Heart of Missoula Travel Guide

Missoula

A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
A clock tower with a green roof and a brick base.
A street lined with red flowers and green foliage, with buildings and a road in the background.
A bulletin board with various posters and flyers, a stone bench, and a building with a red brick facade in the background.
A large, classical courthouse with columns and a grand entrance.

Stay near popular Heart of Missoula attractions

Caras Park

8.8/10 (277 reviews)
After visiting Caras Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Things to do

Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart

Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart

฿667
per adult
Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart
Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories

Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories

฿667
per adult
Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories
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Top hotels in Heart of Missoula

The Wren

The Wren

3 out of 5
201 E Main St Missoula MT
The price is ฿3,592 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,592
฿4,013 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Wren
Comfort Inn Missoula near University

Comfort Inn Missoula near University

2.5 out of 5
1021 East Broadway Street Missoula MT
The price is ฿3,984 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,984
฿4,437 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Comfort Inn Missoula near University
Gravity Haus Missoula

Gravity Haus Missoula

3 out of 5
420 W Broadway St Missoula MT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,994 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,994
฿3,908 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Children's Museum Missoula and McCormick Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (880 reviews)
"I stay here when I visit my son at university of montana, its 7 minutes from the university. The bed is always so comfortable! It's very clean and its self entry so you use the code they send you via text."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Gravity Haus Missoula
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

2.5 out of 5
700 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,306 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,306
฿2,624 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.4/10 (1,003 reviews)
"The room was not clean at all. And the shower was pretty dated as some tiles were falling out and there was dark (possibly mold) coming out from behind them. The staff was nice, but overall gave off a pretty dated and not well taken care of vibe."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University

Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University

2.5 out of 5
744 E. Broadway St. Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,358 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,358
฿2,680 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (519 reviews)
"The customer service was amazing. The hotel was relatively clean. It just needs a little renovations here and there."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
Motel 6 University Missoula

Motel 6 University Missoula

2 out of 5
630 East Broadway Street Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,467 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,467
฿2,798 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (972 reviews)
"This Motel 6 was terrible! i will never stay here again! First there was dust everywhere, mattress was lumpy and very uncomfortable. wasn't sure the sheets were clean, very wrinkled and hair noticed, the air/heat system was very outdated and annoying by turning on and off during the night. Safety ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Motel 6 University Missoula
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Where to stay in Heart of Missoula

Find the best Heart of Missoula areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a clock tower, surrounded by green grass and trees.
Photo by John Mikenis
Open Photo by John Mikenis

University District

While visiting University District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Clark Fork River.

A paved path alongside a river with autumn foliage, a wooden fence, and a building with a red roof.

Riverfront

If you're spending some time in Riverfront, Clark Fork River and Montana Natural History Center are top sights worth seeing.

A snow-covered forest with a bridge in the distance.

Grant Creek

If you're spending some time in Grant Creek, Big Sky Brewing Co. and Bitterroot Valley are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a university campus surrounded by autumn foliage.

Rose Park

If you're spending some time in Rose Park, Missoula County Fairgrounds and Motown Casino are top sights worth seeing.

A Tia's Big Sky restaurant with a sign advertising local food trucks, farm-to-table, authentic Mexican cuisine, tamales, and roadside roasted chicken.
Photo by Cyn Hop
Open Photo by Cyn Hop

Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Clark Fork River and Lucky Lil's Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Heart of Missoula Travel Guide