Visit the historic bed and breakfast in Skagway and enjoy a relaxing evening with amazing dining and luxurious accommodations. At the Skagway Inn Bed and Breakfast, host innkeepers Karl and Rosemary Klupar welcome each guest with warm hospitality, a delightful room and fresh food straight from the Alaskan waters and soil.
Built in 1897, the Skagway Inn originally catered to the rush of prospectors in the midst of the Gold Rush. Operating as a brothel, a family residence, a boarding house and finally a Frontier Country Inn, the Skagway Inn retains its fascinating history and rich ambiance. The turn-of-the-century decor keeps the legacy alive and brings each guest into the history, mystery and magic of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Built in 1897, the Skagway Inn originally catered to the rush of prospectors in the midst of the Gold Rush. Operating as a brothel, a family residence, a boarding house and finally a Frontier Country Inn, the Skagway Inn retains its fascinating history and rich ambiance. The turn-of-the-century decor keeps the legacy alive and brings each guest into the history, mystery and magic of the Klondike Gold Rush.
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The Historic Skagway Inn Bed & Breakfast began life as the Gutfeld Residence. Built using materials from an 1897-1898 bordello originally located on Second Avenue, Max Gutfeld built the front half of this residence in 1918. The distinctive early craftsman style architecture very popular during the early 1900's in the lower 48,w as unique to Skagway.
Olivia's restaurant at the Skagway Inn brings you dinner straight from the sea and the garden. With locally-sourced Alaskan crab, wild Alaskan game meats, vegetables and spices harvested from the garden and recipes famous across the state, Olivia's brings you truly authentic Alaskan cuisine. Enjoy a romantic dinner, an outing with friends or a family dinner and unwind with a full bar and select wine list.
If you arrive in Skagway without a car, we will pick you up! We provide transportation from the Airport, Train Station, or the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal. Please arrange in advance of your arrival. There are three airlines that service Skagway from Haines or Juneau, Wings of Alaska, Skagway Air Service or LAB.
Reviews (19)
William B.
Oct 27, 2021
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Beware! There are only 8 reviews of this place. Which means that many, many negative reviews--including mine--have somehow been deleted. I won't go into the details (again), but hotel guests are discouraged from taking advantage of the included hot breakfast, and if they do ask, they get one(!) "baked" egg. The rooms are tiny and filled with useless knick-knacks that take up space and leave no room for anything guests bring. As I originally mentioned, don't stay here if you have any more luggage than a toothbrush. Ironically, the rooms have pillows EVERYWHERE! I counted 17 pillows
William Bathauer
Sep 29, 2021
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This is by far the best place to stay in Skagway and a top place to stay when visiting Alaska. The Owner is top notch and does what he can to make your stay the best. Breakfast in the morning is always hot and fresh. The information about each of the room former history is awesome. I look forward to stay here in the future.
Anthony N.
Aug 24, 2020
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The history behind this place and the owners who run it were all amazing. Breakfast in the morning and overall hospitality couldn't have been any better. I've never been to Skagway let alone Alaska, and I can definitely see myself coming back to this town and staying at the Skagway Inn in the future.
Also reading a lot of these Karen reviews, I feel like they were expecting a 5 star stay from a hotel in Vegas or something. This is a family owned and operated business. Appreciate the little things and the small town vibes.
Also reading a lot of these Karen reviews, I feel like they were expecting a 5 star stay from a hotel in Vegas or something. This is a family owned and operated business. Appreciate the little things and the small town vibes.
Erica S.
Jun 15, 2020
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My review is not based on a stay, but on their billing, correspondence, and refund practices. In February, I made a reservation for six people on two nights this August for a trip on the Chilkoot Trail. I made the reservation online and was billed the full amount of my stay - almost $1400 - up front. The reservation said it was refundable up to 30 days prior to our stay. But I tried to contact them in February with questions, and they never responded to my phone calls or emails. Now I need to cancel my reservation, and although I am well before the cutoff for the reservation to be refundable, they
Timothy Gornik
Sep 26, 2019
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Jerico O.
Jul 12, 2019
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This place is charming :D
To begin with, they are easy to talk to. Gotta love great customer service like that. My wife and I were going to hike the trail and made reservations to stay here after. We asked if we could leave a bag with them so that we didn't have to carry it with us and they were happy to accommodate our request.
After a few days on the trail we were really looking forward to the comforts of a warm shower and a comfy bed. When we came back, we eagerly picked up our bag and got in our room so that we can enjoy some of these luxuries we had missed.
Exploring the building
To begin with, they are easy to talk to. Gotta love great customer service like that. My wife and I were going to hike the trail and made reservations to stay here after. We asked if we could leave a bag with them so that we didn't have to carry it with us and they were happy to accommodate our request.
After a few days on the trail we were really looking forward to the comforts of a warm shower and a comfy bed. When we came back, we eagerly picked up our bag and got in our room so that we can enjoy some of these luxuries we had missed.
Exploring the building
Antonio Villa
Jul 09, 2019
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I had a few hours in town with a cruise line. I am not too familiar with the town, but this may well be one of its best restaurants. The food was well prepared, the ambiance was nice on the patio. The inside has a homely feel and we would have gladly sat there too. It has a vegetable garden and apparently one of the few apple trees in Skagway! Well worth a visit after a hike or a stroll around town. Also, those French fries are delicious!
Genevieve P.
Jul 01, 2019
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Sara N.
Jun 27, 2019
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John Maxsom
Jun 23, 2019
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We had the halibut and salmon puff pastry. We didn't even know you can have fish in a pastry like this. The salmon was fine but the halibut tasted exceptionally good.
The seafood chowder is good. We just came from the world famous Pike Place Chow a few days before which is said to be the best anywhere. Olivia's chowder is more thick with different flavors, but still good!
The seafood chowder is good. We just came from the world famous Pike Place Chow a few days before which is said to be the best anywhere. Olivia's chowder is more thick with different flavors, but still good!
Jeremy Brewer
Nov 30, 2018
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Olivia's Bistro - We found this place quite by chance during a cruise with Carnival; it is located at the end of Main Street Skagway. Has a vegetable garden they actually pick from to feed their guests it was very busy but not crowded. We ate lunch here and the food was outstanding we thought we were done till the waiter asked if we wanted some cake. The carrot cake was a perfect finish to the meal! The price was a little on the pricey side but the food was fresh and well worth it.
Jessica Bricka-Sullivan
Oct 10, 2018
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We were told all week what great margaritas Olivia's has. Well let me tell you that they are not made from scratch, they're made from a kit which was disappointing.
We did order a couple plates to share to make tappas with. The food was nice and tasty although pricey.
I don't think we'll be back to this restaurant.
We did order a couple plates to share to make tappas with. The food was nice and tasty although pricey.
I don't think we'll be back to this restaurant.
Sandy Edwards
Oct 03, 2018
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Lana Y.
Mar 01, 2018
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Our lunch at Historic Skagway Inn was the absolute best meal we had our entire trip to Alaska. The salmon that I had for lunch was by far the best salmon I have ever had. Of course, as it should be since we are in Alaska and there shouldn't be a shortage of Salmon. Although, what do I know about that.
The restaurant part is small and intimate. The bathroom I used was upstairs amongst the rooms so I peaked in and this is a very old and quaint place to stay if you get the chance. The beds looked pretty old but that just comes with an older building. They could use some upgrades on comfort
The restaurant part is small and intimate. The bathroom I used was upstairs amongst the rooms so I peaked in and this is a very old and quaint place to stay if you get the chance. The beds looked pretty old but that just comes with an older building. They could use some upgrades on comfort
Theresa Scott
Jun 09, 2017
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Ben Thornsberry
Nov 12, 2016
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Damon H.
Jun 28, 2016
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Braulio Pisano
Jun 06, 2016
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Excellent food great service.
The best food we have had on our 7 day cruise. The food was fresh seasoned to perfection. This was a awesome departure from all the fried fish we have found in all the other ports we visited.
The fish tacos were great comparable to San Diego who had the best hands down. Well this place does them right.
The halibut chowder was very good and my grilled halibut was wonderful. My wife's halibut pastry was equally amazing.
The best food we have had on our 7 day cruise. The food was fresh seasoned to perfection. This was a awesome departure from all the fried fish we have found in all the other ports we visited.
The fish tacos were great comparable to San Diego who had the best hands down. Well this place does them right.
The halibut chowder was very good and my grilled halibut was wonderful. My wife's halibut pastry was equally amazing.
Michelle R.
Mar 25, 2014
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I didn't realize that I have not done a review on this god awful place. Since its getting close to Alaska cruisng season, I'd thought I save a soul and tell you to skip this place if you can.
If you're going on a Princess cruise to Alaska and are considering an excursion that includes a stop at the Historic Skagway Inn, please take a tour that does NOT come with food. In fact this applies to all the tours that has food. So far none of the tours we took on Princess that came with "hot meal" were edible.
Save your money and eat at the ship. Really!
Ok, so our tour
If you're going on a Princess cruise to Alaska and are considering an excursion that includes a stop at the Historic Skagway Inn, please take a tour that does NOT come with food. In fact this applies to all the tours that has food. So far none of the tours we took on Princess that came with "hot meal" were edible.
Save your money and eat at the ship. Really!
Ok, so our tour