5/5 - Excellent
Kathy
We return to the area annually for birding.
Ely, MN
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Motel Ely
1047 East Sheridan Street Ely MN
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$97 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (595 reviews)
Very friend staff and clean, quiet room! Air conditioned, color tv, and room phones! 😃
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Adventure Inn
1145 E Sheridan St Ely MN
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$96 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Dorothy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
We had a room on the first floor, front of the building, room 10. We parked right outside the door. The room was very clean, spacious, comfortable. The rest of our family were in the kitchen suites and those were also clean and comfortable. The bedrooms were separated from the living area. The kitchen ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center
400 North Pioneer Road Ely MN
$179 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$198 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
Great food, clean/quiet rooms
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 3-bedroom house in Ely
Ely MN
Stay at this vacation home in Ely. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dorothy Molter Museum and Little Long Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Cute old house. There wasn’t WiFi which we didn’t find out about until we arrived. Otherwise it was a good house for a quick trip.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Atomic Lodge - Luxury Mid-Century Sanctuary
Ely MN
Stay at this vacation home in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Dorothy Molter Museum and Little Long Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great hosts who were proactive in checking in with our group, beautiful property!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.
Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
We had a great stay! The cabin is cozy and charming.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Clear Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clear Lake during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
The Lodge
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Lodge during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Eagles Nest Lake Number Three during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
International Wolf Center
See the exotic and native animals who call International Wolf Center home during your trip to Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
White Iron Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at White Iron Lake during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
North American Bear Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at North American Bear Center during your travels in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
Reviews of Ely
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ely was awesome! I haven't been there in over 40 years. There was so much more there than I imagined there would be! I loved the shopping, the museums, and the art galleries. It's a really cool place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Ely is worth visiting!
5/5 - Excellent
Gigi
Fun town with lots to see and do. Great shopping and restaurants!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
nice small town and enough to explore for a long weekend. It's a long drive up there, so probably wouldn't do it very often.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love the area very much!
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