Everything you need is within eight blocks, and the Millennium Trail and Rotary Peace Park loop is flat, paved and plowed in winter. A car helps for the outlying bed and breakfasts on Teslin Rd, McLean Lake Rd and Metropolit Lane.