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Hotels in Downtown

The clear first choice for restaurants, river walks and nights out.

  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls

    ★★★
    Axel
    $102 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG

    Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG

    ★★★
    Axel
    $142 /night

    Includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown

    Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $163 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

    Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $216 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Hotel On Phillips

    Hotel On Phillips

    ★★
    Axel
    $219 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 18 to Nov 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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7.1/10

The clear first choice for restaurants, river walks and nights out.

Getting around
7.6
On your doorstep
4.2
Hotels
7.5
Value
3.6
Axel’s verdict
8.9

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.

Best for
first-time visitorscouplesfood loverstravelers without a car
Skip it if
You need reliably quiet nights; Your trip revolves around an outlying sports venue
Getting around
Walk Phillips Avenue and the riverfront; SAM buses connect at the Downtown depot, including Black from FSD; use taxi/rideshare outside service hours.
After dark
Phillips Avenue is the nightlife focus; visitors specifically report loud vehicle noise around the late-night bars.

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

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $227 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

How to choose

What paying more buys

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.

  1. Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown
    #1 in Downtown

    Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

    an upscale 4-star riverfront hotel in the Steel District

    9.1/10

    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
    • couples on a downtown weekend
    • travelers exploring Falls Park
    • business travelers wanting an upscale base
    Axel
    $216 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  2. Hotel On Phillips
    #2 in Downtown

    Hotel On Phillips

    an upscale independent boutique hotel in a historic downtown bank

    8.9/10

    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
    • couples on a downtown weekend
    • travelers who enjoy historic buildings
    • exploring restaurants and shops on foot
    Axel
    $219 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 18 to Nov 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  3. Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown
    #3 in Downtown

    Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown

    a mid-range riverfront hotel being rebranded as The Catlin

    8.3/10

    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
    • downtown dining weekends
    • business travelers
    • travelers bringing a car
    Axel
    $163 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  4. Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG
    #4 in Downtown

    Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG

    A full-service 3-star conference hotel in downtown Sioux Falls

    8.2/10

    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
    • Downtown weekends without much driving
    • Business and conference travelers
    • Travelers wanting on-site dining
    Axel
    $142 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls
    #5 in Downtown

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls

    a straightforward 3-star hotel on the downtown riverfront

    8.0/10

    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
    • couples exploring downtown
    • value-minded weekend visitors
    • travelers who enjoy riverfront walks
    Axel
    $102 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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Hotels in Downtown, Sioux Falls from $160 a night (3★) and $578 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $96 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.

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.

Downtown, Sioux Falls hotel prices by date: Axel private rates

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Downtown, Sioux Falls hotel prices in November 2026

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

Downtown, Sioux Falls hotel prices in December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 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

Downtown, Sioux Falls hotel prices in January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from$435$360$769$393$564$351$326
3★ from$229$207$271$241$341$253$290
1–2★ from$359$336$399$364$527$358$390
4★ Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown$435$360$769$393$564$351$326
3★ Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · Downtown$260$341$312$276$409$313$319
3★ Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · Downtown$278$282$303$285$420$294$300
3★ Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · Downtown$229$207$271$241$341$253$290
1–2★ Hotel On Phillips · Downtown$359$336$399$364$527$358$390

5 hotels in Downtown, Sioux Falls with Axel rates

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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.

  • Best for: first-time visitors, couples, food lovers, travelers without a car
  • Skip it if: You need reliably quiet nights; Your trip revolves around an outlying sports venue
  • Getting around: Walk Phillips Avenue and the riverfront; SAM buses connect at the Downtown depot, including Black from FSD; use taxi/rideshare outside service hours.
  • After dark: Phillips Avenue is the nightlife focus; visitors specifically report loud vehicle noise around the late-night bars.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $227 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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Where to look in Downtown

How to choose

What paying more buys

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

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  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. $216 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. $219 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. $163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. 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. $142 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. 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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HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls · 3-star, Country Inn & Suites by RadissonDec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$102 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG · 3-star, Holiday InnDec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$142 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown · 3-star, Hilton Garden InnDec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$163 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown · 4-star, Hilton HotelsDec 18 to Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$216 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel On Phillips · 2-starNov 18 to Nov 24, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$219 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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