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 large, classical courthouse with columns and a grand entrance.
A bulletin board with various posters and flyers, a stone bench, and a building with a red brick facade in the background.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,345 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿3,345
฿3,747 total
19 Nov - 20 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 ฿3,782 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,782
฿4,220 total
1 Nov - 2 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
The price is ฿2,940 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,940
฿3,856 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! (888 reviews)
"First off the location of gravity haus is really convenient, it’s downtown and walkable. The first issue we had was when we had called previously in the week we were informed that pets stay free, just like they did when the property was loge, upon arrival we were asked to pay a 40 dollar pet fee, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Gravity Haus 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 ฿2,237 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,237
฿2,551 total
23 Nov - 24 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! (531 reviews)
"No housekeeping at all. 3 night stay - no new towels even after following directions to put used towels on floor. Had to go to front desk and inquire. Was told that they were short staffed and that he guessed they didn’t come to our room. He did give me towels. We will not be staying at this hotel ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG

3 out of 5
200 S Pattee St Missoula MT
The price is ฿3,576 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,576
฿3,998 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Heater was loud and hard fan blowing, plus it didn't seem to warm the room. The thermostat was bright blue and doesn't dim for sleeping. The A/C on interior room was a portable unit. Walls are thin and TVs volume, hair dryers, toilets flushing feel like they are in your room."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

2.5 out of 5
700 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,327 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,327
฿2,648 total
3 Nov - 4 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Red Lion Inn & Suites 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.

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 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.

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