The Skky Hotel is at 91622 Alaska Highway, only a short distance from Whitehorse airport and near the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and the Yukon Transportation Museum. It is classed as a two-star property, and its listed features include mountain views, free parking, free Wi-Fi and free toiletries. The proposition is simple: a practical, affordable room close to the airport and the highway, rather than a downtown address. That makes it a good fit for travellers on early departures or late arrivals, for drivers continuing along the Alaska Highway and for visitors who plan to spend their days on tours that collect them from the hotel or a downtown pickup point. The two museums nearby make it unusually handy for a weekend or Monday afternoon in the cold months, when their winter hours apply. It is not the place for walking to restaurants and shops on a winter evening, but it keeps costs down and keeps the airport close.
Location and logistics
The highway setting means a short taxi or drive to downtown, and in winter you should plan to use a vehicle rather than walk. The airport is about two tenths of a mile away, which suits very early or very late flights. Many aurora and day-trip operators collect guests from downtown hotel lobbies, so check with your operator whether this hotel is on the pickup list before you book, or arrange to meet at a downtown location.
What to expect
An affordable room with mountain views, free parking and free Wi-Fi, and the small comforts such as complimentary toiletries. Facilities are modest compared with larger hotels, so confirm any needs such as breakfast, a restaurant, a lift or pet policies with the hotel before you book. Rooms facing the airport side may be affected by aircraft noise at certain times, so ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, road-trippers, people connecting through Whitehorse and museum fans who want to be close to the Beringia Centre and the Transportation Museum. It is less suited to couples who want walkable evenings downtown or families who want a pool and restaurant on site. For those travellers, the Hyatt Place, the Edgewater and the Sternwheeler offer a more central stay, and the Yukon Inn offers more facilities at a similar distance from the airport.
Why stay here
- ✓Mountain views
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free toiletries
- ✓Steps from the airport
- ✓Near the Beringia Centre
- ✓Near the Transportation Museum
- ✓Highway access
Good questions
How close is the Skky Hotel to the airport?+
It is only about two tenths of a mile from Whitehorse airport, which suits early departures and late arrivals.
Is it close to downtown?+
No. It is on the Alaska Highway near the airport, so plan to use a taxi or vehicle to reach downtown, especially in winter.
What museums are nearby?+
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and the Yukon Transportation Museum are close, though both keep limited winter hours.
