Where is the best place to stay in South Dakota?

Sturgis, Rapid City, and Mitchell are the most popular places on HotelsCombined for stays in South Dakota.

What are the best hotels in South Dakota?

South Dakota is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Grand Gateway Hotel, which has a current rating of 7.6. For other potential stays, consider Americas Best Value Inn Wall and Great Bungalow in the gateway to the Black Hills, which can also be great places to stay in South Dakota.

What is a good hotel near Mount Rushmore?

Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore! is a good hotel close to Mount Rushmore - it has scored 8.7 over 19 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

What is a good hotel in South Dakota near Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort?

The most popular hotel near Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort is La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark, with 1,690 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.4/10.

What is the cheapest city to visit in South Dakota?

When considering a trip to South Dakota, keep in mind that the 1st cheapest city, Deadwood, offers the most budget-friendly accommodations, with an average per night cost of $197. The second cheapest city, Keystone, also provides an affordable option, with an average per night cost of $163.

What is the most popular city in South Dakota to stay in?

If you want to stay in a popular city in South Dakota that guarantees a lot of fun things to do and sights to see, then we recommend visiting either Sturgis, Rapid City, or Mitchell – all popular options according to our users.

What is the cheapest city to visit in South Dakota?

For your stay in South Dakota, consider the top three most popular hotel chains: Magnuson Hotels, Best Western Intl Inc, and Baymont Inns & Suites. Not all cities may have these exact options, but there will be comparable hotels available.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in South Dakota?

Mount Rushmore, Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, and Sioux Falls Convention Center are the most popular landmarks in South Dakota according to our data. You can experience Mount Rushmore if you plan to visit Keystone. You can visit Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort if you stay in Rapid City. Sioux Falls Convention Center is accessible while staying in Sioux Falls.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota is January ($175). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in South Dakota is August ($526).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest day to stay in South Dakota is Friday ($162). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $526.

How much is a hotel in South Dakota tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in South Dakota tonight starting as low as $79, rising to an average cost of $175, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $111 for a 4-star hotel in South Dakota for tonight.

How much is a South Dakota hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in South Dakota this weekend for as little as $99/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $112/night. For a 4-star hotel in South Dakota, the cheapest rate recently found was $151/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in South Dakota?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 85 days before your trip to South Dakota. The lowest price found when booking 85 days ahead was $108 per night.

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3.1 km from city centre

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Travel insights for hotels in South Dakota

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in South Dakota including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in South Dakota is January ($175). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in South Dakota is August ($526).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in South Dakota?

The cheapest day to stay in South Dakota is Friday ($162). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $526.

How much is a hotel in South Dakota tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in South Dakota tonight starting as low as $79, rising to an average cost of $175, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $111 for a 4-star hotel in South Dakota for tonight.

How much is a South Dakota hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in South Dakota?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 85 days before your trip to South Dakota. The lowest price found when booking 85 days ahead was $108 per night.

Top-rated South Dakota hotels

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Where to stay in South Dakota

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