The Best Hotels Closest to Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City for 2026

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A stone fireplace with a clock, a small plant, and a purple-lit fire feature.

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space with a sofa and armchair, and a large window with curtains.

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

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

matthew

SAR 394

SAR 444 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, a staircase, and seating areas.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

James F.

SAR 237

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

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

3. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

ruth

SAR 313

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Doubletree by Hilton Gold Bristol Grill.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

jack

SAR 323

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern lounge area with seating options including hanging chairs and sofas, a herringbone-patterned floor, and a variety of tables and chairs.

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

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Anne

SAR 225

SAR 260 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a coffee machine.

6. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Historic Rapid City, 2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Kelli

SAR 605

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature and seating.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and dining area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a grand fireplace, leather seating, a piano, and a registration desk.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a landscape.

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Historic District, 2.2 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Frieda

SAR 289

SAR 352 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A lobby with a fireplace, yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, and a television.

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

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

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Dawn

SAR 207

SAR 240 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a blue water slide in front.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by patterned sofas and chairs.

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

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

David

SAR 199

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a dresser, a TV, and a chair with a red pillow.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a water feature, and a building with a stone facade.

10. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Historic Rapid City, 2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

JOSE

SAR 315

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An outdoor patio with wicker tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a hilly landscape.

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.

11. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brandon

SAR 220

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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.

12. Foothills Inn

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Stephana

SAR 145

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.1 km from Central States Fairgrounds

CAROL

SAR 182

SAR 251 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

A Travelodge hotel with a covered entrance, stone accents, and a sign indicating the year 1950.

A room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a beige sofa, a small wooden table, and a door with a lock.

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

14. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Joan

SAR 199

SAR 232 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and bathtub.

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

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

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

BONNER

SAR 199

SAR 232 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a dark blue accent wall.

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

16. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 1.7 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Michael

SAR 250

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A table with a bread basket, a plate with a box of tissues, and a banana.

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

17. Lazy U Motel

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brandon

SAR 1,605

SAR 1,744 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 sofa, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

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

A building with a covered entrance, a sign indicating 'Travelodge,' and a parking area with cars.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Kim

SAR 176

SAR 207 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A room with two armchairs, a small wooden table, a bulletin board with travel information, and a wooden door.

19. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Don

SAR 158

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchenette. It features large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

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

7.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Hoang

SAR 314

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Central States Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Good as always,decent breakfast, clean room, helpful staff"

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The Rushmore was a very nice stay for us on our SD to YNP vacation! Everyone was very helpful, the room was very quaint & clean & the location & surrounding restaurants/bars are very close & the drive to Mt Rushmore was about 30 minutes away. Would definitely stay again!"

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Nice, old hotel. Valet parking 30.00. No countertop in the very small bathroom. Room was tight. Great rooftop bar and close to everything downtown."

Delightful 3-bedroom Retro Revival House in Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"This property exceeded our expectations. Very clean and cozy. The fenced in yard was a bonus. We will definitely try to stay here again."

Basecamp–Rapid City • Near Downtown • Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"I love a place where I can unload groceries into a spacious kitchen, cook meals, wash my clothes. Relax on the couch with a big tv, chill outside in a private yard ,grill and let my pup safely roam . 2 cozy bedrooms with TVs and a well equipped bathroom with a hot shower.All of tthe kitchen and bathroom amenities you need for your stay."

Town House Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Quaint little place in downtown with eateries and shopping within walking distance. The staff was professional and inviting. Great attitude. Quiet room. Everything worked well."

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and Dog Friendly Modern Traditional Home in Rapid City South Dakota

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and was very convenient. I had one small issue with a slow drain and the owners promptly took care of the issue."

Charming Home- Pet-Friendly- LG Fenced Backyard

10/10 Excellent

"Great backyard for pets! Our dogs loved having the fenced area. The only downside is that the house is on a pretty busy street so there was traffic noise. It wasn't bad in the main bedroom but could definitely be an issue in the front of house rooms. The owner was very good at communicating and very responsive."

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

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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Sioux Pottery

Take the family on an outing to Sioux Pottery during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Journey Museum & Learning Center

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Journey Museum & Learning Center during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

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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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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 lively bars 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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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 shops and top-notch restaurants 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 top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central States Fairgrounds?

Central States Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Rapid City known for its array of dining options and notable monuments. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Central States Fairgrounds?

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Central States Fairgrounds. Other good options within 5 miles include Foothills Inn and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Central States Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Central States Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central States Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Central States Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central States Fairgrounds?

To access more information about updating your stay near Central States Fairgrounds or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Central States Fairgrounds?

Journey Museum & Learning Center, Museum of the American Bison, and Museum of Geology feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dinosaur Park and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Be sure to get some family photos at Sioux Pottery, Dahl Arts Center, and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf while you're out sightseeing near Central States Fairgrounds.

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Our top choices for Central States Fairgrounds hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

3. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

6. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

11. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

12. Foothills Inn

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

14. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

16. Town House Motel

17. Lazy U Motel

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

19. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

20. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

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Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Delightful 3-bedroom Retro Revival House in Rapid City

Basecamp–Rapid City • Near Downtown • Dog Friendly

Town House Motel

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

Family and Dog Friendly Modern Traditional Home in Rapid City South Dakota

Charming Home- Pet-Friendly- LG Fenced Backyard

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Sioux Pottery

Journey Museum & Learning Center

Memorial Park East

Aby's Rapid City

Aby's

Main Street Square

Performing Arts Center

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