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A stone fireplace with a black screen, flanked by wooden columns, in a room with leather sofas and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, coffee maker, kettle, and a map on the wall.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk with a microwave, and a sink.

Red Rock Lodge

Challis

$113

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A log cabin-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden walls, a fireplace, and a mounted plant.

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.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a wooden cabinet above the sink and a wooden table with a chair.

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

Challis

$103

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a 'Welcome' sign, a key drop box, and a chair near the window.

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.

Northgate Inn Motel

Challis

$77

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 lobby with a reception desk, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a carpeted floor.

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.

Hotel Salmon

Salmon

$192

$219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 laptop on a table with a view of a river and forest through a window.

River's Fork Lodge

North Fork

$139

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 room with two upholstered chairs, a table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A breakfast bar with waffle makers, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

Stagecoach Inn

Salmon

$179

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A wooden building with a 'Welcome' sign, a bell, and a 'Office' sign. There are flower pots and a hanging basket outside.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

A tented room with a bed, a table, and a chair.

Sacajawea Inn

Salmon

$54

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard on duty sign.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a grill, and blue umbrellas.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a coat rack, a plant, and a door with a bell.

A yellow building with a number '1015' on the door, an American flag, and pink and white flowers in front.

Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

Salmon

$109

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel entrance with a guest registration sign, outdoor seating area, and a flower planter.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling with exposed beams and chandeliers.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, a television, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

Ketchum

$174

$193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a sign reading "Tamarack Lodge" and "Office" with a parking area in front.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of mountains through the windows.

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.

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Downtown Ketchum

$192

$222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A resort with multiple buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, featuring a variety of dishes and a decorative centerpiece.

Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley

$268

$300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

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.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is the Best Western Plus.

Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

Downtown Ketchum

$210

$233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.

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.

Limelight Hotel Ketchum

Downtown Ketchum

$331

$404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a white sofa, round coffee table, and a fireplace.

Angani Studio - Elkhorn Resort Amenities Included

Sun Valley

$160

$381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 hot tub on a wooden deck with a pool in the background.

Hotel Ketchum

Ketchum

$216

$255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A building with a porch, a bench, and a sign that reads 'CUSTER.'

A covered porch with two Adirondack chairs and a small table.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and bar stools. There is a sofa with a TV and a wooden coffee table.

A living room with a fireplace, television, and comfortable seating.

Walk to Sun Valley Village: Condo w/ Deck!

Sun Valley

$150

$346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A snow-covered lodge with multiple buildings, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.

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.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a dining setup.

Knob Hill Inn

Ketchum

$279

$349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern, dark wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a set of stairs leading to a glass door.

A cozy room with a bed, a chair, and a small table. There is a staircase leading to another level.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden staircase, and a sofa with a patterned throw.

Smiley Creek Lodge

Ketchum

$347

$374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a glass door entrance, and a view of trees and a building in the background.

A golf course with a flagstick, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a television on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Stonehenge Condo #6 - Walk to River Run & Main Street

River Run

$204

$465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with blinds.

A living room with a stone fireplace, grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a view to the living area.

Walk to Sun Valley & Dtwn: Ketchum Condo

Ketchum

$467

$892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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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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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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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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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 Middle Fork Salmon River. The city has something for everyone including sights like Salmon River and Sawtooth National Forest within a small-town setting.

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Check out reviews of Challis hotels guests love

Red Rock Lodge

8/10 Good

"Nice place quite, clean & friendly."

Sun Valley Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Sun Valley never disappoints.. and the Sun Valley Inn held up the exceptional qualities that Sun Valley brings."

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Would recommend for overnight stay cleaner than the Double Tree which was twice the price! Room was clean updated staff very friendly and accommodating. Double Tree room smelled like urine and taxi cab cologne!"

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Always a clean and comfortable stay. Excellent views and great location."

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

8/10 Good

"Clean and mostly quiet. It is older so floorboards squeak. It is quintessential roadside motel straight out the 80s - we actually loved it. The restaurant on site had good food and was nice to be able to just walk over to it."

Stagecoach Inn

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was mediocre at best. Bisquits and gravy, or oatmeal were only hot choices. 2nd night on this trip bathroom lacked shampoo and conditioner. Riverside is the only side to be. Very hospitable to raft trip meetings."

Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, clean, convenient location"

Sacajawea Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, felt very homey. Beautiful area and convenient location within town"

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Challis?

Guests like The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant, Red Rock Lodge and Northgate Inn Motel.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Challis?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Challis, most hotels offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Challis if I'm looking for a budget-friendly accommodation?

Two inexpensive options worth considering are Red Rock Lodge and Northgate Inn Motel.

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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Hotels in Challis

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Challis?

Red Rock Lodge

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

Northgate Inn Motel

Hotel Salmon

River's Fork Lodge

Stagecoach Inn

Sacajawea Inn

Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Sun Valley Resort

Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge

Limelight Hotel Ketchum

Angani Studio - Elkhorn Resort Amenities Included

Hotel Ketchum

Walk to Sun Valley Village: Condo w/ Deck!

Knob Hill Inn

Smiley Creek Lodge

Stonehenge Condo #6 - Walk to River Run & Main Street

Walk to Sun Valley & Dtwn: Ketchum Condo

Go beyond your typical stay in Challis

Price trends for hotels in Challis

Typical weather for Challis

Top landmarks in Challis

Challis Hot Springs

Bayhorse Ghost Town

Central Park

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Bald Mountain Trail

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Challis City Park

Challis Golf Course

Learn more about Challis

Check out reviews of Challis hotels guests love

Red Rock Lodge

Sun Valley Resort

Tamarack Lodge Sun Valley

Best Western Tyrolean Lodge

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

Stagecoach Inn

Americas Best Value Inn Salmon

Sacajawea Inn

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