Historic Hotels & Resorts in Yellowknife from NZ$283

A trip to the historical places in Yellowknife is probably first on your sightseeing itinerary. Why not appreciate the lakeside during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Chateau Nova Yellowknife is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Northern Frontier Visitors Center is a short walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife.

Yellowknife is home to 27 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Yellowknife is notable for landmarks like Northern Frontier Visitors Center. Cultural venues include Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Yellowknife Veterans Memorial and Ragged Ass Rd.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Yellowknife, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Yellowknife, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.