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A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, coffee maker, kettle, and a map on the wall.
A stone fireplace with a black screen, flanked by wooden columns, in a room with leather sofas and framed pictures on the walls.
A building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.

1. Red Rock Lodge

Red Rock Lodge
Challis
CA $165
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Red Rock Lodge
A log cabin-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden walls, a fireplace, and a mounted plant.
A compact room with a kitchenette area including a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker. There's a television on a wooden stand above the microwave. A door leads to another room, and a radiator is mounted on the wall.
A motel with a sign, a parking lot with vintage cars, and a landscaped area with rocks and plants.
A log cabin-style building labeled "VILLAGE INN" with a flagpole, a small front porch, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

2. The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant
Challis
CA $144
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant
A building with a red and white facade, a grassy courtyard, and a mountain in the background.
A room with a carpeted floor, a door leading outside, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A vending machine with a Pepsi logo, a small plant on top, and a wall with various informational posters.
A reception area with a 'Welcome' sign, a key drop box, and a chair near the window.

3. Northgate Inn Motel

Northgate Inn Motel
Challis
CA $95
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Northgate Inn Motel
A wooden deck with two rocking chairs and a table, overlooking a river and forested hills.
A log cabin room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A wooden cabin interior with a large window overlooking a river and forest. A table with a lamp and a potted plant is visible.
Exterior

4. River's Fork Lodge

River's Fork Lodge
North Fork
CA $161
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
River's Fork Lodge
A riverside hotel with a view of snow-capped mountains, a well-maintained lawn, and outdoor seating.
A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a dresser. A kitchen is visible in the background with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A breakfast bar with waffle makers, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

5. Stagecoach Inn

Stagecoach Inn
Salmon
CA $195
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stagecoach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a framed picture of mountains on the wall.
A lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large wall mural.
A house with a patio featuring two tables and four chairs, a small decorative tree, and a window with a view of a stone wall and trees.
A lobby with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a carpeted floor.

6. Hotel Salmon

Hotel Salmon
Salmon
CA $203
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hotel Salmon
Meeting facility
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a bar.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table with a bottle, a lamp, and a refrigerator with fruits.
A spacious lobby with sofas, a fireplace, and a modern ceiling design.

7. The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort

The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort
Downtown Ketchum
CA $601
CA $733 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A hotel with a stone facade, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a glass fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Limelight Hotel Ketchum

Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Downtown Ketchum
CA $379
CA $463 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Limelight Hotel Ketchum
A hotel entrance with a guest registration sign, outdoor seating area, and a flower planter.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, a television, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling with exposed beams and chandeliers.

9. Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
Ketchum
CA $219
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is the Best Western Plus.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, a TV, and a fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with stone-tiled floors and walls, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone wall.

10. Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge
Downtown Ketchum
CA $227
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge
Room
A grassy area with two dogs, a stone wall, and a building in the background.
A wooden building with a 'Welcome' sign, a bell, and a 'Office' sign. There are flower pots and a hanging basket outside.
A tented room with a bed, a table, and a chair.

11. Sacajawea Inn

Sacajawea Inn
Salmon
CA $68
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sacajawea Inn
A snow-covered mountain town at dusk with illuminated buildings and a visible road.
A modern living room with a large Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring clear glassware and a small floral centerpiece.

12. Knob Hill Inn

Knob Hill Inn
Ketchum
CA $335
CA $426 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Knob Hill Inn
A modern interior with a fireplace, leather seating, and hanging spherical lights.
A cozy seating area with a round table, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A room with a view of a snowy mountain, a table with two mugs, and a chair.

13. Hotel Ketchum

Hotel Ketchum
Ketchum
CA $223
CA $262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Ketchum
A resort with multiple buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A large, multi-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a pond in the foreground.
A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, featuring a variety of dishes and a decorative centerpiece.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

14. Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley
CA $279
CA $312 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Sun Valley Resort
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.
A golf course with multiple buildings, a winding road, and surrounding hills.
A modern living room with a white sofa, round coffee table, and a fireplace.

15. Angani Studio - Elkhorn Resort Amenities Included

Angani Studio - Elkhorn Resort Amenities Included
Sun Valley
CA $243
CA $564 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Angani Studio - Elkhorn Resort Amenities Included
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard on duty sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a grill, and blue umbrellas.
A yellow building with a number '1015' on the door, an American flag, and pink and white flowers in front.

16. Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

Americas Best Value Inn Salmon
Salmon
CA $139
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Americas Best Value Inn Salmon
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area and a sunset. There is a leather sofa with a pillow and a small round table.
A cozy room with a bed, a chair, and a small table. There is a staircase leading to another level.
A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a coffee machine, and a sink.
A modern, dark wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a set of stairs leading to a glass door.

17. Smiley Creek Lodge

Smiley Creek Lodge
Ketchum
CA $566
CA $611 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Smiley Creek Lodge
A building with a sign reading "Tamarack Lodge" and "Office" with a parking area in front.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a poolside seating area, and large windows.
An outdoor patio with orange chairs, a round table, and a fire pit with flowers.
A modern interior with a central island sink, white doors, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

18. Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley
Downtown Ketchum
CA $200
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley
A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows provide natural light and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a red door.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by evergreen trees.

19. Luxe Sun Valley Retreat w/ Hot Tub, 3 Mi to Resort

Luxe Sun Valley Retreat w/ Hot Tub, 3 Mi to Resort
Twin Creeks
CA $622
CA $1,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Luxe Sun Valley Retreat w/ Hot Tub, 3 Mi to Resort
A dining area with a fireplace, a round table set for four, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A child playing golf on a green field with a mountain in the background.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a golf course, and mountains in the background.
A round outdoor table set with chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a garden.

20. Bonne Vie 2209 - Garage Included!

Bonne Vie 2209 - Garage Included!
Sun Valley
CA $398
CA $995 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Bonne Vie 2209 - Garage Included!
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Top landmarks in Challis

A woman in a blue dress with stars, sitting by a clear mountain stream surrounded by rocks and trees.

Challis Hot Springs

8.6/10 (33 reviews)
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to pamper yourself at Challis Hot Springs located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Challis.
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A rustic wooden barn in a snowy mountainous area with dense forests and a prominent rocky peak in the background.

Bayhorse Ghost Town

8.6/10 (32 reviews)
Bayhorse Ghost Town is in the heart of Bayhorse, so why not stop by during your stay.
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A river with a dam, surrounded by trees and a park.

Central Park

Central Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Challis, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Challis City Park, just a short walk away.
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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

8.8/10 (38 reviews)
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park is 4.3 mi (7 km) from central Challis, why not stop by during your stay.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

7.6/10 (14 reviews)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Challis, why not stop by during your stay.
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Challis City Park

8.6/10 (30 reviews)
Challis City Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Challis, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Central Park, just a short walk away.
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Bald Mountain Trail

7.8/10 (8 reviews)
Bald Mountain Trail is 11 mi (17.7 km) from central Challis, why not stop by during your stay.
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Challis Golf Course

7.0/10 (16 reviews)
You might want to practice your swing at Challis Golf Course, a golf course located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Challis.
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Learn more about Challis

Challis is well-known for its attractions such as Challis Hot Springs and Salmon River. The city has something for everyone including sights like Sawtooth National Forest and Land of the Yankee Fork State Park within a small-town setting.

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A rugged mountain with a forested base and a clear blue sky.

Check out reviews of Challis hotels guests love

Stagecoach Inn

Stagecoach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super friendly and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Nice breakfast! They are pet friendly but we requested a room that didn’t stink like dog and that request was met! We would stay here again. Nice clean hotel."
Lee 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Stagecoach Inn
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

10/10 Excellent
"Really appreciate this hotel. Staff were helpful, room clean and new ac unit in room."
Nancy 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant
Hotel Ketchum

Hotel Ketchum

10/10 Excellent
"Short stay but we were very pleased with the accommodations, loved the location and proximity to downtown, would stay again"
Pete 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Ketchum
Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was super friendly and helped us find the best spots in town. The hot tub was really nice. The pool was cold though, for being an indoor pool we were expecting warmer temperatures, other than that everything was great. We could totally go back and stayed there again"
Naomi 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley
Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This is an old hotel but it suited our needs just fine. Very convenient to town and to hiking trails. Not fancy but worked."
Katherine 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

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Where can I stay in Challis if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
You'll find 12 vacation homes on our site.
What will the weather in Challis be like during my vacation?
The warmest months in Challis are usually July and August with an average temp of 62°F. January and December are the chilliest months when the average temp is 22°F. The rainiest months are May and June.
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