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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 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

Mason

RM331

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

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

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

0.5 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Billy

RM389

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

0.4 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

John

RM392

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 covered porch with wooden benches and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the distance.

A paved driveway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

4. Lantern Inn

0.6 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Stacey

RM476

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

RM425

RM449 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 lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

6. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

0.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Man Bock

RM375

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 well-maintained backyard with a lawn, a patio area, and a large tree.

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

7. Black Hills Luxury Suites

0.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Xiomara

RM331

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 reception area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and mounted animal heads on the walls.

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

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

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

0.3 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Edward

RM284

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A building with hanging flower baskets and outdoor seating.

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

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

9. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

17.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Bradley

RM479

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a bathtub.

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

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

10. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11.8 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Barbara

RM777

RM845 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

14.2 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Ken

RM688

RM800 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

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.

12. Pine Haven Lodging

17.6 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Christopher

RM517

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 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.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

13. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

12.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Janki

RM411

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

14. Powder House Lodge

11.3 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

kathy

RM495

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

15. Rocket Motel

18.7 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Connie

RM441

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A spacious living area with a black leather sectional sofa, a wooden door with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a view into the kitchen area.

A row of cabins with wooden decks and a central fire pit area.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

16. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

17.5 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Kenny

RM460

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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.

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

12.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Katherine

RM566

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

19 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Laureen

RM663

RM729 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

19. Holy Smoke Resort

10.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Elizabeth

RM724

RM800 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A golf course with well-maintained grass, trees, and a clear sky.

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

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

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

18.9 km from South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Lynne

RM457

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 1,055 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Lantern Inn	9.2 Wonderful 349 reviews	View
Springcreek Inn	8.8 Excellent 161 reviews	View

Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was ok, eggs tasted like powder and sausage every morning. Not everyone likes sausage! Do area was far from building and once you got there no benches. Rooms were clean and quiet. We did like the large room with kitchenette. Very close to restaurants and attractions."

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and well maintained with a good breakfast decent gym and pool. Love that we could walk to the downtown."

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."

Black Hills Trailside Park Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Cabins are clean and cozy. Perfect for a couple or someone with one child. Easy walk to downtown Hill City. Some of the cabins are pet friendly. Nice walk on the Mickelson Trail."

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 85 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 Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 85 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. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

4. Lantern Inn

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. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

12. Pine Haven Lodging

13. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

14. Powder House Lodge

15. Rocket Motel

16. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

19. Holy Smoke Resort

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

Compare popular hotels close to South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Top South Dakota State Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts

Springcreek Inn

Timber Haven Cabins

Black Hills Trailside Park Resort

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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