Hotel class: 2.5-star
Address: 118 Lincoln Street, Sitka, AK 99835, United States
Nearest airport: Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport — SIT
Airport distance: Approximately 1.5 miles / 2.5 km by road
Airport shuttle: Complimentary scheduled service
Parking: Free

Sitka Hotel is a centrally located downtown property overlooking the Sitka harbor area. It combines standard guestrooms, rooms with kitchenettes or full kitchens, larger multi-bed rooms and an ocean-view penthouse. The hotel is within walking distance of many of Sitka's historic attractions, restaurants and shops.

Guestroom amenities generally include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen television, premium cable, microwave, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, in-room safe and work space. Selected rooms add kitchenettes, full kitchens, mountain views, bay views or ocean views.

The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk, guest laundry, business facilities, free self-parking and complimentary scheduled airport transportation.

Guest Experience

Overall Average Guest Rating: 7.1/10 (3.6/5)

Guest feedback is mixed-to-good, with the hotel's strongest advantage being its downtown location.

Guests frequently praise the hotel's proximity to downtown restaurants, shops and attractions, as well as the airport shuttle and helpful staff.

What Guests Like

Main Guest Complaints

The hotel is best viewed as a practical downtown property with unusually varied room configurations, rather than a modern resort-style hotel.

Rooms & Suites

Sitka Hotel has a broad range of room configurations, including basic rooms, kitchen-equipped rooms, larger family rooms and a Penthouse.

Basic Single Room – 1 Queen Bed

Designed for up to two guests.

Basic Single Room – 1 Double Bed

A compact option for one or two travelers.

Basic Single Room – 2 Double Beds

This category is useful for two travelers who prefer separate beds.

1 Double Bed – Kitchenette

1 Queen Bed – Kitchenette

1 Queen Bed – Full Kitchen

This category provides a more complete cooking setup for longer stays.

2 Queen Beds

Approximately 355 sq ft.

Accessible 2 Queen Beds

Approximately 247 sq ft.

2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Bed

Approximately 355 sq ft and one of the hotel's highest-capacity standard rooms.

1 Queen Bed + Pull-Out Couch – Kitchenette

1 Queen Bed + Pull-Out Couch – Full Kitchen

Multiple Beds – Kitchenette

Designed for larger groups.

Penthouse – 1 King Bed

The Penthouse is the hotel's premium accommodation.

It is approximately 400 sq ft.

Monthly Price Updates

October 2026 Prices

All rates are shown in USD.

Because prices vary during October, the figures below represent room-specific October rates rather than permanent nightly prices.

No reliable room-specific October price was listed for:

These categories should therefore remain not listed rather than being assigned another room's price.

Booking-Site Price Comparison

The following are hotel-level starting prices, not room-specific rates.

For families, the October room-price progression is approximately:

The Penthouse – 1 King Bed is the premium category at approximately $215 per night.

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These are October 2026 comparison prices, not permanent hotel rates.

Taxes & Final Cost

For October stays in Sitka, the official local tax structure is:

The hotel may also have an additional $5.50 nightly property/resort fee, depending on the booking source and selected rate.

Using the October base prices and the 11% local lodging taxes plus the $5.50 nightly fee, approximate nightly totals are:

Some booking platforms may display higher totals if they include additional provider-specific charges, so travelers should compare the final checkout total.

City and Borough of Sitka – Sales and Bed Tax

Cancellation & Prepayment

Qualifying direct reservations may allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.

Third-party rates may offer:

The exact conditions depend on the selected rate.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate standard advance-booking fee is published.

No dedicated walk-in or spot-booking fee is listed.

Walk-in travelers pay the room rate available at the time of arrival.

Breakfast & Dining

Complimentary breakfast is not included as a standard hotel amenity.

The property has been listed with an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge, while numerous cafés, restaurants and bars are located immediately around Lincoln Street.

Main Hotel Facilities

Paid Facilities & Extras

Potential additional charges include:

Room Facilities

Typical guestroom facilities include:

Selected rooms add:

Airport Shuttle & Parking

The hotel's central location combined with complimentary airport transportation makes it especially convenient for travelers using SIT.

Shuttle availability may vary seasonally, so travelers with very early or late flights should confirm the operating schedule.

Pool, Fitness & Recreation

Sitka Hotel does not advertise:

Some booking information lists access to a nearby fitness facility rather than an on-site gym.

Outdoor activities around Sitka include:

Business & Meeting Facilities

Business amenities include:

The property is practical for smaller business groups and travelers who need central Sitka accommodation.

Accessibility

Accessibility features include:

Safety & Security

Check-In & Check-Out

Children & Extra Beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs may be available for approximately $20 per day.

Rollaway-bed availability is limited, so families needing additional sleeping capacity are better served by selecting one of the hotel's larger multi-bed categories.

The most practical family configurations include:

Pets

Sitka Hotel is dog-friendly.

Group Bookings

The hotel can accommodate small groups and families because of its broad room inventory.

The 2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Bed and Multiple Beds + Kitchenette configurations can accommodate approximately five guests.

Nearby Restaurants

Popular nearby dining options include:

Several are within approximately 1–5 minutes on foot.

Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions

What Is Really Good?

Sitka Hotel's biggest advantage is its combination of downtown location, airport transportation and broad room selection.

October is also noticeably less expensive than Sitka's peak summer travel season, with standard rooms starting around the mid-$100s per night.

What Could Be Better?

Recommendation

For a solo traveler or couple focused on price, the Basic Single Room – 1 Queen Bed is the lowest-priced listed option at approximately $147 per night in October.

For travelers wanting cooking facilities without spending much more, the 1 Double Bed – Kitchenette at approximately $148 or 1 Queen Bed – Kitchenette at approximately $155 offers useful added functionality.

For families, the 2 Queen Beds room at approximately $161 per night is the strongest standard choice.

The 2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Bed category is more suitable for larger families and was approximately $175 per night.

For longer stays, the 1 Queen + Pull-Out Couch – Full Kitchen provides more useful living facilities at around $181 per night.

The Multiple Beds – Kitchenette configuration works well for groups requiring sleeping capacity for around five people and was approximately $188 per night.

For travelers prioritizing views and premium accommodation, the Penthouse – 1 King Bed is the top category at approximately $215 per night.

Overall, Sitka Hotel is particularly well suited to travelers who want airport convenience plus a genuinely walkable downtown location, while the kitchenette and full-kitchen categories also make it useful for longer stays.

Official & Booking References

Official Sitka Hotel

Hotels.com – Sitka Hotel and Restaurant

Expedia – Sitka Hotel and Restaurant

Trip.com – Sitka Hotel and Restaurant

KAYAK – Sitka Hotels Comparison

Tripadvisor – Sitka Hotel