Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An alleyway with overhead electrical wires, graffiti on buildings, and parked cars.
A vast landscape with layered rock formations and green vegetation.
A rugged landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation.
A wooden cross in a forest with pine trees.
A landscape with a large, rugged terrain and a fenced area with people.

Stay near popular Historic Rapid City attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
445 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City SD
The price is NZ$423 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$423
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Property needs new beds. Bed sank on both sides of the King. Low quality finishing and fixtures. Budget hotel without the budget prices."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
523 6th St Rapid City SD
The price is NZ$332 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$332
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Outstanding place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St Rapid City SD
The price is NZ$429 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$429
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Main Street Square and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"property seemed new and clean but we had no room upon arrival"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD
The price is NZ$231 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$231
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (667 reviews)
"Clean but a little worse for wear. Close to town. This is good for folks on a budget."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Town House Motel
Rushmore Express Keystone

Rushmore Express Keystone

2.5 out of 5
320 Cemetery Road Keystone SD
The price is NZ$237 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$237
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
"Close to attractions, pretty views, friendly staff. Breakfast was not good and the rooms were dated, need a little sprucing up."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Rushmore Express Keystone
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2 out of 5
206 Cemetery Rd Keystone SD
The price is NZ$416 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$416
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,789 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at the Roosevelt Inn. Conveniently located within walking distance to a number of restaurants and shops, and a short drive to Mount Rushmore. The room was comfortable and my son loved the loft in our room, declaring this his favorite hotel of all we have stayed at. Complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Historic Rapid City

Find the best Historic Rapid City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West Boulevard Historic District

West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.

Rimrock

While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina.



Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

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