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
The price is ฿7,017 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿7,017
฿8,017 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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)
"Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy location near restaurants and parks. Restaurant had good food and service for breakfast."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 ฿5,489 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,489
฿6,302 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Centrally located and very convenient. Quirky old hotel with a friendly staff and nice amenities. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, or any of the other attractions in the area!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 ฿7,352 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,352
฿8,126 total
2 Aug - 3 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 Main Street Square and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Didn’t like that there was no vending machines. No microwave on room and chkin time is 4 pm and delayed"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,520 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,520
฿3,972 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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
Rushmore Express Keystone

Rushmore Express Keystone

2.5 out of 5
320 Cemetery Road Keystone SD
The price is ฿4,192 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,192
฿4,557 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,494 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Rushmore Express Keystone
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 out of 5
1632 Rapp Street Rapid City SD
The price is ฿3,444 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,444
฿4,205 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
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

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West Boulevard Historic District

West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Berlin Wall Exhibit 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