Cheap Hotels in Livingston, Montana, United States

Cheap hotels in Livingston, Montana, are easy to find if you know where to look. Livingston sits on the Yellowstone River and serves as a gateway town for Yellowstone National Park. This guide covers the hotels in Livingston we could confirm from more than one source. We also cover Chico Hot Springs in nearby Paradise Valley, flag the properties we could only confirm once, and list the places from the old version of this post. We could not verify them. Rates change daily and by season, so we do not quote any. Call each property or check the live listing before you book.

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Where to Stay in Livingston, Montana

Hotels in Livingston, Montana: The Quick Picture

Livingston is a small railroad town with a short list of lodging. Most motels and chain hotels line West Park Street and the Interstate 90 exits. A few sit near the river. One historic hotel stands downtown across from the old depot.

Lonely Planet says Livingston lets visitors skip some park gateway traffic. The town also has galleries, restaurants, bars, and a weekly farmers market of its own. The guide calls Livingston a destination in its own right.

We checked each property below against at least two independent sources. Where we found only one source, we say so. Chain brands change often in small towns, so confirm the current name when you call.

Murray Hotel, the Historic Downtown Choice

The Murray Hotel stands at 201 West Park Street in downtown Livingston. The phone number is 406-222-1350. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM, according to the hotel booking page.

Wikipedia says the building opened in 1904 as the Elite Hotel and took the Murray name in the mid-1920s. The National Register of Historic Places listed the hotel in 1979. Frommer’s also gives 1904 as the opening year. Our old version of this post said 1912, and we could not confirm 1912.

Room types range from small Montana Simple Comfort rooms to larger suites with kitchenettes. The hotel also lists The Peckinpah Suite, a large suite with a full kitchen and a balcony. Pet policies differ by room, so ask before you reserve. The hotel has a rooftop patio, a lounge, a gift shop, and a historic elevator run by staff.

Pick the Murray if you want to walk to the depot, the galleries, and the downtown restaurants. Skip the second floor Alley Cat rooms if live music from the bar would bother you.

Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge on West Park Street

Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge and Conference Center stands at 1515 West Park Street. The phone number is 406-222-6110. The Yellowstone Country tourism listing names an indoor heated pool, an indoor heated garage, a full-service restaurant, and a free hot buffet breakfast each morning.

A booking site lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. We found one conflict. Frommer’s lists the same address and phone number under the name Best Western Yellowstone Inn and Conference Center. The property appears to have changed names. Ask which name and brand apply when you book.

Staff at the lodge can help plan fishing, rafting, and horseback trips, according to the tourism listing.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Livingston Yellowstone

The Fairfield Inn and Suites opened in early 2021, according to American Southwest. The Marriott page gives the address as 1629 West Park Street and the phone number as 406-222-4914. Another source lists a nearby street number, so use the Marriott address.

Marriott lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check in. The hotel offers a free breakfast from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, and on-site laundry. Marriott says the hotel welcomes pets under its own size and fee rules. Read the pet policy before you bring an animal.

Pick this hotel if you want a newer chain property with a pool and a dependable breakfast.

Travelodge and Super 8 Near the Interstate

Two Wyndham motels draw budget travelers. Travelodge by Wyndham Livingston stands at 102 Rogers Lane. American Southwest describes a single-floor motel with 44 rooms. Super 8 by Wyndham Livingston stands at 105 Centennial Drive. Two sources list both addresses.

A rebrand happened at the Rogers Lane address. Frommer’s lists a Rodeway Inn at 102 Rogers Lane with the phone number 406-222-6320. A newer article lists the Travelodge name with a different phone number. Confirm the current brand and number before you call.

The shebuystravel guide lists a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and an indoor heated pool at the Travelodge. The same guide lists a free continental breakfast, free parking, and laundry at the Super 8. The guide is dated November 2022, so ask each front desk to confirm.

Motels in Livingston We Could Only Confirm Once

Several other properties show up in one source only. We list them so you know they exist, but we cannot vouch for current status. Call before you plan around any of them.

The shebuystravel guide lists Econo Lodge Livingston Gateway to Yellowstone at 111 Rogers Lane, Country Motor Inn at 814 East Park Street, and Livingston Inn Motel at 5 Rogers Lane. The same guide lists Yellowstone River Inn and Suites at 114 Loves Lane and Yellowstone Valley Lodge at 3840 US Highway 89. The guide also lists Erik’s Ranch on Trail Creek Road, which offers kitchens and guided hikes.

American Southwest lists a Home2 Suites by Hilton at 1625 West Park Street and describes the property as new in spring 2024. We found no second source, so treat this one as unconfirmed.

Frommer’s also names Budget Host Parkway Motel, Comfort Inn, and Quality Inn in Livingston. Those listings carry no addresses, and the guide is old. One booking page links a Comfort Inn name to the Yellowstone River Inn and Suites listing. Treat all three older names with caution.

Cheap Hotels Near Yellowstone: Chico Hot Springs in Paradise Valley

Chico Hot Springs Resort stands at 163 Chico Road in Pray, Montana. The phone number is 406-333-4933. The resort official site says Chico operates year-round and lists lodging in the historic main lodge, cabins, chalets, houses, and Conestoga wagons. The resort has two geothermal pools, a saloon, a poolside grill, and a dining room.

Check-in times differ by source. The resort site says 4:00 PM. A meetings directory says 3:00 PM. Both give 11:00 AM for check-out. Ask the front desk for the current check-in time.

Chico sits in Paradise Valley, outside Livingston. Sources disagree on the distance. One directory says 23 miles to Livingston, and Lonely Planet says roughly 30 minutes by car. The resort says Yellowstone’s north entrance lies about 30 miles away. Another directory says 35 miles. Plan on a drive and confirm the route before you go.

The old version of this post called Chico a cheap stay. We cannot support the claim, and we do not quote rates. Compare room types by phone and ask Chico directly.

Places From the Old Guide We Could Not Verify

The earlier version of this post named three more properties. We dropped all three.

Livingston Art Hotel: We found no listing for a hotel by this name in Livingston. The art museum in town is the Danforth Museum of Art, and Lonely Planet mentions galleries and a monthly Art Walk. Do not book a stay under the old name.

My Place Hotel-Livingston, MT: The only My Place Hotel construction story we found describes a hotel in Kalispell, Montana. We found no Livingston location.

Basecamp at Whitefish: Whitefish is a different Montana town far from Livingston. The old post placed a yurt camp near Yellowstone, and we found no source for this property in the Livingston area. We dropped the listing.

Where to Stay Near Yellowstone National Park from Livingston

Yellowstone’s north entrance at Gardiner lies about a one-hour drive south through Paradise Valley, according to Lonely Planet. The north entrance stays open all year, which makes Livingston useful in winter.

Travel Awaits describes a scenic route along Highway 89 and East River Road. East River Road starts about five miles south of Livingston and carries lighter traffic. The route passes Emigrant and ends near Chico Hot Springs. Elk are common between Yankee Jim Canyon and Gardiner.

If you plan a long day in the park, stay in Livingston and drive in. If you want a quiet valley setting and hot springs, stay at Chico. If you want to avoid driving after dark on wildlife roads, pick a hotel close to the park gate and confirm availability early in summer.

Things to Do Near Your Livingston Hotel

The Livingston Depot Center opened in 1902 to welcome travelers to the original gateway to Yellowstone. The city received the building in 1985 and restored the depot as a museum and cultural center. The museum opens from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check the Depot website for hours.

The Yellowstone Gateway Museum sits in a 1906 schoolhouse. Travel Awaits suggests one to two hours for a visit. The Fly Fishers International Museum shows antique rods and reels and takes about 30 minutes.

The Pine Creek Falls hike runs 2.5 miles out and back, and the trail continues farther to an alpine lake. Carry bear spray. The Yellowstone River offers year-round trout fishing, and guided trips run when temperatures allow.

Lonely Planet names the Livingston Roundup rodeo in early July, a monthly Art Walk, and a weekly farmers market. Dining spots named by Lonely Planet include Los Pinos, Neptune’s Taphouse, Campione, Pinky’s Cafe, and the 2nd Street Bistro in the Murray Hotel. Menus and hours change, so check before you go.

How to Choose Among Hotels in Livingston

Start with your plan. Choose the Murray for a walkable downtown stay with history. Choose Pioneer Lodge or Fairfield for a pool and breakfast. Choose the Wyndham motels if you want a simple room near the interstate. Choose Chico for hot springs and a valley setting.

Ask four questions on every call. What is the current brand and name? What are the check-in and check-out times? Does the hotel welcome pets, and what are the rules? Does the room come with breakfast and parking?

Book early for summer and for the July rodeo weekend. Lonely Planet says Livingston rates run lower than other gateway towns and you do not need to book months ahead. Still, call early.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Murray Hotel against Wikipedia, Frommer’s, a booking page, and a travel guide. We checked Chico Hot Springs against the resort site, two meeting directories, and Travel Awaits. We checked Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge against the Yellowstone Country tourism listing, Frommer’s, and a booking site. We checked Fairfield against Marriott and two travel guides.

We could not reach the Murray Hotel official site because the site blocks automated readers. We could not confirm any current rates, and we do not list any. We could not confirm the Home2 Suites or the five properties named only in the shebuystravel guide.

Facts in this guide may be out of date. Confirm with the property by phone before you travel.

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Conclusion

Cheap hotels in Livingston, Montana, are real, but the list is short and the brands change often. The Murray Hotel, Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Travelodge, and Super 8 are our confirmed picks. Chico Hot Springs adds a valley option. Call ahead, confirm the current name and policies, and book early for summer.

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