Places to stay in Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan is well known as the salmon capital of the world and a paradise for sport fishermen and naturalists alike. During the summer months, our town bustles with visitors from all over the world. While the rustic boardwalk on Creek Street preserves a distinct historic feel, the town hums with new construction to keep up with the ever-expanding wave of tourism. Ketchikan has a population of 14,500 and is built along a steep hillside, with sections of the town built right over the water on pilings. An outstanding collection of totem poles make a visit to Ketchikan essential for anyone interested in Native art. Ketchikan's name supposedly comes from the native term "Katch Kanna", which roughly translates: "spread wings of a thundering eagle" and rightly named, for you only need to look along the water line and you're likely to see many bald eagles on waterside perches. Our beautiful town is located on the western coast of Revillagigedo Island, near the southernmost boundary of Alaska. It is 679 miles north of Seattle and 235 miles south of Juneau. The 2.2 million acre Misty Fjords National Monument lies 22 air miles east of Ketchikan and the town is the first Alaska port of call for northbound cruise ships and State ferries. It lies at approximately 55 20' N Latitude, 131 38' W Longitude. The area encompasses 3 sq. miles of land and 1 sq. miles of water. The area lies in the maritime climate zone noted for its warm winters, cool summers, and heavy precipitation. Summer temperatures range from 51 to 65; winter temperatures range from 29 to 39. Ketchikan averages 162 inches of precipitation annually, including 32 inches of snowfall. Established originally as a fishing camp, Ketchikan today bustles with activity. Ketchikan almost seems today like it had been built for its many visitors. The Ketchikan Airport is located on its own island, Garvina Island. From Ketchikan's airport it is a short ferry ride across Tongass Narrows to the city of Ketchikan. We also welcome one or more Alaska State Ferries nearly everyday and cruise ships grace our harbor from May through September. On a busy day, we could have as many as 6 large cruise ships at a time in our harbor Local restaurants include Sushi Harbor, Steamers At The Dock, Alaska Fish House, and Thai House Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Ketchikan is located close to Ketchikan Fire Department Shoreline Station, South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department, Gem Cove, Diana Mountain and Carlanna Creek.

Available Ketchikan lodging

We currently have 23 accommodations in and around Ketchikan.

Ketchikan Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Ketchikan Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Ketchikan, Alaska on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Ketchikan

Annabelle's Keg & Chowderhouse ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 326 Front Street. Experience the remarkable combination of modern, historic and frontier Alaska at The Gilmore Hotel, a historic boutique hotel offering quiet, affordable elegance with a personal touch. Built in 1927, our Ketchikan, Alaska hotel offers 38 comfortably furnished rooms with commanding views of the state's busiest waterfront. There, you will find museums, a totem center, salmon hatchery, shopping and historic Creek Street all within walking distance of the Gilmore Hotel in Ketchikan. www.gilmorehotel.com

Renamed properties

• Cape Fox Lodge at 800 Venetia Avenue may have been previously known as Westcoast Cape Fox Lodge
• Rodeway Inn at 4871 North Tongass Highway may have been previously known as Edgewater Inn Restaurant And MarinaThe Narrows Inn Restaurant And Marina or The Narrows Inn and Marina
• Landing Hotel at 3434 Tongass Avenue may have been previously known as Best Western Landing Hotel
• Black Bear Inn-Ketchikans at 5528 North Tongass HIghway may have been previously known as Ketchikan's Black Bear Inn