The best hotels in Downtown, Sioux Falls, ranked

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Downtown, Sioux Falls hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from $532 $1,156 $464 $937 $436
3★ from $266 $319.50 $320 $478 $221
1–2★ from $379 — $414 $878 $369
4★ Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $532 $1,156 $464 $937 $436
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $343 $319.50 $320 $688 $294
3★ Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · Downtown $266 $354 $328 $690 $300
3★ Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · Downtown $328 — $359 $478 $221
1–2★ Hotel On Phillips · Downtown $379 — $414 $878 $369

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from $914 $493 $463 $426 $930 $370 $649
3★ from $198 $327 $292 $230 $502 $222 $326
1–2★ from $324 $356 $432 $377.50 $786 $304 $530
4★ Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $914 $493 $463 $426 $930 $370 $649
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $467 $399 $405 $310 $677 $267 $475
3★ Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · Downtown $295 $327 $322 $299 $653 $270 $387
3★ Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · Downtown $198 $372 $292 $230 $502 $222 $326
1–2★ Hotel On Phillips · Downtown $324 $356 $432 $377.50 $786 $304 $530

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from $435 $360 $769 $393 $564 $351
3★ from $229 $207 $271 $241 $341 $253
1–2★ from $359 $336 $399 $364 $527 $358
4★ Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $435 $360 $769 $393 $564 $351
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown $260 $341 $312 $276 $409 $313
3★ Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · Downtown $278 $282 $303 $285 $420 $294
3★ Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · Downtown $229 $207 $271 $241 $341 $253
1–2★ Hotel On Phillips · Downtown $359 $336 $399 $364 $527 $358

Where to stay in Downtown, Sioux Falls: featured hotels

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Axel's take on Downtown: #1 of 4 in Sioux Falls, 7.1/10

The clear first choice for restaurants, river walks and nights out. Downtown leads on character, sightseeing access and hotel quality, but its stronger all-round experience comes with weaker value and reported late-night vehicle noise.

Downtown is the easiest place to turn a Sioux Falls stop into a city break. Phillips Avenue and Main Avenue offer local restaurants, bars and public art, while the riverfront connects the East Bank with Falls Park. The Washington Pavilion adds museums and performances to an itinerary that need not revolve around driving.

The trade-off is noise: several visitors report loud motorcycles and trucks around Phillips Avenue, sometimes continuing beyond bar-closing time. Request a room away from the street if sleep matters. For a tournament or convention-heavy trip, staying beside your actual venue may be more useful than Downtown's broader appeal.

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Canopy buys modern rooms and Falls Park proximity over the cheaper Holiday Inn City Centre; Hotel On Phillips adds historic-bank character. Neither premium guarantees quiet nights. Save with Holiday Inn if downtown access and a pool matter more than design, or Country Inn & Suites if included breakfast and riverwalk access outweigh worn interiors. Typical rates with Axel here run from $178 a night at Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG to $275 at Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Downtown, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown 9.1/10, upscale 4-star riverfront hotel in the Steel District. A strong downtown pick for comfortable rooms, helpful staff and Falls Park access. Why it's here: modern downtown comfort beside Falls Park, with praised beds, showers and helpful staff. Accept: concert noise in some rooms; parking and breakfast cost extra. $206 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hotel On Phillips 8.9/10, upscale independent boutique hotel in a historic downtown bank. Historic character and excellent rooms make this a strong downtown pick, with nighttime noise. Why it's here: historic-bank character, comfortable individual rooms and a central Phillips Avenue address. Accept: street and nightlife noise; free parking is limited. $204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown 8.3/10, mid-range riverfront hotel being rebranded as The Catlin. A strong downtown base, but check the rebrand and amenities before booking. Why it's here: riverfront walks and complimentary covered parking at a mid-priced downtown base. Accept: rebranding uncertainty; confirm room renovations and breakfast availability. $138 a night with Axel against $166 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (17%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG 8.2/10, full-service 3-star conference hotel in downtown Sioux Falls. A strong downtown base, with comfortable rooms and a few practical catches. Why it's here: a cheaper downtown base with comfortable beds, an indoor pool and airport shuttle. Accept: parking costs extra, and bar or event noise can intrude. $176 a night with Axel against $179 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (2%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls 8.0/10, straightforward 3-star hotel on the downtown riverfront. A strong downtown base, with riverfront access making up for some tired edges. Why it's here: cheaper riverfront accommodation with direct riverwalk access and included breakfast. Accept: tired carpets, occasional odors and limited parking. $102 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 3, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

Hotel Stay Axel rate Public rate Saving Check current rates
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $138 a night · non-refundable $166 a night on Expedia $28 a night less (17%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · 3-star, Holiday Inn Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $176 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable $179 a night on Expedia $3 a night less (2%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · 3-star, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults $174 a night · non-refundable $159 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · 4-star, Hilton Hotels Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $257 a night · refundable $238 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel On Phillips · 2-star Nov 22 to Nov 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult $204 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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