Ely, MN

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HM6T3R Scenic view of trees and cloudy sky reflecting on calm lake during autumn
HM6T3R Scenic view of trees and cloudy sky reflecting on calm lake during autumn
This was a really cool walk out...
Sunset over our canoes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area #camp
View from the Island we camped on. #adventure

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Motel Ely

Motel Ely

2 out of 5
1047 East Sheridan Street Ely MN
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$95 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (589 reviews)
Staff very polite and curtious. Room and bath spotless. Bed was comfortable slept great.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Motel Ely
Adventure Inn

Adventure Inn

2.5 out of 5
1145 E Sheridan St Ely MN
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$103 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! (552 reviews)
The room was clean. The mattress was firm. My only complaint is that the bed frame stuck out beyond the mattress, and due to the narrow space between the bed and the dresser I kept bumping my shin or toes on the bed frame. Otherwise I had a great stay.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Adventure Inn
Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center

Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
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

Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center
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

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

Charming 3-bedroom house in Ely
The Atomic Lodge - Luxury Mid-Century Sanctuary

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

The Atomic Lodge - Luxury Mid-Century Sanctuary
Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage!  where coming together happens naturally.

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

Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.
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.

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Reviews of Ely

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Kathy

We return to the area annually for birding.

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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