Best Hotels in Juneau

Juneau’s hotel market is small relative to the visitor volume — 32,000 permanent residents with over 1 million cruise passengers per summer means accommodation fills during the peak May-September season. The options are limited but cover the main categories adequately.

Full-Service Hotels

The Baranof Hotel (127 N Franklin St, downtown) is Juneau’s landmark hotel — a 9-story building opened in 1939 that remains the largest and most established property in the city. 196 rooms; the Gold Room restaurant and Bubble Room cocktail lounge are on the ground floor. The location on Franklin Street is the most central in Juneau — one block from the cruise ship docks and a short walk from the Tramway, Alaska State Museum, and the primary restaurant strip. From approximately $150-$250 per night as of 2026.

Goldbelt Hotel (51 Egan Dr) is owned by the Goldbelt Alaska Native Corporation; a 105-room hotel adjacent to the Mount Roberts Tramway lower station — the most convenient location for tramway access. The hotel has a restaurant and is a reliable mid-range option. From approximately $140-$220 per night.

Ramada by Wyndham Juneau (51 Egan Dr, same complex as Goldbelt) — a standard chain hotel from approximately $130-$190 per night; reliable amenities without the character of the independent properties.

Westmark Baranof Hotel (127 N Franklin St — part of the Holland America land tour network; same building as the Baranof Hotel) — cruise passengers on land tours are frequently placed here; independent booking is also available. From approximately $140-$230 per night.

Boutique and Historic

Alaskan Hotel & Bar (167 S Franklin St) — a National Historic Place, the Alaskan Hotel opened in 1913 and is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Juneau. 49 rooms, shared and private bath options; the downstairs bar is an active local gathering place with historic photographs lining the walls. A distinctive stay for visitors interested in Alaska history. From approximately $100-$160 per night as of 2026.

Alaska’s Capital Inn (113 W 5th St) is a 7-room B&B in a 1906 Colonial Revival house three blocks from downtown. Full breakfast included; the most intimate accommodation option in Juneau. From approximately $130-$180 per night.

Budget Options

Driftwood Lodge (435 W Willoughby Ave) is a motel-format property approximately 10 minutes walk from downtown — the most consistently available budget option in Juneau. From approximately $90-$130 per night as of 2026.

Juneau International Hostel (614 Harris St) — a small hostel within walking distance of downtown; dorm beds from approximately $35-$45, private rooms approximately $80-$100. Book ahead in summer.

Vacation Rentals

Given Juneau’s limited hotel inventory, vacation rental platforms have a meaningful presence — particularly for families or longer-stay visitors. The downtown and Douglas Island neighborhoods have the most listings.

Choosing Where to Stay

Stay downtown (Baranof, Alaskan Hotel) for the most central position — walking distance to restaurants, the Franklin Street waterfront, the tramway, and the cruise ship docks. The most practical base for a first visit.

Stay at Goldbelt for tramway access priority and slightly lower rates than the Baranof.

Stay in a B&B (Alaska’s Capital Inn) for an intimate historic experience; the full breakfast is a genuine advantage given the limited breakfast options in the immediate area.

Booking Notes

The May-September cruise season is the highest-demand period — book 2-3 months ahead for summer visits. The Baranof and Goldbelt fill early on cruise ship days that coincide with weather-dependent tours (helicopter and whale watching operators tend to create booking clusters around good weather windows). October-April is dramatically quieter; rates are lower and availability is not an issue. Juneau’s weather (heavy rain October-May) is a genuine consideration for trip timing.