You can stay inside Yellowstone National Park or in nearby gateway towns with a variety of lodging options:

Inside Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone offers nine lodges with over 2,000 rooms, open mainly from late spring through fall, with only two open in winter

. Some notable lodges include:

• Old Faithful Inn : Historic log hotel with rustic charm and views of Old Faithful geyser

• Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins: The newest full-service hotel, open year-round, with dining and winter activities nearby

• Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins: Historic lakeside hotel with refined dining and classic architecture

• Canyon Lodge & Cabins: The largest lodging option with over 500 rooms and cabins near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

• Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins: Near the park’s north entrance with historic significance and proximity to Mammoth Hot Springs

• Grant Village : Near Yellowstone Lake and close to Grand Teton National Park, with full-service dining

You can also find rustic cabins, campgrounds, and RV parks managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges, which operates all nine lodges and several campgrounds

Nearby Gateway Towns Outside the Park

If you prefer to stay outside the park but close by, these towns offer convenient access:

• West Yellowstone, MT : Just outside the West Entrance, with hotels, cabins, and amenities. Popular options include:
  • Park Hotel Yellowstone: Old West-style hotel with Yellowstone views

* Yellowstone Inn: Modest motor inn with rooms and cabins.
* Yellowstone Riverside Cottages: Riverfront cottages with kitchens and Wi-Fi.
* Roosevelt Hotel: Simple hotel with breakfast and parking.
* Gray Wolf Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn West Yellowstone are other options

• Gardiner, MT : Near the North Entrance, close to Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower-Roosevelt area. Options include:
  • The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone

* Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins

• Island Park, ID : Near the West Entrance with more modern hotel options like SpringHill Suites Island Park Yellowstone.

Camping Options

Yellowstone also offers 12 campgrounds with varying amenities from primitive to full facilities, plus RV camping sites

. In summary, your choice depends on whether you want to stay inside the park for a fully immersive experience in historic lodges and cabins, or in nearby towns like West Yellowstone or Gardiner for more modern conveniences and easy park access