Rapid City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Rapid City

Rapid City showing night scenes and a city

Historic Rapid City

Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.

Historic Rapid City
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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 Black Hills Caverns.

Rimrock
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.082.326 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
2.082.326 ₫
2.316.072 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (337 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is 1.326.175 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
1.326.175 ₫
1.757.308 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 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 pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,128 reviews)
"This is an older Hotel, built in the late 70's. I like older hotels and motels. It has been updated and does not smell "old." They have an outdoor pool, which was clean and had nice patio furniture. They have rooms with patios, but a dude kept coming and sitting outside our door to smoke. Thats not ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Foothills Inn
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, SD
The price is 3.921.872 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
3.921.872 ₫
4.656.705 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Black Hills Maze and Fort Hays Old West Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here! Clean and comfortable room in a new building and breakfast was also great."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
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GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,610 reviews)
"Great location. The beds are amazing and the added kitchenette is wonderful with the standard fridge."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Pine Haven Lodging

Pine Haven Lodging

3 out of 5
13514 U.S. 16, Rapid City, SD
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Pine Haven Lodging
Rapid City Vacation Homes

Rapid City Vacation Homes

3 out of 5
821 N 7th St, Rapid City, SD
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Watiki Water Park and Berlin Wall ...
8/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"The host went way beyond by accommodating a special request I was asking about. Clean home. Comfy home."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Rapid City Vacation Homes
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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.

Popular places to visit

Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Bear Country USA home during your travels in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bear Country USA
Reptile Gardens

Reptile Gardens

Visit the animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

Reptile Gardens

Watiki Water Park

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Watiki Water Park

The Monument Civic Center

Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

The Monument Civic Center

Monument Health

If Monument Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City.

Monument Health

Main Street Square

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Square

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