Mysterious whispers surround the “Out of the Inn” quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where a seemingly ordinary lodging hides a surprising twist. Here’s how to uncover its secret and help the right traveler find peace.
Out of the Inn quest steps
To complete the “Out of the Inn” quest, begin by speaking with the NPC located near the inn in Hateno Village, who mentions a missing guest. Follow the clues provided and check the surrounding area for signs of the traveler, including footprints or dropped belongings. After locating the guest near the woods east of the village, talk to them to learn why they left. Escort or guide them safely back to the inn to finish the quest and receive your reward.
If you’re looking for the tl;dr for “Out of the Inn”, here it is.
1. Make sure you have at least one hearty truffle before you start.
2. Go to the inn in Kakariko Village.
3. Then go to the Ring Ruins excavation site northwest of Kakariko Village.
4. Wake up the hotel owner with the smell of a hearty truffle.
5. Return to the hotel.
How to start the Out of the Inn quest
Head to the stables at New Serenne Stable in Hyrule Ridge, south of Hyrule Castle. Speak to Colonel Chuchu outside the inn to trigger the conversation and accept the quest. He asks you to clear out the Chu Chus inside the inn blocking access. Equip cold-resistant gear if needed, then enter through the front door to face the enemies.
This quest kicks off when you visit the inn in Kakariko Village. Kakariko Village is located in West Necluda. For those who haven’t been there before, AELGAMES has a full guide on how to get there. The village is easily accessible via a short glide from Makasura Shrine or the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower. The inn is marked with a small moon icon on the map and its coordinates are (1834, -1022, 0116).
To start the quest, walk into the building and talk to the character at the front desk.
A missing hotel owner
The quest begins with a mystery in Hateno Village, where the owner of the inn has gone missing. Villagers mention that he left suddenly after acting strangely, leaving the business unattended. To progress, players must speak with the townspeople to gather clues about his whereabouts, leading them to search areas around the village, including fields and nearby hills, to find out what happened to him.
When you talk to the person at the desk, you learn that they don’t work there. The hotel owner asked them to keep an eye on the desk while the owner went to go make beds for the survey team working in the surrounding areas. However, the hotel owner has not returned so we need to go find him.
There are a few different excavation sites where the survey team is working. The one we want to go to is northwest of Kakariko Village. This site has several scaffolds and platforms jutting out from the rocky slope. Use the ladders to climb up to the larger platform with the tents.
Here is the location on the map. The coordinates for the camp are (1736, -0901, 0199).
Once you’re there, you’ll see two characters. One is sleeping and the other is a stressed-out onlooker named Gordi. Gordi will tell you that the hotel owner has fallen asleep on a priceless artifact and that he needs to wake up. Shouting won’t work, though. Gordi suggests that the smell of a hearty truffle could do the trick.
At this point, if you happen to have a hearty truffle on you, you can pull it out and drop it near the stone slab the hotel owner is sleeping on to progress the quest. Otherwise, here is how you can go get one.
Hearty truffle hunting
Truffles play a small but rewarding role in this quest. Head into the nearby woods and inspect fallen logs and tree roots where mushrooms often grow. Use the camera angle to check under foliage, and strike suspicious mounds with your weapon to reveal hidden truffles. These items not only restore health but can be sold or cooked to enhance meals, making your exploration through the area more worthwhile.
Gordi says he saw a hearty truffle swirling around at the base of the waterfall in Kakariko Village. Glide over to the waterfall in town. Go to the water’s source, and climb up. You’ll see a small entrance to a hidden cave. Walk while crouching to enter and you’ll discover Kakariko Village Cave.
Follow the natural path of the cave to reach the end. While walking through, you can destroy some rocks. (I got rock salt, flint, and amber.) There are also Brightbloom seeds. At the end of the cave, you will see a room with a raised platform and a Bubbulfrog. Defeat the Bubbulfrog to get a Bubbul gem. Then, close to the base of the raised rock, you’ll see a hearty truffle you can grab. It’s very hard to see because it blends in with the pattern of the ground. However, it is there!
Waking up the hotel owner
To wake up the hotel owner, head inside the inn at Rito Village and find him asleep behind the counter. Speak to any nearby NPCs to learn that he won’t wake easily. Use a fire-based item or a torch to raise the temperature near him-this usually does the trick. Once he’s awake, talk to him again to advance the quest and receive directions for the next task.
Where to find Hearty Truffles in Tears of the Kingdom
Hearty Truffles in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom restore hearts and grant temporary bonus ones when cooked, and they grow mainly in caves across Hyrule, especially in moist areas like West Necluda and Hyrule Field.
Key Cave Locations
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Kakariko Village Cave (top of the second waterfall, coordinates ~1831, -0982, 0140): Contains 1-2 Hearty Truffles near mushrooms or under boulders; enter by crouching through the glowing entrance. Ideal for the “Out of the Inn” quest.
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Sturnida Springs Cave (Hebra region, -4041, 2673, 0025): Up to four Hearty Truffles plus one Big Hearty Truffle; access from Sturnida Secret Hot Spring and break boulders to reach the mushroom area.
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Satori Mountain Foothill Cave (Central Hyrule, -2198, -0811, 0117): Three Hearty Truffles guarded by a Hinox; glide from Hyrule Field Skyview Tower.
Additional Spots
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Highland Stable Well (Faron Grasslands, 0536, -3430, 0047): Two Hearty Truffles and one Big Hearty Truffle amid enemies; use nearby Utsushok Shrine for fast travel.
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Royal Hidden Passage (Lookout Landing underground): At least five Hearty Truffles after progressing main story Regional Phenomena quests.
Tips for Farming
Set Purah Pad Sensor+ to Hearty Truffle after photographing one, then explore caves and wells in swampy regions like Rabella Wetlands or North Akkala. Merchants occasionally sell them at high prices, but caves yield the most reliably.
Best caves to farm Hearty Truffles in TotK
The best caves for farming Hearty Truffles in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom prioritize those with multiple spawns, easy access, and quick regrowth potential, often in moist cave walls near mushrooms.
Top Farming Caves
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Sturnida Springs Cave (Hebra, -4041, 2673, 0025): Yields up to four Hearty Truffles and one Big Hearty Truffle; smash breakable boulders from Sturnida Secret Hot Spring entrance to reach the glowing mushroom chamber. Highly efficient due to high count and cold-region proximity.
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Satori Mountain Foothill Cave (Central Hyrule, -2198, -0811, 0117): Contains three Hearty Truffles guarded by a Hinox; glide west from Hyrule Field Skyview Tower. Clear enemies first for repeated visits.
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Highland Stable Well (Faron Grasslands, 0536, -3430, 0047): Drops two Hearty Truffles and one Big Hearty Truffle amid enemies; enter near the stable’s north fence and use Utsushok Shrine for fast travel.
Efficient Routes
Combine Sturnida Springs with nearby Hebra sky islands for Hearty Bass, or loop Highland Stable Well with Faron caves. Set the Purah Pad Sensor+ to Hearty Truffle after registering one, and check respawns every blood moon.
