Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Rapid City

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.

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Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,870 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,870
฿7,850 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"No hot water , chair was awful, ceiling was terrible and bath tub was nasty, has been painted and it was coming off . Try to tell boy at counter of issues and he didn’t even care . But the girls at counter was great"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 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 ฿5,946 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,946
฿6,794 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and centrally located. The only negative was the parking situation. We were able to secure spots on the street but it would have been nice to have parking included in the rate."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 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 ฿6,655 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,655
฿7,367 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 Watiki Water Park and ...
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 ฿2,999 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,999
฿3,403 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Town House Motel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

3 out of 5
2321 N Lacrosse St Rapid City SD
The price is ฿3,669 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,669
฿4,439 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,162 reviews)
"Nice overall and would stay again"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

2.5 out of 5
106 Highway 16A Keystone SD
The price is ฿2,735 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,735
฿2,973 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. 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.

Where to stay in Historic Rapid City

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

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