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A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

1. EverSpring Inn & Suites

0.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jim

Rp1.727.639

Rp1.913.166 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

0.5 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Billy

Rp1.689.776

Rp2.012.256 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a wooden entrance, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a sign that says "Welcome".

A view of the Lantern Inn with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.

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

A covered porch with wooden benches and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the distance.

3. Lantern Inn

0.6 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Stacey

Rp2.067.212

Rp2.282.154 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

0.4 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

John

Rp1.673.045

Rp1.853.822 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

5. Springcreek Inn

1.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

angela

Rp1.842.786

Rp1.947.825 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

6. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

0.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Man Bock

Rp1.631.659

Rp1.808.835 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 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.

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

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

7. Black Hills Luxury Suites

0.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Xiomara

Rp1.434.467

Rp1.975.968 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 Super 8 hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

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

A reception area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and mounted animal heads on the walls.

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

0.3 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Edward

Rp1.541.843

Rp1.711.205 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A two-story building with large windows, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A tree sculpture with green foliage and red apples in a wooden interior space.

A building with hanging flower baskets and outdoor seating.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows reflecting trees.

9. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

17.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Bradley

Rp2.083.734

Rp2.300.173 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A lodge with multiple buildings, parking areas, and a surrounding forest.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a large rug.

10. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Barbara

Rp3.342.528

Rp3.633.327 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

11. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

12.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Janki

Rp1.791.039

Rp2.141.546 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A series of uniquely shaped tents in a forested area with a mountainous backdrop.

A large, A-frame tent with a central table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

A gravel path leading to a white tented structure labeled 'TENTS 33-75'.

A tented room with a bed, wooden desk, and a view of trees.

12. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

14.2 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Ken

Rp2.983.867

Rp3.469.341 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

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

13. Rocket Motel

18.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Charles

Rp1.919.599

Rp2.121.949 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

12.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jesse

Rp2.401.260

Rp2.610.170 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

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

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

15. Holy Smoke Resort

10.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Shannon

Rp3.142.668

Rp3.471.281 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

19 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jessy

Rp2.888.204

Rp3.174.700 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

17. Rushmore Express Keystone

13 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Ryan

Rp1.351.820

Rp1.469.462 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stove, sink, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, a leather sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden interior with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

A wooden cabin with a balcony and stairs, surrounded by trees.

18. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

18.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Glendora

Rp2.496.359

Rp2.748.764 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building labeled SPA POOL with a covered seating area and a stone feature in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

A covered corridor with white plastic chairs and a potted plant.

A wooden spa tub with a metal ladder, a caution sign, and a wooden floor.

19. Chief Motel

18.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Dianna

Rp1.929.285

Rp2.132.340 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

4.5 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Jake

Rp1.629.414

Rp1.963.509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,047 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Lantern Inn	9.2 Wonderful 349 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Springcreek Inn	8.8 Excellent 162 reviews	View

Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and easy check in and out. Friendly staff. Breakfast basic but sufficient."

EverSpring Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, room was great, staff was very helpful and friendly."

Black Hills Luxury Suites

8/10 Good

"None"

Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing

10/10 Excellent

"George was amazing/helpful/kind/informative, and the list could go on! Very nice place to stay."

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay in Hill City and enjoy all the sites in that beautiful Black Hills area. Couldn’t be more convenient and comfortable. Wonderful place!!"

Springcreek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I arrived late and I was worried about it, it wasn't a problem at all. Everything was great!"

Timber Haven Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin was very homey and I liked that it was peaceful in the forest."

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. EverSpring Inn & Suites

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

3. Lantern Inn

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

5. Springcreek Inn

6. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

7. Black Hills Luxury Suites

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

9. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

10. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

12. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

13. Rocket Motel

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

15. Holy Smoke Resort

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

17. Rushmore Express Keystone

18. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

19. Chief Motel

20. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

EverSpring Inn & Suites

Black Hills Luxury Suites

Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

Springcreek Inn

Timber Haven Cabins

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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