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An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

0.4 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

John

Rp1.685.000

Rp1.867.427 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

0.5 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Rhonda

Rp1.918.804

Rp2.264.901 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

0.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Connie

Rp1.757.560

Rp1.946.215 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

4. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

0.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Ronald

Rp1.507.631

Rp1.674.627 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

5. Springcreek Inn

1.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

angela

Rp1.881.538

Rp1.988.786 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern lobby with sofas, a coffee table, and a reception area with a counter.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a microwave, and a toaster.

A pool area with a view of a deck and chairs, a sign indicating showering before and after using pools and hot tubs, and a tiled wall.

6. Black Hills Luxury Suites

0.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Turner

Rp1.330.263

Rp1.871.320 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, a window with a view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, a metal ladder, and a 3 FT depth label.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a seating area with chairs.

A Super 8 hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

0.3 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Edward

Rp1.431.488

Rp1.591.859 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

A log cabin room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a dining table.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

8. Powder House Lodge

11.3 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

kathy

Rp1.710.978

Rp1.871.210 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

A motel sign with neon lights, an American flag, and a neon sign for AAA.

A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Rocket Motel

18.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Amy

Rp1.942.162

Rp2.146.891 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

12.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jesse

Rp2.333.201

Rp2.536.189 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

11. Pine Haven Lodging

17.6 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Amy

Rp2.367.264

Rp2.502.198 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with motorcycles.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a chair and table set, and a window with a view of trees.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden pergola.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

18.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Lynne

Rp1.855.202

Rp2.052.457 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

13. Chalet Motel

18.2 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Rahul

Rp1.492.403

Rp1.658.074 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

14. Rushmore Express Keystone

13 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Michelle

Rp1.375.232

Rp1.494.911 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A natural outdoor setting with a small waterfall, a pond, and surrounding trees.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of a grassy hillside.

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

19 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jessy

Rp2.400.744

Rp2.645.441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of a mountainous landscape, and an American flag.

A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden ceiling, a mounted animal head, a fireplace, a bar area, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a mounted animal head.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

16. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

5.1 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Kelly

Rp2.493.907

Rp3.084.060 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

17. Holy Smoke Resort

10.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Sara

Rp3.208.756

Rp3.544.279 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a brown armchair, and a TV on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden border, a metal ladder, and a "Welcome to the Pool" sign. There are lounge chairs and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A building labeled "The Black Hills Playhouse" with a signboard, a small outdoor seating area with rocks and plants, and a clear sky in the background.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

19.1 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Mark

Rp1.773.684

Rp1.963.827 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

19. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

12.6 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Harish

Rp1.354.168

Rp1.538.799 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and arched windows.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a refrigerator.

20. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

19 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Sidney

Rp1.546.509

Rp1.716.887 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,070 reviews	View
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Springcreek Inn	8.8 Excellent 166 reviews	View

Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained, good breakfast, cheerful and helpful employees, comfy bed. I would highly recommend this establishment."

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was clean and our stay was quiet and stress free. Hotel staff were helpful and I would recommend."

Black Hills Luxury Suites

8/10 Good

"Pool and hot tub was good and spacious"

Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

10/10 Excellent

"good value for the price"

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

10/10 Excellent

"The loft far exceeded our expectations. Exceptionally clean and amazingly designed. Great location in a quaint small town nearby Custer and Mt Rushmore. Highly recommended instead of your average hotel room."

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with our dog. Great outdoor pet area, pool, hot tub, breakfast. Big room with comfy beds and pillows"

Timber Haven Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and close to visiting places if I come back I’d stay here again"

Springcreek Inn

8/10 Good

"Nicole was a nice host."

Other attractions near South Dakota State Railroad Museum

1880 Train

9.2/10 (317 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to 1880 Train during your stay in Hill City. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

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Twisted Pine Winery

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Twisted Pine Winery during your travels to Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Sonja's

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sonja's in Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Museum @ Black Hills Institute

9.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum @ Black Hills Institute during your travels in Hill City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Everything Prehistoric

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Everything Prehistoric during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's shops and seek out its horse riding.

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Major Lake Park

After visiting Major Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hill City. Visit the area's shops and monuments.

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Civilian Conservation Corps Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Civilian Conservation Corps Museum during your travels in Hill City. Visit the area's shops and monuments.

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Wade's Gold Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wade's Gold Mill in Hill City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Dakota State Railroad Museum?

South Dakota State Railroad Museum is located in Hill City. Travellers like the surrounding area for its mountain views, horse riding and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 94 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near South Dakota State Railroad Museum?

Adjacent to South Dakota State Railroad Museum, AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include EverSpring Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Dakota State Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 94 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Dakota State Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Dakota State Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to South Dakota State Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near South Dakota State Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Wade's Gold Mill. Create some family memories at 1880 Train and Needles Highway. At The Black Hills, Black Elk Peak and Union Hill, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for South Dakota State Railroad Museum hotels

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

4. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

5. Springcreek Inn

6. Black Hills Luxury Suites

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

8. Powder House Lodge

9. Rocket Motel

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

11. Pine Haven Lodging

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

13. Chalet Motel

14. Rushmore Express Keystone

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

16. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

17. Holy Smoke Resort

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

19. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

20. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Compare popular hotels close to South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

Black Hills Luxury Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Timber Haven Cabins

Springcreek Inn

Other attractions near South Dakota State Railroad Museum

1880 Train

Twisted Pine Winery

Sonja's

Museum @ Black Hills Institute

Everything Prehistoric

Major Lake Park

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum

Wade's Gold Mill

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