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Wandering Buffalo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Montana State University-Bozeman

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Terrace/patio
Coffee shop
Lobby sitting area
Single Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1200 E Main St, Bozeman, MT, 59715
  • Place, Lindley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Andesite Mountain
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Bozeman

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lindley Park and Bozeman Public Library. Also, Bozeman Sculpture Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Andesite Mountain is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3-star hotel near Montana State University-Bozeman
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wandering Buffalo also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Wandering Buffalo was completed in June 2025.

This 3-star Bozeman hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Wandering Buffalo offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Wandering Buffalo Hotel
Wandering Buffalo Bozeman
Wandering Buffalo Hotel Bozeman

Wandering Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

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 Excellent

Bruno

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely fell in love with Bozeman while staying at this adorable property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aeryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Just ok

It was ok just passing through, no breakfast unless you wanted a 4.00 donut and no ice in the ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel very nicely styled staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice remodel on the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bakery options provided throughout the day and tasted awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Awesome!

Excellent staff and beautiful hotel! We loved the vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025