The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Geology in Rapid City for 2026

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An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth, a changing room with chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with a chair.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A swimming pool with safety signs, a lounge area with chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

matthew

￥24,993

￥27,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A spa area with two hot tubs, a tiled wall, and a window with a view.

2. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2 km from Museum of Geology

Andrew

￥19,065

￥21,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Gold Bison Grill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A multi-level restaurant with dining tables, chairs, and a bar area.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

1.4 km from Museum of Geology

Tawny

￥23,112

￥25,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and multiple parking spaces.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and blue seating areas.

A breakfast bar with various food items, a refrigerator with beverages, and a 'Chill Out' sign.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City South - Mt. Rushmore Gateway

2.5 km from Museum of Geology

Renette

￥14,097

￥15,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor seating area with sofas and round tables, a stone fire pit, and a building with a blue and yellow facade in the background.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window offering a view, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton hotel.

A person in a red swimsuit lying on a pool slide.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying various beverages and snacks, a digital scale, and a 'Cool It' refrigerator.

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

3 km from Museum of Geology

Allen

￥15,891

￥17,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view into the kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a large blue patterned wall, and a modern design.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, a small pool table, and a window in the background.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

3.1 km from Museum of Geology

Murray

￥17,158

￥19,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a blue water slide in front.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a large window offering a view.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3.1 km from Museum of Geology

Melissa

￥13,458

￥16,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with green metal chairs, a white umbrella, and flower planters.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table, and patterned flooring.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

8. Foothills Inn

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

Florinda

￥7,425

￥10,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a window overlooking a house.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and wall decor.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen area with green cabinets and a TV mounted above the counter.

A wooden dresser with a clock, mug, coffee maker, and a spice rack.

9. Rapid City Vacation Homes

2 km from Museum of Geology

Steve

￥18,456

￥33,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sink.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A lobby with a reception desk, red armchairs, a glass coffee table with a red table runner, patterned carpet, and wooden ceiling beams.

10. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

2.2 km from Museum of Geology

Brandon

￥14,690

￥16,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A row of multi-story buildings with a central entrance featuring a small porch and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, blue chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a blue wall behind it.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.2 km from Museum of Geology

Anonymous traveler

￥11,439

￥14,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, tiled floor, and a view of the outside through large windows.

12. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

Marta

￥11,166

￥12,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A fireplace with a stone mantle, a mounted deer head, and three vases.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a brick building with a sign reading "Creamery".

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

13. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 0.5 km from Museum of Geology

Chris

￥10,670

￥12,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception desk with a clock, a plant, and a mirror.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Museum of Geology

Madison

￥11,302

￥12,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception desk with a map of the U.S. on the wall, a fan, and various items on the counter.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a telephone, and a small table.

A small, cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a table with chairs, and a wall-mounted heater.

A buffet table with multiple food displays, including a glass dome cover and wire baskets, positioned near a window with blinds.

15. Lazy U Motel

1.9 km from Museum of Geology

Gaspar

￥68,310

￥74,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a modern headboard.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

A Travelodge lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and vending machine.

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

2.1 km from Museum of Geology

Ruth

￥11,026

￥12,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and two black armchairs.

A hotel named "The Suite Inn Rapid City" with a prominent sign.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large island, ample counter space, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, and a coffee table with two potted plants.

17. The Suite Inn

2 km from Museum of Geology

Russell

￥9,745

￥11,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A laundry room with two washing machines and a dryer, a wooden door, and a dark rug on the floor.

18. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

2.7 km from Museum of Geology

Don

￥10,825

￥11,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A fire feature with a metal structure and a brick base, surrounded by a concrete floor.

A Days Inn hotel with a lobby entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two lamps.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham West Rapid City

2.7 km from Museum of Geology

Sheri

￥12,176

￥13,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

20. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

6.8 km from Museum of Geology

Andrea

￥24,091

￥29,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Geology

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City South - Mt. Rushmore Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Visiting students at School of Mines many times. Love this hotel."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very clean, well maintained, and very comfortable to be in. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast served was very good and offered something for everyone."

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"Clean room.good location to go Rushmore,Devils tower,Wind Cave NP."

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for an overnight stay on my road trip. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would stay here again."

Urban Bungalow-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay no complaints about anything."

Town House Motel

8/10 Good

"I would stay again. A little noisy. Si"

⁑Close to Downtown⁑Patio Seating⁑Clean&Quiet⁑

10/10 Excellent

"It's a great place to stay! Hosts have great communication too!"

Eclectic Bungalow in the Heart of the City

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay in this cozy house."

Sun-Filled Home | Walk to Downtown & Dining

8/10 Good

"Great place to land during our time in Rapid City.In-house laundry (detergent already present) and newer kitchen appliances (also with dishwasher detergent present).Mule deer seen just outside the door on several occasions!"

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Art Alley

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

8.8/10 (398 reviews)

Walk around the campus at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Aby's Rapid City

After visiting Aby's Rapid City, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's

After visiting Aby's, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Performing Arts Center

Performing Arts Center is just one of the places to see in Rapid City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Memorial Park East

You can take time to visit Memorial Park East during your travels to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.

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Main Street Square

8.8/10 (1,682 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you spend time at Main Street Square. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Museum of the American Bison

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Geology?

Museum of Geology is located in a welcoming area of Rapid City known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Museum of Geology?

Adjacent to Museum of Geology, Town House Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within a short distance include The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection and Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Museum of Geology?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Geology.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Geology, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Museum of Geology.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Geology?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Museum of Geology, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Museum of Geology?

Museum of the American Bison, Journey Museum & Learning Center, and Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot feature captivating exhibits. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dinosaur Park and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Be sure to get some family photos at Dahl Arts Center, Central States Fairgrounds, and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing while you're out sightseeing near Museum of Geology.

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Our top choices for Museum of Geology hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City South - Mt. Rushmore Gateway

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

8. Foothills Inn

9. Rapid City Vacation Homes

10. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

12. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

13. Town House Motel

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

15. Lazy U Motel

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

17. The Suite Inn

18. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

19. Days Inn by Wyndham West Rapid City

20. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

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Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

Urban Bungalow-City Center

Town House Motel

⁑Close to Downtown⁑Patio Seating⁑Clean&Quiet⁑

Eclectic Bungalow in the Heart of the City

Sun-Filled Home | Walk to Downtown & Dining

Other attractions near Museum of Geology

Art Alley

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Aby's Rapid City

Aby's

Performing Arts Center

Memorial Park East

Main Street Square

Museum of the American Bison

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