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Stay Inn Ely

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ely with free parking

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Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Living area
Family dining
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room)
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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112 West Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • North American Bear Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Amber Room)

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

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
Hairdryer
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)

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room)

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Ely

Stay Inn Ely places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Superior National Forest and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Dorothy Molter Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Ely hotel include White Iron Lake and Armstrong Lake.

What's nearby

  • North American Bear Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • International Wolf Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • White Iron Lake - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Little Long Lake - 17 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Stay Inn Ely

Hotel in Ely with free parking
As a guest of Stay Inn Ely, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stay Inn Ely also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Ely hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Stay Inn Ely offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

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: 10:00 PM
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Stay Ely
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stay Inn Ely?

Stay Inn Ely offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Stay Inn Ely?

Yep, Stay Inn Ely has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stay Inn Ely?

No, Stay Inn Ely does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stay Inn Ely?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stay Inn Ely?

Dogs are welcome at Stay Inn Ely, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Reviews

Stay Inn Ely Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

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

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend a towel hook in the baathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The end was exactly what we needed. We stayed in the indigo room and were able to bring our dog with us. It’s so close to everything and getting a breakfast. Breakfast pastry and coffee at Northern grounds was the icing on the cake. The indigo room is on the third floor so there are a lot of stairs involved. People should realize that. the Inn has been remodeled with naughty Pine everywhere and modern fixtures. It was super clean and beds are quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very cozy & north woodsy. Hard to find it since there was no sign in front. It was very hot in the room (winter) & it didn’t seem to make a difference by turning the HVAC system to off. Made it very difficult to sleep. Bird poop covered the mat & floor at the front entrance — very gross.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would not recommend. You could tell it wasn't dusted recently but otherwise it was ok, small rooms. The service was terrible, however. I left a pillow in the room and immediately called and spoke with the owner about this. She informed me that she would promptly call the supervisor on duty and that she would have this individual contact me to arrange when I could grab my pillow, before I left the Ely area. This never happened and I tried calling back before I left Ely and spoke to another supervisor whom assured me that this pillow would be mailed to me. This was mailed to me, however, this agency billed my credit card without my approval, voiced that I would be refunded, and then was ignored and not replied to again. You can find better places to stay regardless but the customer service was extremely poor, and remains poor, as I made every effort to obtain my belongings before leaving town and was never told I would be charged $30 for shipping.... not cool

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

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little inn right downtown with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and bars. The rooms were well appointed and had everything we needed and plenty of space. The common area downstairs was perfect for snacks/meals and an all around welcoming space to relax by the fireplace and meet some new friends! Don’t forget to stop at the coffee shop with fresh locally roasted coffee and fresh baked goods! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marian Teresa

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Rocky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Was only there for a short time then had to leave and go back home. Because of an emergency.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Best place to stay in Ely! So comfy and well thought out. Close to everything in the downtown area. The Kwazy Wabbit is a must if you need a beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

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

Simple Place

The place is basic a a good value -- There is no "front desk" or on-site rep. Look for your email for access information. Also might be a little hard to find as it is a house on main street Ely. Just rely on Google Maps and you'll be fine. Parking in on the side of the house or off the ally in back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were surprised when we arrived that there was no one present to greet us, just a piece of paper with door codes and basic rules/instructions. We were not aware that the property was basically an Airbnb or Vrbo. The property itself was clean and well kept. Our room was nice except for the bathroom. It had a pedestal sink, so there was nowhere to put toiletries, and there were no towel hooks or rods, so towels had to be draped over furniture in the room. The shower was great - no complaints there. The bed and the pillows were extremely comfortable - some of the best we've ever used. We were told that there was a "grab and go" breakfast, which was true but misleading. Breakfast was provided at the coffee shop a block and a half down the street, not in the building, and it consisted of a free cup of coffee and muffin or $7 off your purchase of other food. The food was good, so we can't really complain, but it was not what we were expecting. The TV used Roku, and we weren't able to find anything to watch, but that might have been our fault for not being tech savvy. The TV instruction page said to press the AT&T button on the remote, but there was no AT&T button. This was a minor inconvenience because we don't go on vacation to watch TV. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would likely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carelie

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

Amazing

I just love this place, dont rell anyone or it will be booked out when I want to go
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Second stay there. Still love!

We've been there before, knew what to expect (and wasn't disappointed). Really like this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with family
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