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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fireplace.

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

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

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

matthew

P6,579

P7,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

3 km from Museum of Geology

Sheri Lynn

P3,956

P4,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 km from Museum of Geology

ruth

P5,214

P5,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

1.4 km from Museum of Geology

Tawny

P5,395

P6,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

3 km from Museum of Geology

Anne

P3,722

P4,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

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

2.5 km from Museum of Geology

Renette

P3,709

P4,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Historic Rapid City, 1.1 km from Museum of Geology

Mark

P10,076

P11,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

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

3.1 km from Museum of Geology

Debra

P3,457

P4,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature and seating.

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

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

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

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

Downtown Historic District, 1 km from Museum of Geology

BHUSHAN H.

P5,086

P6,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

P3,697

P4,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

11. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Historic Rapid City, 1.4 km from Museum of Geology

JOSE

P5,263

P6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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 Museum of Geology

Stephana

P2,344

P3,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

13. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

2.2 km from Museum of Geology

Brandon

P3,781

P4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

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

14. Rapid City Vacation Homes

2 km from Museum of Geology

Steve

P4,675

P8,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.2 km from Museum of Geology

CAROL

P3,036

P4,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.9 km from Museum of Geology

Joan

P3,697

P4,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Museum of Geology

Marcos

P3,068

P3,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

18. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 0.5 km from Museum of Geology

Michael

P4,168

P4,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

19. Lazy U Motel

1.9 km from Museum of Geology

Brandon

P26,785

P29,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

2.1 km from Museum of Geology

Kim

P3,258

P3,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Geology

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Venessa allowed us to check in a little early into our room. She also allowed us to park our truck and tailer in their parking garage if we simply paid for 2 parking spots."

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location to get to Rapid City center or the national parks in area, such as Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park."

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Could really use some updates, but overall not bad for a weekend."

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."

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed a night for a wedding, but loved the hotel. We will come back for a vacation soon. Great location- just far enough away form downtown to be away from the traffic, but close enough for a cheap Uber if drinking. The bar and restaurant were nice. The room was clean and spacious."

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

8/10 Good

"The staff was great. The dryer in the laundry area didn't work properly."

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Great location."

Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was not great, but OK. This was in a convenient location for what I was in town for, but a little drive to get anything to eat after 8."

Other attractions near Museum of Geology

Art Alley

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments 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 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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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.

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

7. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

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

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

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

11. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

12. Foothills Inn

13. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

14. Rapid City Vacation Homes

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

18. Town House Motel

19. Lazy U Motel

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

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Top Museum of Geology Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

The Suite Inn

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

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

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

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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