The Explorer Hotel - Yellowknife
62.457206, -114.372461Overview
Situated merely 650 metres from the well-laid-out Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Museum, the charming 4-star The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service. The full-service hotel offers a ballroom and sits just 1.9 km from the Bush Pilots Monument.
Location
This Yellowknife hotel is located within 5 minutes' walk of YK Centre, and not far from The Legislative Assembly Building. There is Snowking's Winter Festival just 1.5 km from the Explorer Yellowknife. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Somba K'e Family Park, situated nearly a 5-minute ride away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Yellowknife include Fred Henne Territorial Park, which is 4.3 km away.
A bus stop is only a 5-minute walk away.
Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at The Explorer Hotel are furnished with a writing desk and feature coffee and tea making equipment. Complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as an iron and climate control are also featured. Guests can enjoy views of the lake.
Eat & Drink
Traders Grill is an in-house American-style restaurant, serving international dishes. There is a lounge bar, which offers a fireplace in its interior design. The bar area includes a lounge. The Explorer features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of Canadian cuisine.
Leisure & Business
The accommodation also provides wedding services and a ballroom. The hotel offers boating and fishing. The property includes a business centre equipped with a laptop safe and a work desk.
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
Essential information about The Explorer Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 234 C$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Yellowknife, YZF |
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