Cheap Hotels in Virginia City, Nevada, United States
Best hotels in Virginia City Nevada, from the Silver Queen to Gold Hill Hotel. See what is open, what we dropped, and what to confirm by phone.
Sammie O
Virginia City, Nevada has a small lodging list with a lot of history. You can book a haunted 1876 hotel on C Street, a Victorian bed and breakfast, a former boarding house turned motel, or a modern inn with a bistro. This guide covers the best hotels in Virginia City Nevada we could confirm from two or more sources. We also flag the gaps, name the old listings we dropped, and explain how to pick a base. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Confirm every detail by phone before you book.
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Silver Queen Hotel: Historic Hotel on C Street
The Silver Queen Hotel stands at 28 North C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440. Wikipedia describes the building as the oldest hotel in Virginia City, built in 1876. Another lodging directory lists a historic hotel in central Virginia City with 28 restored rooms, dining, and ghost hunting.
Wikipedia says the hotel leaves out elevators, air conditioning, televisions, and Wi-Fi on purpose. This keeps the old atmosphere but may not suit every guest. Pack for a quiet, old-fashioned stay. The hotel has a saloon with large wooden back bars from the 1870s and a chapel often used for weddings. The famous Silver Queen painting stands about 15 feet tall and holds 3,261 Morgan silver dollars.
The hotel also markets itself to ghost hunters. Wikipedia reports the show Ghost Adventures filmed there five times. Stories center on a spirit named Rosie, and the owner keeps a guest book for paranormal reports. We could not reach the hotel website, so we could not confirm the phone number, check-in times, or current room list. One Tripadvisor reviewer reported no hot water in a room, so ask about the current condition of your room when you call.
Gold Hill Hotel and Saloon: Nevada’s Oldest Hotel
The Gold Hill Hotel and Saloon lists its address as 1540 Main Street, Virginia City, NV 89440. Call 775-847-0111 for reservations. Travel Nevada places the hotel in the Gold Hill community, just south of the main town. The hotel calls itself Nevada’s oldest hotel. Fox 5 Vegas reports the original building dates to 1859 and opened in 1861.
The official site lists check-in at 3:00 PM, seven days a week. The front desk is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Late arrivals can collect keys at the bar on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until 8:30 PM, or arrange a late check-in with management. The site does not list a check-out time, so ask when you book.
Rooms range from small original historic rooms with brass beds to balcony rooms with fireplaces, queen rooms, and double rooms. Travel Nevada also lists the Miners Cabin, the Bullion Lodge, and the Brewery Lodge. The hotel says pets are welcome in select rooms only. The Crown Point Restaurant and a saloon sit on site. The hotel lists a Virginia and Truckee Railway link to Virginia City. Fox 5 Vegas reported in June 2026 the hotel is open every day and won a small grant for upgrades. One Tripadvisor reviewer found the hotel closed during a visit, so call ahead and confirm the front desk hours.
Tahoe House Hotel: Hotel Rooms on C Street
The Tahoe House Hotel stands at 162 South C Street. The phone number is 775-546-8664. The hotel website advertises 15 cozy rooms. Five face C Street and have semi-private balconies above the boardwalk. A second directory lists 16 rooms, so the exact room count is unconfirmed.
The website lists a free continental breakfast, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. A lobby bar serves cocktails and dining tips. The Great Room and Courtyard Garden host weddings and private events. The site does not list check-in or check-out times. Call the hotel to confirm both.
Silverland Inn and Suites: Rooms With a Bistro
Silverland Inn and Suites stands at 100 North E Street, Virginia City, NV 89440. The Expedia listing shows check-in from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome. The premises are smoke free.
Room types include a standard king, a standard room with two queen beds, a junior studio suite, and an executive studio suite. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free self parking, laundry facilities, and a terrace. The Silverland Italian Bistro serves breakfast and lunch, and a bar sits on site. A pool appears in one meta description but not in the amenity list. Do not book for a pool until you confirm one exists. Tripadvisor also lists this inn for Virginia City.
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel: Motels in Virginia City
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel is the main motel we could confirm among motels in Virginia City. Travel Nevada describes a former 1878 boarding house with individually decorated rooms and panoramic views of Six Mile Canyon and Sugarloaf Mountain. Call 775-847-0551. The motel website is sugarloafmountainmotel.com.
Each room has cable TV, a microwave, a mini fridge, a phone, coffee and tea, and a hair dryer. Picnic tables, a barbecue, outdoor seating, and the Sugarloaf Market sit on site. Travel Nevada says the motel stands about a block from Cafe del Rio and within walking distance of C Street and several museums. Tripadvisor lists the motel too. We could not confirm the street address or check-in times.
Bed and Breakfasts in Virginia City
Virginia City has several historic homes turned into inns. These suit travelers who want a quiet stay away from the saloon noise on C Street.
Cobb Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Cobb Mansion Bed and Breakfast stands at 18 South A Street, Virginia City, NV 89440. Call 775-847-9006. The Downtown Different directory describes a restored three-story Victorian mansion from 1876 with six guest rooms. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower and no tub. Travel Nevada says Herman J. Harris built the home after the 1875 fire.
The Julia Bulette room sits on the first floor and suits guests who have trouble with stairs. The directory says the house has central heat, air conditioning, and individual thermostats. The mansion stands half a block from Piper’s Opera House. Tripadvisor guests praise the breakfast, but the official details do not describe the menu. Ask what breakfast service looks like in your season.
Edith Palmer’s Country Inn
Edith Palmer’s Country Inn stands at 416 South B Street. Downtown Different describes a Victorian home built in 1863 as a cider factory. Edith Palmer, a well known cook and innkeeper, bought the property in 1948. Travel Nevada also lists the inn. We found no confirmed room count, phone number, or breakfast details. Treat this inn as single source and unconfirmed until you speak with the owners.
Other Virginia City Lodging We Could Not Confirm
Tripadvisor lists several more places in Virginia City. We found no second source with usable details, so we do not recommend them yet. The list includes Virginia City Inn, B Street House Bed and Breakfast, Virginia City Bed and Breakfast, Comstock Lodge, Seven Mile Canyon Ranch, and Virginia City RV Park.
One directory describes Comstock Lodge as a lodge with 12 uniquely designed rooms. The lodge website redirected to an unrelated Nebraska ranch when we checked, so we cannot say whether the lodge still operates. Call before you plan around any name on this list.
Old Hotel Listings We Dropped
The earlier version of this guide named four places we could not verify. We removed the Comstock House, the Miners Exchange Motel, and the Virginia City Suites at the Gold Hill Hotel. We found no current listing for them. The Gold Hill Hotel does offer its own lodges, but not under the old name.
We also removed the Nugget Casino Resort in Fernley. Fernley sits outside Virginia City, and we found no sourced shuttle service. The old text also sent families to a Mark Twain Museum for gold panning. DesertUSA says the Mark Twain Museum is permanently closed.
Where to Stay in Virginia City Near the Main Attractions
Wikivoyage says most attractions sit along C Street, and a visitor can walk the street in under an hour. Silver Queen Hotel and Tahoe House Hotel both stand on C Street. Cobb Mansion stands on A Street, half a block from Piper’s Opera House, and Silverland Inn stands on E Street. Wikivoyage lists the Bucket of Blood Saloon at 1 South C Street, the Delta Saloon at 18 South C Street, and the Ponderosa Saloon at 106 South C Street.
DesertUSA lists these attractions near the main street. They include the Chollar Mine tour, the Fourth Ward School Museum, Piper’s Opera House, the Mackay Mansion, and walking tours of the historic cemeteries. The Chollar Mine tour runs seasonally, from Easter through October. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad runs steam trains, and rides start around Memorial Day weekend. Check each attraction for current hours before you plan.
Getting to Virginia City Nevada
Virginia City sits on Route 341 in Storey County, Nevada. DesertUSA says to take Highway 395 from Reno to exit 57B and climb the Geiger Grade. From Carson City, take Highway 50 east to the Comstock Highway, which is Route 341. The town stands about 6,200 feet above sea level.
Winter brings cold weather and snow can affect mountain roads. Check road conditions before you drive in winter. We did not source drive times, so use a map app for your route.
Best Time to Stay in Virginia City
DesertUSA reports average January highs near 40 degrees Fahrenheit and lows near 22 degrees. July highs reach about 82 degrees, with lows near 57 degrees. Afternoon winds called the Washoe Zephyr are common and bring cool evenings.
Summer suits the steam trains and the Chollar Mine tour, since both run on a seasonal schedule. Winter suits quiet stays, but some attractions and restaurants may keep short hours. The Gold Hill Hotel lists limited dining hours, so plan meals before you arrive.
How to Choose Hotels in Virginia City NV
Start with your style. Pick the Silver Queen Hotel for old-fashioned atmosphere and ghost stories, and accept the lack of Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Pick the Gold Hill Hotel for history, an on-site restaurant, and select pet-friendly rooms. Pick Tahoe House Hotel for balconies on C Street and free parking. Pick Silverland Inn and Suites for modern room types and a bistro. Pick Cobb Mansion for a quiet Victorian stay.
Next, check the details you need. Ask about pets, stairs, parking, breakfast, air conditioning, and check-in hours. Many historic buildings have steep stairs and no elevator. Ask for a first-floor room if stairs are a concern. Finally, book early for summer weekends and event dates.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked the Gold Hill Hotel details against the official site, Travel Nevada, and Fox 5 Vegas. We checked Tahoe House Hotel against the official site and a second directory. We checked Silver Queen Hotel against Wikipedia and a lodging directory, but the official site blocked us. We checked Cobb Mansion against Travel Nevada and Downtown Different. We took Silverland Inn details from Expedia and Tripadvisor listings. We took Sugarloaf Mountain Motel details from Travel Nevada and Tripadvisor.
We could not confirm current rates, the Silver Queen phone number, the Edith Palmer room count, or the Comstock Lodge status. We do not state any price in this guide. Rates and hours change, so confirm each detail with the property before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Virginia City Nevada?
The best hotels in Virginia City Nevada include the Silver Queen Hotel, the Gold Hill Hotel and Saloon, Tahoe House Hotel, and Silverland Inn and Suites. Cobb Mansion Bed and Breakfast and Sugarloaf Mountain Motel add more choices. Call each property to confirm current details.
Are there motels in Virginia City Nevada?
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel is the motel we could confirm. Travel Nevada describes a former 1878 boarding house with individually decorated rooms. Call 775-847-0551 to confirm availability.
Where to stay in Virginia City for ghost hunters?
The Silver Queen Hotel and the Gold Hill Hotel both market to ghost hunters. Wikipedia reports Ghost Adventures filmed at the Silver Queen five times. The Gold Hill Hotel lists rooms featured on the show, including Rosie’s Room.
Does the Silver Queen Hotel have Wi-Fi or air conditioning?
Wikipedia says the hotel leaves out Wi-Fi, air conditioning, televisions, and elevators on purpose. Call the hotel to confirm the current setup before you book.
Are pets allowed at Virginia City hotels?
Policies differ. The Gold Hill Hotel allows pets in select rooms only. Silverland Inn and Suites allows only service animals. Call any other property to ask about the pet policy.
What are the check-in times at Virginia City hotels?
The Gold Hill Hotel lists check-in at 3:00 PM. Silverland Inn and Suites lists check-in from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. We could not confirm times for the other properties.
Is the Mark Twain Museum open in Virginia City?
No. DesertUSA says the Mark Twain Museum is permanently closed. You can still visit the Fourth Ward School Museum, Piper’s Opera House, and the Mackay Mansion. Check current hours first.
How do you get to Virginia City from Reno?
Take Highway 395 from Reno to exit 57B, then climb the Geiger Grade on Route 341. Wikivoyage gives the same basic route. Use a map app for drive times.
Conclusion
Virginia City offers a short but rich lodging list. The Silver Queen Hotel and the Gold Hill Hotel give you the most history. Tahoe House Hotel and Silverland Inn and Suites give you simpler hotel rooms. Cobb Mansion offers a Victorian bed and breakfast stay. We dropped several old listings we could not verify, and we flagged the gaps. Call ahead, confirm the details, and book early for summer weekends. Use the Expedia link above to compare current hotels in Virginia City Nevada.
Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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