Where to stay in Sun Valley
Stay in Ketchum to walk to restaurants and ride the free Mountain Rides bus to Bald Mountain, in Sun Valley Village near Dollar Mountain's beginner terrain, near the Warm Springs base for slopeside condos, or in Hailey for lower prices.
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- Ikon Pass
- Base elevation
- 5,750 ft
- Snow next 7 days
- 0.0"
Best areas to stay near Sun Valley
Ketchum
$$$Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts · Best for: restaurants and the River Run base
The town at the foot of Bald Mountain. Free Mountain Rides buses run to River Run and Warm Springs.
See places to stay in Ketchum ↗Sun Valley Village
$$$$Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts · Best for: classic resort lodges and Dollar Mountain
Home to the historic Sun Valley Lodge and close to Dollar Mountain, the beginner hill.
See places to stay in Sun Valley Village ↗Warm Springs
$$$Ski-in/ski-out or steps from a lift · Best for: slopeside condos on Bald Mountain
Condos near the Warm Springs base on the north side of Baldy.
See places to stay in Warm Springs ↗Hailey
$$Drive to the lifts · Best for: lowest prices, near the airport
About 12 miles south, close to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN).
See places to stay in Hailey ↗Sun Valley lodging areas compared
| Area | Getting to the lifts | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchum | Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts | $$$ | Restaurants and the River Run base |
| Sun Valley Village | Bus, shuttle, or gondola to the lifts | $$$$ | Classic resort lodges and Dollar Mountain |
| Warm Springs | Ski-in/ski-out or steps from a lift | $$$ | Slopeside condos on Bald Mountain |
| Hailey | Drive to the lifts | $$ | Lowest prices, near the airport |
Map of hotels and rentals near Sun Valley
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Or search places to stay now ↗Tips for booking a Sun Valley trip
- Holidays sell out first. Christmas week, MLK and Presidents' Day weekends, and spring break fill slopeside lodging months ahead. Other weeks often have deals close in.
- Book refundable, then watch the snow. Hold a room you can cancel, then check the Sun Valley snow forecast a week out. The best time to ski Sun Valley page shows which months are usually snowiest.
- Know what "ski-in/ski-out" means. Some listings are a long walk or a shuttle from the lifts. Read what ski-in/ski-out really means before paying extra.
- Traveling with kids? Stay close to ski school drop-off. See the family ski trip guide and the free ski trip planner.
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Where to stay in Sun Valley: FAQ
Where should I stay in Sun Valley?
Stay in Ketchum to walk to restaurants and ride the free Mountain Rides bus to Bald Mountain, in Sun Valley Village near Dollar Mountain's beginner terrain, near the Warm Springs base for slopeside condos, or in Hailey for lower prices.
Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Sun Valley?
Yes. For lodging at or steps from the lifts, look in Warm Springs. Expect to pay the most for these areas, especially over holidays.
Where is the cheapest place to stay near Sun Valley?
Hailey is usually the lowest-cost area: About 12 miles south, close to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN).
What airport do you fly into for Sun Valley?
The closest major airport to Sun Valley is Friedman Memorial (Sun Valley) (SUN). Snow Way lists it as the nearest airport with regular flights.
When should I book lodging for Sun Valley?
Book Christmas to New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Presidents' Day weekend, and spring break months ahead, since slopeside lodging sells out first. For other weeks, refundable bookings let you hold a room and still move your trip toward the best snow forecast.
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Sun Valley snow report · Ski resorts in Idaho
Cost tiers are relative within Sun Valley, not quoted prices. Bus and shuttle routes can change by season, so confirm lift access with your lodging before you book.