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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.

A hotel with a parking lot, a gas station, and a view of mountains during sunset.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

3 km from Museum of Geology

Sheri Lynn

SAR 237

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 multi-level restaurant with dining tables, chairs, and a bar area.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

1.4 km from Museum of Geology

Tawny

SAR 323

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2 km from Museum of Geology

ruth

SAR 313

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 person in a red swimsuit lying on a pool slide.

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.

4. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

3 km from Museum of Geology

Anne

SAR 227

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed with a red blanket, a chair, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

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

2.5 km from Museum of Geology

Renette

SAR 222

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern carpet design.

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

6. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Historic Rapid City, 1.1 km from Museum of Geology

Mark

SAR 604

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature and seating.

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

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.

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

Downtown Historic District, 1 km from Museum of Geology

BHUSHAN H.

SAR 305

SAR 369 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.

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.

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

3.1 km from Museum of Geology

Debra

SAR 207

SAR 240 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

9. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Historic Rapid City, 1.4 km from Museum of Geology

JOSE

SAR 315

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3.1 km from Museum of Geology

David

SAR 199

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A poolside view with a person relaxing on a yellow towel, a pool, and red umbrellas in the background.

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

11. Foothills Inn

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

Stephana

SAR 142

SAR 207 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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.

12. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

2.2 km from Museum of Geology

Brandon

SAR 227

SAR 261 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 room with a large bathtub, a separate bedroom with a bed and desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the city.

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

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.2 km from Museum of Geology

CAROL

SAR 182

SAR 251 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled walls, and a textured floor.

A small kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator, a wooden dining table with a chair, and a floor lamp.

14. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

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

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

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Museum of Geology

BONNER

SAR 199

SAR 232 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 0.5 km from Museum of Geology

Michael

SAR 250

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 building with a covered entrance, a sign indicating 'Travelodge,' and a parking area with cars.

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

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

2.1 km from Museum of Geology

Kim

SAR 191

SAR 223 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

18. Lazy U Motel

1.9 km from Museum of Geology

Brandon

SAR 1,605

SAR 1,745 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

19. The Suite Inn

2 km from Museum of Geology

susan

SAR 250

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

2.7 km from Museum of Geology

Don

SAR 158

SAR 172 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Geology

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City South - Mt. Rushmore Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Foothills Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location. Easy parking. Beautiful clean tastefuly decorated room. High quality breakfast. Very nice staff at front desk. It was very quiet. Loved it! Only one night, wish we had a longer stay. Definitely recommend."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed the water slide and the hot tub. The employee who was cleaning the swimming pool area deserves special recognition. He turned on the water slide for us and was especially accommodating."

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

8/10 Good

"Room was really large & clean! Comfy bed, even though the room had 2, we only needed 1. Shower was great & towels were great, not like sandpaper like a lot of hotels. Outside was in good clean shape too! Definitely recommended!!"

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Cool and fun hotel that we really enjoyed. Everyone there was very helpful and very friendly."

The Suite Inn

8/10 Good

"The employees were very helpful and great to be around-"

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The property is located within walking distance of downtown Rapid City. The breakfast was very good."

Urban Bungalow-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great downtown location. Comfortable and spacious place for a family stay. Good setup."

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!"

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Art Alley

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

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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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's

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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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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 shops 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?

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

3. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

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

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. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

11. Foothills Inn

12. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

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. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

18. Lazy U Motel

19. The Suite Inn

20. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

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Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Foothills Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Suite Inn

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Urban Bungalow-City Center

Town House Motel

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

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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