Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Rapid City

A mountain with a large rock face featuring a prominent carving of a face.
Mount Rushmore with four large granite faces of U.S. presidents.
A tall, narrow rock formation with a steep, vertical face, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
A rugged landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation.
An alleyway with overhead electrical wires, graffiti on buildings, and parked cars.

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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 £73 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£73
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
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 £70 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£70
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"One negative was you have to pay for parking."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 £79 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£79
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 Watiki Water Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
"Dislike the policy of not cleaning the room for three days. I pay for a room each night. How is this fair?"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD
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 ...
7/10 Good! (698 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Town House Motel
Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
4040 Cheyenne Blvd Rapid City SD
The price is £46 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£46
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

3 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road Rapid City SD
The price is £58 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£58
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free water park access and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,432 reviews)
"The hotel room was great and so were the staff. The water park and it's lifeguards was a huge let down."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
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Where to stay in Historic Rapid City

Find the best Historic Rapid City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West Boulevard Historic District

West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Museum of the American Bison 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 Museum of the American Bison 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 Pactola Pines Marina and Black Hills Caverns.



Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

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