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Stay Inn Ely

2.5 star property
Guests relax by the welcoming lobby fireplace before stepping out to explore the vibrant city surroundings from this peaceful urban sanctuary.

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A Stay Inn Ely, in the city center, offers to-go breakfast, a cozy lobby fireplace, WiFi, a terrace, garden, and self-parking. Guests love the staff's genuine hospitality, making everyone feel at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Amber Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Amber Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Crimson Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ely, Stay Inn Ely is in the city center. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ely travel guide
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112 West Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • North American Bear Center
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • International Wolf Center
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • White Iron Lake
    12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
    25 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Lake Vermilion
    29 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Silver Rapids Lodge
    11 min drive
  • Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Antlers Lounge
    19 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive

About this property

Stay Inn Ely

Hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Stay Inn Ely and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Books, outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay Inn Ely feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, stovetops, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Stay Inn Ely
Stay Ely
A Stay Inn Ely Ely
A Stay Inn Ely Hotel
A Stay Inn Ely Hotel Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Inn Ely pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Inn Ely?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stay Inn Ely?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stay Inn Ely located?

Located in the heart of Ely, this hotel is steps from Superior National Forest and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Dorothy Molter Museum. White Iron Lake and Little Long Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Stay Inn Ely Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful location. Easy check in!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy place to stay when in Ely. Met some of the other guests and was able to walk around Ely for shopping and meals. A fun two days in Northern Minnesota.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and comfortable

We had a lovely stay for 2 nights. Room was clean and comfortable. Shared kitchen was nice and the outdoor patio was great place to relax Communication with host was timely. Make sure you take advantage of the offered amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Comfortable room and love the common area and kitchen. Would stay here again for sure. Loved getting coffee and baked good at the coffee shop as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marian Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Ivory room. Bed was very comfty and the room clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute and quaint. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Greenhorn😁

It was pretty good. We're use to someone being onsite for immediate assistance so this experience with a "self serve/self help" situation was different for us. However, when I called the owner Adam for assistance he was VERY helpful. We would stay there again. It was very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy arrival/check-in and departure/check-out. Indigo room was very cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed here last year in a different room and really liked the location and ease of checking in. Bonus ! free coffee and pastry at the nearby coffee shop! this year , we had the upper most floor and was not perfect for a tall person but still a great place to layover for before or after the BWCA.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay right in Ely

Wonderful room in a house right in town. Everything was just right! The bed was super comfortable. We were very impressed during our stay and plan to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
So clean, conviene and a unique mix of a bed and breakfast mixed with hostel-like lodging. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the convenient self service check in. Room was clean and comfortable, and the price was reasonable for the season and area. The included breakfast from the nearby coffee shop was a nice touch! Will definitely stay again next time we're in the Ely area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room had everything we needed the cleanliness and comfort. Property was unique. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn with a fully stocked kitchen and everything you need in your room. We loved the pine walls and wood floors. No nasty carpet especially since it’s pet friendly. We will be definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy and Convenient

My one night stay was good. The room was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and clean building right on Main Street. Everything made easy with a code to get into our room and a great list of suggestions and information. Great, cozy common areas, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great and reasonably priced place to stay. It is dog friendly. The owners provide lots of extras for the guests such as full kitchen to make your own food. No need to bring any dishes. The rooms are cozy and it feels like you are staying in a cabin. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couple of minor issues, but were quickly resolved. Such a cozy feel inside the Inn. Cute place, nice location, not the best parking situation but made it work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place! Would stay again

This was a perfect launch point before our canoe trip. Easily accessible to the canoe outfitters, restaurants and the town. The beds were comfortable. Only feedback would be to update the curtains in the restroom - you can get some great accordion shades on sites like blinds.com that would nicely cover those windows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed and loved having access to a kitchen and living area. The in town location was perfect and we enjoying walking down the street to the Northern Grounds coffee shop for our free coffee and pastry. Nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a really cute and comfortable hotel. There isn't a lot of parking, but there is enough space for each room. It might be hard to spot because the sign is small and sitting on the ground. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy place

Great place. Clean and cozy. The room was chilly even with the heat up, discovered the next day the window on the door was open. Very quiet stay. No one was around, wasn’t sure if we could put things in the fridge. No local tv, Netflix was provided which was a nice touch but we wanted weather. We would definitely stay again! Appreciate they don’t charge extra for a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice. I tried calling about checking in a little early but the phone just kept ringing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was driving a big work truck, and parking was a little tight. Check-in was easy, once I got the door code for remote check-in. Its an old building with creaky floors, but remodeled, clean, and very cute. Shared kitchen is a nice feature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024