The Explorer Hotel

“A decent hotel in Yellowknife! While the lobby is currently a mess the rest is pretty good. Rooms are a decent size and clean. Beds and showers are alright. Tubs suck. The Trapline is a great place for a drink and Traders grille is tasty! One of my top hotels here”

“We were booked at the Explorer Hotel here by our tour group, Aurora Dream Tours for 5 days & nights in late February 2026. We were on the 7th floor & were pleasantly surprised at the size of the room, how well appointed it was & how large & comfortable the bed was. The whole floor was quiet & the common areas were very clean. The exercise room has lots of options to choose from & is open 24 hrs. All the staff are professional, friendly & helpful. There is 24 hour security, so we felt safe & secure. There was plenty of complimentary parking & a great regular shuttle service. We recommend staying here while visiting Yellowknife.”

“We stayed at The Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife this March during our trip to view the Aurora Borealis, and it turned out to be a great choice. This is considered one of the best hotels in Yellowknife and is located at one of the highest points in the downtown area. There are many restaurants and a supermarket within walking distance. We even walked to NWT Brewing restaurant which is about 1.4 km or 18 min walk. Our room was on the 6th floor facing the frozen lake, and the view was absolutely amazing. We could see the vast frozen lake, a breathtaking snowy landscape as well as part of downtown Yellowknife — it truly felt like a million-dollar view. The room itself was very spacious, almost like a suite. The only small downside was that our room was located next to the elevator. However, after our late nights returning from the Northern Lights tours, we were so tired that the elevator noise didn’t bother us at all. The bathroom design has a bit of a 90s vibe, but everything was clean and functional. The bed was very comfortable and we had a great night sleep. The hotel also has a lounge and a restaurant. We had lunch at Trader's Grill, where we enjoyed a nice meal while looking out at the beautiful snowy scenery. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Yellowknife.”