shedd aquarium: Best price vs best quality, close to the park which does not require much driving, share your experience|||The closest towns to Zion are Springdale and Hurricane. Here's a list of the local lodging: Travelodge Zion Zion Ponderosa Resort The Grant Gulch House Zion Mountain Resort Comfort Inn Zion Business Lodge Motel 6 Zion Zion Vacation Homes Driftwood Lodge Bumbleberry Inn Zion Park Motel We stayed in St. George - about an hour away. Much more built-up and slightly "touristy". If you're there for the park, I suggest that you stay at one of these close places. PS. We spent 3 days hiking the park - it was one of our best vacations! Enjoy!|||Travel Guy broke it down pretty good for you. Your going to pay more in Zion, and might find a good deal in Springdale, but St. George or Hurrincane might be your best bet. I use to live down there and we always camped, if you don't mind camping in the winter thats the cheapest way to go. Zion's great. Make sure you do Angel's Landing, it's awesome!|||I've stayed at the Quality Inn in Springdale in the past. My room was clean, quiet, reasonably priced, and included a free continental breakfast. It's conveniently located if you don't want to drive - about a quarter mile walk to the Zion NP visitor center. You board the free shuttle bus at the visitor center to enter the park. If you're feeling a little adventurous and want to hike the lower section of the Narrows, Zion Adventures is located across the street from the Comfort Inn. They rent canyoneers (rubber boots with super-sticky soles), walking sticks and water-proof backpacks. Great way to spend a nice clear sunny day. Always check the weather conditions and forecast before entering the Narrows. Have fun!|||Great advice from the others who have already answered. I usually stay in St. George because I have a timeshare there and enjoy having a few more city comforts - Zion is amazing though - one of the most beautiful national parks - ENJOY! Check out the Zion National park website to get good info on trails, hikes, weather conditions and ranger-led programs.