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Wandering Buffalo

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Montana State University-Bozeman

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When you stay at Wandering Buffalo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Montana State University-Bozeman. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
$111 nightly
The total price is $122
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 E Main St, Bozeman, MT, 59715

What's nearby

  • Lindley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Andesite Mountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bozeman Deaconess Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • American Prairie Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The ELM - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocking R Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Montana Ale Works - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spitz - Bozeman - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Nine - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Wandering Buffalo

When you stay at Wandering Buffalo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Montana State University-Bozeman. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Wildlife viewing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 25 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 75 per stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Wandering Buffalo Hotel
Wandering Buffalo Bozeman
Wandering Buffalo Hotel Bozeman

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Wandering Buffalo?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Wandering Buffalo?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wandering Buffalo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Wandering Buffalo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dotty's Casino (5-min drive) and Magic Diamond Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Wandering Buffalo and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, casino gaming, and game viewing. Wandering Buffalo also has a garden.

What's the area around Wandering Buffalo like?

Wandering Buffalo is a short 14-minute walk from Andesite Mountain and 5 minutes' walk from Lindley Park.

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Wandering Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, great locations, super comfortable rooms, and the nicest people!
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely fell in love with Bozeman while staying at this adorable property!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice hotel very nicely styled staff was very kind
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Duane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

loved our short stay. staff was courteous. our hotel room was clean and comfy. loved the coziness of the whole hotel. phoenix the dog was sweet as could be. thanks for having us. will definitely be staying at the wandering buffalo next time we come.
shelby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful! Staff was very nice and check in was easy! Convenient location and loved the atmosphere!
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome!

Excellent staff and beautiful hotel! We loved the vibe!
Kristen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very nice and available. I was a bit disappointed in that the exercise room was not available and it was advertised. Our room was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Kay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bakery options provided throughout the day and tasted awesome
Vaibhav, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice remodel on the place.
Pedro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

MSU Parent Weekend

The remodel of this hotel is very well done. I like the Montana feel and charm. The only complaint is the parking fee. Most people coming into Bozeman are going to need to park. It seemed a bit over the top.
Colleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charmed by the Wandering Buffalo

My son and I stayed at Wandering Buffalo on a road trip and it was just delightful. It’s charming, clean, comfortable and the coffee delicious. The staff were engaging and helpful. It’s also conveniently located right at the edge of downtown with bicycles on offer to explore the area. Will definitely come back on our next trip through Bozeman.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

New and clean
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

N/a
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice check in staff, and a very cute property. Parking is $20 a night, but I am not from the area so this might be normal. The blackout shade they have in the rooms is no joke which is a perk. Downtown is within walking distance so plenty to do.
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely Awesome!

We absolutely loved the Wandering Buffalo! The vibe was awesome! They have a really cool and welcoming dog named Phoenix who welcomed us and made us feel at home. I loved the motif and the staff was awesome to talk to! We will be back!
Kristen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Just ok

It was ok just passing through, no breakfast unless you wanted a 4.00 donut and no ice in the ice machine.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great NEW and stylish hotel

Highly recommend!!! Our flight got cancelled and we had to find a place last minute. What a pleasant surprise Wandering Buffalo was. I wish we had stayed here initially. Brand new and renovated. Like a mid century modern ranch style hotel with the cutest details. Husband had to work the following morning in the lobby and enjoyed the coffee and amenities. Comfortable beds and cool outside fire pit. Within a mile to everything downtown Bozeman.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved this new hotel so much for its charm and the free bikes we were able take into town .. there was an issue with our bedroom AC over-heating and turning off at night. My husband had to wake up and turn it back on. We also had a drain in the sink that was draining super slow and maybe needed an adjustment. Overall wonderful.. will stay here again! Nice fire pit, nice bikes, nice stafff ❤️
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean, friendly and adequate for a place to sleep

Very friendly Recently opened and renovated (apparently after shuttered for 5 years) Good location Clean Now like a fancy Motel: No room phones- had to physically go to front for anything No ice in hotel No closet- hanger device in room No safe Small Cafe in lobby so charge for coffee and overpriced tiny donuts Even tho Small - no elevator and rooms below or above main floor- so difficult with bigger luggage ( although they offered to help) but therefore not accessible for disabled. Poor water pressure Poor lighting in room Less expensive then hereby chain hotel but should be The staff was very friendly but the overnight clerk was very slow Advertise Gym but not opened yet- room used for storage now
King room
Outside from parking
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mariann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 1-night trip