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4-star hotels in Downtown Whitehorse
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Downtown Whitehorse, the compact grid of blocks between Main Street and the Yukon River where most Yukon trips begin. It suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of the government offices, the Second Avenue bus depot and the SS Klondike.
Staying in Downtown Whitehorse
Downtown Whitehorse is fifteen walkable blocks between Second Avenue and the river. It 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 are all here, so visitors tend to spend time in it whether they planned to or not. Winter is serious: by 9pm on a Tuesday in January the sidewalks are empty and the wind off the Yukon River cuts through anything short of a proper parka. The sidewalks on Main, Second and Third are plowed and salted by 7am, and everything you need sits within eight blocks.
The hotels on this list are spread across the downtown grid and just beyond it. Edgewater Hotel sits on Main Street, a half block from the MacBride Museum on First Avenue. Several apartment-style properties take addresses on Hanson Street, 4 Avenue and Front Street, while others lie further out on Wilson Drive, Iskoot Crescent, Keish Street and Finch Crescent. The mix of hotel rooms and self-contained flats with kitchens suits couples and families who want space, and business travellers who need to be near the offices; short breaks work because so much is on foot.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Edgewater Hotel
101 Main Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Main Street, the Edgewater Hotel pairs a 4-star address with the practicalities of a full-service stay: a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning and breakfast on site, plus bars and banquet space for evenings in. Guests have rated it 4.3 out of 5 across 261 reviews. Bathrobes and a private bath in every room make it an easy pick for travellers who want hotel service rather than a self-catering flat, and for anyone needing a base for meetings or a celebration in Whitehorse.
See Edgewater HotelNN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bath
Wilson Drive 9, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA one-bedroom, one-bath apartment on Wilson Drive, this 4-star address suits a couple or a solo traveller who would rather cook than eat out. The kitchen and dishwasher handle meals, and a garden gives you somewhere to sit outside. Free Wifi covers work in the evening, and free car parking means the car has a place of its own.
See NN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bathNN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath
508 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath sits on Hanson Street, and its fireplace is the detail that sets it apart from the other flats in this shortlist. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, wifi and car parking are free, and the flat comes with a bath and bathroom, hairdryer, iron and board and coffee. It suits a couple or solo traveller who wants a one-bedroom base with a fireplace to come back to.
See NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bathNN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath
4 Avenue 4198, Whitehorse, Canada
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTwo bedrooms and two bathrooms make NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath a workable choice for two couples or a family travelling together on 4 Avenue. The kitchen is equipped with oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, and non-smoking rooms, free wifi and internet access are part of the set-up. Coffee, hairdryer and first aid supplies are provided, so the flat works for several nights rather than a single overnight.
See NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bathNN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath
Iskoot Crescent 92, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBook this 4-star property on Iskoot Crescent for a Whitehorse stay that works well for groups or families wanting self-catering space. The kitchen lets you prepare meals, free Wifi keeps everyone connected, and free car parking makes arrivals and day trips simpler. A bathroom, bath and hairdryer add everyday convenience, while the dishwasher helps with tidy-ups after meals. It suits travelers who prefer a residential-style base with practical amenities over a traditional hotel setup.
See NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bathNN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath
Front Street 1191, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath on Front Street gives two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so pairs can share without sharing a bathroom. Non-smoking rooms, free wifi and free car parking come as standard, and the kitchen includes a dishwasher and microwave. Coffee, hairdryer and first aid supplies are provided. It suits a family or two couples who want a self-catering flat on Front Street rather than a hotel room.
See NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bathNN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath
4 Avenue 4069, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath on 4 Avenue is unusual for its size: one bedroom but two bathrooms, which suits a couple who each want their own, or a guest who rises early and a partner who sleeps in. The kitchen has a dishwasher and microwave, wifi and car parking are free, rooms are non-smoking, and hairdryer, iron and board, coffee and first aid supplies are on hand.
See NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bathNN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 Bath
Keish Street 100, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 Bath on Keish Street adds a desk and lifts to the usual flat set-up, handy for a guest mixing work with time in Whitehorse. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, wifi and car parking are free, and a hairdryer, iron and board and coffee are provided. A single bedroom and bathroom keep it simple for one person or a couple who want a self-contained base.
See NN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 BathWhitehorse Wonder
88 Finch Crescent, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWhitehorse Wonder on Finch Crescent is the family option here: family rooms, a fireplace and carpeted floors, with express check-in for arriving late. The kitchen has a dishwasher, free wifi and free car parking are included, and bathrobes, hairdryer, fan, coffee and cleaning are provided. It suits parents travelling with children, or anyone who wants a warm, carpeted house-style stay rather than an apartment block.
See Whitehorse Wonder
How to choose
For kitchen space
Nearly every property on this list is an apartment-style flat with its own kitchen, dishwasher and coffee-making kit. NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath adds a fireplace, NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath pairs one bedroom with two baths, and NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath is the largest, with 3 bedrooms.
NN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bath · NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath · NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath · NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath · NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath · NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath
For families
Larger flats with more than one bedroom and bath give families room to spread out. NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath and NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath both offer 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath sleeps a bigger group, and Whitehorse Wonder lists family rooms and a fireplace.
NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath · NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath · NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath · Whitehorse Wonder
For a classic hotel
Edgewater Hotel is the only traditional hotel here: 4-star, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 261 reviews, with a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, air conditioning, a bar and breakfast. Its Main Street address puts it a half block from the MacBride Museum on First Avenue.
For parking and wifi
If you are arriving by car, these properties all list free car parking alongside free wifi and internet access: NN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bath, NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath, NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath, NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath, NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath, NN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 Bath and Whitehorse Wonder.
NN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bath · NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath · NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath · NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath · NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath · NN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 Bath
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Downtown Whitehorse is a compact grid of fifteen walkable blocks between Second Avenue and the river, with the bus depot on Second. The sidewalks on Main, Second and Third are plowed and salted by 7am, and everything you need is within eight blocks. On foot, start at the visitor centre on Second and Hanson, cut down to the river past the SS Klondike, and follow the Millennium Trail north along the water, passing the fish ladder (only interesting August-September) and continuing to Rotary Peace Park; cross Robert Campbell Bridge to the Riverdale side and loop back over the Robert Service Way footbridge. It is flat, paved and plowed in winter, about 90 minutes at a slow pace.
When to go
Winter here is not mild: by 9pm on a Tuesday in January the sidewalks are empty and the wind off the Yukon River will slice through anything short of a proper parka. A peacoat will not cut it in January — wear proper boots and a parka rated to -40°C. Summer brings the busiest season, with a 30-minute wait at the MacBride Museum's bison meatloaf and Arctic char spot on Second Avenue, which closes at the end of September and reopens in May. The fish ladder on the Millennium Trail is only interesting August-September.
Things to do near Downtown Whitehorse
Questions, answered
Which hotels are actually in Downtown Whitehorse?
Edgewater Hotel is on Main Street, NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath on Hanson Street, and NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath and NN Flats on 4th #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath on 4 Avenue. NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath is on Front Street. Others, such as NN The Summit Copper Ridge and NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend, sit outside the downtown grid.
Is Edgewater Hotel well reviewed?
Edgewater Hotel is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 261 reviews. It is a 4-star hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, air conditioning, a bar, breakfast and banquet facilities, at 101 Main Street.
Do the apartments have kitchens?
Yes. Every apartment-style property on this list lists a kitchen and a dishwasher, and most add a microwave, refrigerator or oven. NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath and Whitehorse Wonder also have a fireplace.
Where can I park?
Free car parking is listed at NN The Summit Copper Ridge 1 bed 1 bath, NN The Kit Downtown 1 bed 1 bath, NN Eddy #1 Whistlebend 3 bed 2 5 bath, NN Park View #1 Downtown 2 bed 2 bath, NN The Loft Downtown 1 bed 2 bath, NN The Current 2 Downtown 1 Bed 1 Bath and Whitehorse Wonder.
Can I stay in Downtown Whitehorse without a car?
Yes. Downtown is fifteen walkable blocks between Second Avenue and the river, the bus depot is on Second, and everything you need is within eight blocks. Sidewalks on Main, Second and Third are plowed and salted by 7am.
How cold does it get in winter?
Very cold. The wind off the Yukon River will slice through anything short of a proper parka, and you should wear boots and a parka rated to -40°C. A peacoat will not cut it in January. Snow clearing on Main, Second and Third is done by 7am.
What is there to do near these hotels?
The MacBride Museum is on First Avenue, half a block from Edgewater Hotel. The Millennium Trail loop along the Yukon River, past the SS Klondike, the fish ladder and Rotary Peace Park, is flat, paved and plowed in winter, about 90 minutes at a slow pace.