5/5 - Excellent
Kathy
We return to the area annually for birding.
Ely, MN
Travel Guide
Visit Ely
Motel Ely
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN
The price is AED 422 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 422
AED 466 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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! (495 reviews)
"The property was in close proximity to everything I wanted to see. It was clean. The staff was amazing and very helpful. My only complaint is that the mattress wasn't very good."
Reviewed on 16 May 2025
Adventure Inn
1145 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN
The price is AED 441 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 441
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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! (495 reviews)
"Not a luxury property but very comfortable and clean. Sometimes older properties have a lot of dirt build up but room was spotlessly clean. Furnishings are not fancy but everything goes well together and feels like a guest room rather than a hotel room. I like that owners are eco conscious. I would ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2025
Canoe On Inn
110 N 2nd Ave W, Ely, MN
The price is AED 489 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 489
AED 540 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this motel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dorothy Molter Museum and Little Long Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Small business"
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
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.
Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin
Ely
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
Winter wonderland
"Ideal location for a family get-a-way in the woods and on a frozen winter wonderland. Home was spacious and warm. We enjoyed the fireplace and views through the many large windows and doors. Plenty of sleeping spaces, 2 full bathrooms and large kitchen stocked with everything you'd need. Owners and ..."
Reviewed on 5 March 2025
Cozy private island getaway just minutes from Ely
Ely
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located ...
Really enjoyed our stay!
"Everything thing was as described! I wish the fishing was better, however in the summer its always hit or miss. Rob the caretaker was great!"
Reviewed on 6 August 2024
Cozy Northwoods Cabin
Ely
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Ely Get Away
"We spent 4 nights and loved the location and entire experience. The cabin is just down the road from Wintergreen dog mushing and near White Iron Lake. There are beautiful trails to explore near the cabin and it's a short drive into downtown Ely. We enjoyed the thoughtful set up of the cabin and appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 13 March 2025
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
International Wolf Center
4.5/5(39 reviews)
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.
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.
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.
Dorothy Molter Museum
5/5(4 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dorothy Molter Museum in Ely. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area.
North American Bear Center
5/5(22 reviews)
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.
Secret Blackstone Trailhead
You can take time to visit Secret Blackstone Trailhead during your travels to 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!
- Superior National Forest
- Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
- White Iron Lake
- Dorothy Molter Museum
- Voyageurs National Park
- Lake Superior
- Lutsen Mountains
- Lake Vermilion
- Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
- Superior National Golf Course
- North Shore Winery
- Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- Temperance River State Park
- Cacade River
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Birch Lake
- Caribou Lake
- Oberg Mountain Loop
- North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
- Poplar Lake
- Echo Lake
- Temperance River
- Christine Lake