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An outdoor patio with a covered seating area, stone fireplace, and a view of the landscape.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth, a changing room with chairs, and a view of the outside.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Jean-Charles

₹13,787

₹15,370 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Gold Bison Grill.

A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A multi-level restaurant with dining tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Tawny

₹15,623

₹17,366 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a coffee machine.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern carpet design.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

3. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Historic Rapid City, 2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Marc

₹21,064

₹23,279 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas and round tables, a stone fire pit, and a building with a blue and yellow facade in the background.

A modern lounge area with seating options including hanging chairs and sofas, a herringbone-patterned floor, and a variety of tables and chairs.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying various beverages and snacks, a digital scale, and a 'Cool It' refrigerator.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window offering a view, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton hotel.

4. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Genetie

₹9,866

₹11,108 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a large blue patterned wall, and a modern design.

A lobby with a fireplace, yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, and a television.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view into the kitchen.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Consuelo

₹11,482

₹12,864 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel with a blue water slide in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a large window offering a view.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by patterned sofas and chairs.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Melissa

₹7,238

₹9,183 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature and seating.

A bar with a wooden counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and mugs.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and dining area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a grand fireplace, leather seating, a piano, and a registration desk.

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Historic District, 2.2 km from Central States Fairgrounds

BHUSHAN H.

₹20,334

₹23,060 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a water feature, and a building with a stone facade.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a brick wall.

8. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Historic Rapid City, 2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Shari

₹20,960

₹23,895 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio area with green metal chairs, a white umbrella, and flower planters.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table, and patterned flooring.

A poolside view with a person relaxing on a yellow towel, a pool, and red umbrellas in the background.

9. Foothills Inn

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Gary

₹6,708

₹8,632 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

An outdoor patio with wicker tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sink.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

10. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brandon

₹10,200

₹11,470 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a window overlooking a house.

A wooden dresser with a clock, mug, coffee maker, and a spice rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and wall decor.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen area with green cabinets and a TV mounted above the counter.

11. Rapid City Vacation Homes

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Steve

₹13,270

₹22,230 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A row of multi-story buildings with a central entrance featuring a small porch and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, blue chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a separate bedroom with a bed and desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the city.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a blue wall behind it.

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.1 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Anonymous traveller

₹7,569

₹9,587 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Kelly

₹8,097

₹9,184 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A reception desk with a clock, a plant, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Madison

₹8,545

₹9,672 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A fireplace with a stone mantle, a mounted deer head, and three vases.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a dark blue accent wall.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 1.7 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Chris

₹9,389

₹10,622 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A reception desk with a map of the U.S. on the wall, a fan, and various items on the counter.

A small, cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a table with chairs, and a wall-mounted heater.

A table with a bread basket, a plate with a box of tissues, and a banana.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a telephone, and a small table.

16. Lazy U Motel

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Gaspar

₹40,930

₹44,491 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a chair.

A Travelodge lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and vending machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a modern headboard.

A building with a covered entrance, a sign indicating 'Travelodge,' and a parking area with cars.

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Ruth

₹7,561

₹8,602 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and two black armchairs.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large island, ample counter space, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, and a coffee table with two potted plants.

18. The Suite Inn

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Russell

₹7,004

₹8,205 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a dining area.

A laundry room with two washing machines and a dryer, a wooden door, and a dark rug on the floor.

A room with two armchairs, a small wooden table, a bulletin board with travel information, and a wooden door.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Trenton

₹7,690

₹8,359 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

20. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

7.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Janna

₹12,768

₹15,468 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Central States Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 236 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore	8.6 Excellent 685 reviews	View

Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"What a pleasant surprise, our last hotel wasn’t what it was supposed to be. Elevation was definitely elevated! We enjoyed our time there . Our front desk person Recommended food and gave us coupons to use . Our bed was very uncomfortable Highly recommend this establishment."

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"On a roadtrip for 5 days this was our favorite stay by far! We had an awesome, very spacious suite for us and 3 kids (king bed in separate room that had a door!! With its own TV and AC, amazing!!) Beds were comfy, rooms clean and we loved the pool area with a fun Waterside and good sized pool and hot tub, also love all the natural light from the big windows in the pool. Good variety of continental breakfast and nice eating area. Also found the staff the most friendliest compared to all the other places we stayed. Would definitely stay again. Good location, lots of restaraunts and shopping a short drive (minutes) away."

Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location. Conveniently located for access to I-90"

Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay"

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"Room and bathroom was clean!"

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10/10 Excellent

"This was my first time using AmericInn. I was impressed by the how clean the common areas were and the nicely updated room. Overall, I'll certainly look for an AmericInn option when I travel. The price was good and the stay was nice."

Foothills Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Jerry was very helpful"

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

8/10 Good

"They were very helpful."

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So surprised, in a good way, by this hotel. Great location, near good restaurants and shops. Free indoor parking. Nice lobby and bar. Large breakfast room and buffet. Our room was huge, two queens plus a full size sitting area. Bathrooms are new and had plenty of towels. I would stay here again."

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

8.8/10 (398 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as part of your travels around Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Sioux Pottery

Take the family on an outing to Sioux Pottery during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Journey Museum & Learning Center

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Journey Museum & Learning Center during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

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Memorial Park East

You can take time to visit Memorial Park East during your travels to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's Rapid City

After visiting Aby's Rapid City, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's

After visiting Aby's, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Main Street Square

8.8/10 (1,682 reviews)

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

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Performing Arts Center

Performing Arts Center is just one of the places to see in Rapid City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central States Fairgrounds?

Central States Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Rapid City known for its array of dining options and notable monuments. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Central States Fairgrounds?

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Central States Fairgrounds. Other good choices within 5 miles include AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City and Foothills Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Central States Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Central States Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central States Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Central States Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Central States Fairgrounds?

Museum of Geology, Journey Museum & Learning Center and Museum of the American Bison feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dinosaur Park and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Be sure to get some family photos at Sioux Pottery, Dahl Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf while you're out sightseeing near Central States Fairgrounds.

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Our top choices for Central States Fairgrounds hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

3. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

4. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

8. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

9. Foothills Inn

10. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

11. Rapid City Vacation Homes

12. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

15. Town House Motel

16. Lazy U Motel

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

18. The Suite Inn

19. Rodeway Inn Rapid City North

20. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

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Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City

Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

Foothills Inn

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Sioux Pottery

Journey Museum & Learning Center

Memorial Park East

Aby's Rapid City

Aby's

Main Street Square

Performing Arts Center

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