5/5 - Excellent
Kathy
We return to the area annually for birding.
Ely, MN
Travel Guide
Visit Ely
Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center
400 North Pioneer Road Ely MN
The price is SAR 615 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
SAR 615
SAR 747 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
Great food, clean/quiet rooms
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Adventure Inn
1145 E Sheridan St Ely MN
The price is SAR 330 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
SAR 330
SAR 385 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Dorothy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (551 reviews)
The rooms were wonderful. Front desk was painless. However, cell phone charges, someone might want to look into. Definitely will be going back.
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Canoe On Inn
110 N 2nd Ave W Ely MN
The price is SAR 386 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
SAR 386
SAR 426 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dorothy Molter Museum and Little Long Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, easy parking, close proximity to everything touristy.
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin
Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
The cabin was beautiful! Very clean with a great view of the lake. The location is outstanding, and offers plenty of privacy but is still close enough to town to go out to eat or grocery shopping. This hosts were great and made our stay comfortable and trouble free. I would highly recommend this ...
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.
Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
A wonderful time with peace and serenity.
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
The Atomic Lodge - Luxury Mid-Century Sanctuary
Ely MN
Stay at this vacation home in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Dorothy Molter Museum and Little Long Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Thomas was an extremely responsive and helpful host. The home offered plenty of space for our family to gather comfortably. We stayed during the winter, but it was easy to see how wonderful the outdoor spaces would be in the summer! The sauna was a a great addition! The bedrooms and bathrooms were ...
Reviewed on 15 January 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
International Wolf Center
4.5/5(39 reviews)
See the exotic and native animals who call International Wolf Center home during your trip to Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Eagles Nest Lake Number Three during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
North American Bear Center
5/5(22 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at North American Bear Center during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
White Iron Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at White Iron Lake during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Clear Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clear Lake during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Dorothy Molter Museum
5/5(4 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dorothy Molter Museum in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Reviews of Ely
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ely was awesome! I haven't been there in over 40 years. There was so much more there than I imagined there would be! I loved the shopping, the museums, and the art galleries. It's a really cool place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ely is worth visiting!
5/5 - Excellent
Gigi
Fun town with lots to see and do. Great shopping and restaurants!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
nice small town and enough to explore for a long weekend. It's a long drive up there, so probably wouldn't do it very often.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love the area very much!
- Superior National Forest
- Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
- White Iron Lake
- Dorothy Molter Museum
- Lake Superior
- Voyageurs National Park
- Lutsen Mountains
- Lake Vermilion
- Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
- North Shore Winery
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Superior National Golf Course
- Oberg Mountain Loop
- Temperance River State Park
- Birch Lake
- Caribou Lake
- Cacade River
- George Crosby Manitou State Park
- Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
