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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
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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, The ELM
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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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
  • American Prairie Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gallatin County Pioneer Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The ELM - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocking R Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Spitz - Bozeman - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Crumb - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bozeman Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Montana Ale Works - ‬8 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 fireplace in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary 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)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Wandering Buffalo offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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 on request.

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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

  • Uncovered 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
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
  • Uncovered 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Wandering Buffalo Hotel
Wandering Buffalo Bozeman
Wandering Buffalo Hotel Bozeman

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wandering Buffalo to the airport?

Wandering Buffalo is 12 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wandering Buffalo?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wandering Buffalo on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $273, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Wandering Buffalo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wandering Buffalo.

Does Wandering Buffalo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wandering Buffalo, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Wandering Buffalo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dotty's Casino (5-min drive) and Magic Diamond Casino (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Wandering Buffalo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Wandering Buffalo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

Does Wandering Buffalo have a pool?

Wandering Buffalo does not have a pool.

Does Wandering Buffalo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wandering Buffalo to downtown Bozeman?

Wandering Buffalo is 1.1 mi away from Bozeman.

Wandering Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Samara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and we loved the lobby and room décor, as well as the espresso machine. However, if you’re looking for a quiet stay, this might not be the best choice. Our room was on the second level, and the walls were very thin, we could hear the TV from the neighboring room, their 5 a.m. alarm, and even most of the footsteps and occasional jumping from the room above us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Herbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is new, having opened in August 2025, so it's kind of a work in progress. The facility was clean, as was the room; all in good condition. The shower was first class. A grab bar would have been nice to have. The shower curtain rod was about 7 or 8 feet off the ground, so there was no place to hang the bathmat. There were some serious shortcomings, however. The bed was soft, and both of us got up in the mornings with sore backs. The only mirror in the room was over the sink. There was no desk or table where we could set up a laptop and only one chair. Power outlets were hard to get to. Only one trashcan. Noise proofing appeared to have not been considered in any way. The crying baby two doors down could be heard, whimper by whimper. Conversations in the hallway were there for all to hear. Thunderfoot was alive and roaming upstairs, as was the plumbing. And then there's the $20/night parking fee. Why the fee? We were told, "It's because everyone is doing it". Seems like the hoteliers in Bozeman have been taking lessons from the airline industry. All-in-all it's an ok place to stay in a town which seems to be geared towards separating visitors from their money.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ioana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The premises was clean and organized, and the room was thoughtfully decorated. Staff was polite and responsive and I must say...the towels were the softest I've had at a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was good but was surprised to find no free parking, no free coffee in lobby, and no fitness room (under construction)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Darlene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sink was plugged up. Outlet for nightstand did not work. Bedspread was dirty. Found garbage sticking out from under table below tv. No phone, no microwave, no fridge. Place sucked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check-in. Clean, spacious room. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wylie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Traverse City

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Great Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lowell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. the location was close to great restaurants and the nights were quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ama

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place so much! The location is great. The staff was amazing! Starting each morning with coffee from the barista right down the stairs while staring at the beautiful mountains was perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Questioning why we had to pay $20 to park in the parking lot at the motel. Seemed odd since it was iced over and just a parking lot. The property was newly renovated and very well done. Good location, easy access to the interstate and the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrett

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025