Alaskan Hotel & Bar
A Gold Rush-era hotel and bar on South Franklin, billed as Alaska's oldest operating hotel, with budget rooms and a bar known for live music.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A Gold Rush-era hotel and bar on South Franklin, billed as Alaska's oldest operating hotel, with budget rooms and a bar known for live music.
Good to know
- Opened 1913, on the National Register
- Late-Victorian interiors
- Lively bar with live music
- Budget rooms with shared or private baths
- Pet friendly
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with traveljuneau.com, en.wikipedia.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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