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Latest California Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARLos Angeles
3 stars from $190
4+ stars from $83
San Francisco
3 stars from $126
4+ stars from $208
Anaheim
3 stars from $126
4+ stars from $303
San Diego
3 stars from $114
4+ stars from $181
Ontario
3 stars from $160
4+ stars from $284
Santa Monica
3 stars from $405
4+ stars from $443

Best California hotels

Most recommended California hotels

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport - Los Angeles - Lobby
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
7.1 Good
Westchester$334+
$334+
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Lobby
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
7.3 Good
Central Los Angeles$404+
$404+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Freehand Los Angeles
7.8 Good
Central Los Angeles$351+
$351+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
The Westin Los Angeles Airport
7.9 Good
Westchester$309+
$309+
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
The Anaheim Hotel
7.8 Good
$425+
$425+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
8.6 Very Good
Downtown$733+
$733+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
7.5 Good
Downtown$481+
$481+
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet friendly

How much is a California hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

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3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$406

Average price (weekend night)

$503
Cheapest month to stay with an average 79% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in California

Price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price

Top tips for finding the perfect California hotel

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in California in December and January.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in California if you stay on a Wednesday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 7 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your California accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in California found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $171, while the most expensive was $1,424.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in California for 2 days.
  • If you’re planning a beach vacation for the entire family but would like to get away from some of the hustle and bustle of larger cities in California, a great spot to visit is Pismo Beach. This town on the Pacific offers beautiful beaches in a much quieter and family-friendly setting. The Inn at the Pier is a great waterfront location for a family.
  • If you are going to be heading to the quiet town of Monterey, California in September for the annual Monterey Jazz Festival, make sure you book as far as advance as possible, as the hotel options in the area are somewhat limited and they book up quickly for this festival. You can book a hotel that fits your necessities through KAYAK.
  • A popular year-round destination in California is Lake Tahoe and the town of Salt Lake Tahoe. This area offers a combination of large-scale resorts as well as much quieter lodges and inns. The smaller properties are generally a much better choice for families or for those on romantic getaways.
  • If you are traveling to the large metropolitan area of Los Angeles, it is best to book a hotel near where you plan on doing most of your activity. Traffic in this area can be heavy at all times of the day and making trips of long distances in the city can take quite a bit of time. 

FAQs when booking a hotel in California

Where to stay in California?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in California by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

What California hotel guests are talking about

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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara
$448+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Inn at East Beach - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Inn at East Beach
7.6 Good
$480+
$480+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Palmoro House
7.1 Good
$546+
$546+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Lemon Tree Inn
7.6 Good
$390+
$390+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Sandpiper Lodge
7.2 Good
$466+
$466+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Inn By The Harbor
8.2 Very Good
$614+
$614+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
8 Very Good
Barrio Logan$802+
$802+
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Omni San Diego Hotel
8.7 Very Good
Downtown$769+
$769+
Pool
Pet friendly
Lucky D's Hostel
7.4 Good
Downtown$195+
$195+
Free Wi-Fi
Horton Grand Hotel
8 Very Good
Downtown$506+
$506+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Sofia Hotel
7.5 Good
Downtown$511+
$511+
Pet friendly
Spa
Best Western Seven Seas
6.8 Okay
Mission Valley West$303+
$303+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Hotel Iris - San Diego
5.3 Fair
Mission Valley West$258+
$258+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Kings Inn San Diego
8.1 Very Good
Mission Valley West$387+
$387+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hilton Palm Springs
7.8 Good
Baristo$314+
$314+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Palm Mountain Resort & Spa
7.8 Good
Historic Tennis Club$283+
$283+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet friendly
7 Springs Inn & Suites
8.1 Very Good
Old Las Palmas$203+
$203+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Motel 6 Palm Springs Downtown
6.6 Okay
Warm Sands$142+
$142+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Knights Inn Palm Springs
7.4 Good
Taquitz River Estates$182+
$182+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Monterey Tides
6.9 Okay
$652+
$652+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Cannery Row Inn
7.7 Good
$519+
$519+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Monterey Bay Lodge
7.9 Good
$437+
$437+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Hotel Pacific
7.5 Good
$733+
$733+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$425+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
8.6 Very Good
Baristo$268+
$268+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
8.7 Very Good
Twin Palms$1,085+
$1,085+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Sonder V Palm Springs
7.4 Good
Twin Palms$233+
$233+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Vagabond Inn Palm Springs
7.8 Good
Parkview Mobile Estates$189+
$189+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
6.4 Okay
Parkview Mobile Estates$187+
$187+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Victorian Inn
8.5 Very Good
$635+
$635+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hilton Anaheim
7.7 Good
$456+
$456+
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Alamo Inn & Suites
8.6 Very Good
$298+
$298+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Anaheim Marriott
8.3 Very Good
$460+
$460+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Arbor Inn Monterey
8 Very Good
$319+
$319+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$389+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
The Anaheim Hotel
7.8 Good
$425+
$425+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Ayres Hotel Anaheim
8.9 Very Good
$369+
$369+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Wharf Inn
7 Good
North Beach$392+
$392+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Argonaut Hotel
8.7 Very Good
North Beach$605+
$605+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hotel Stratford
7.7 Good
Union Square Area$286+
$286+
Free Wi-Fi
The Herbert Hotel
7 Good
Union Square Area$205+
$205+
Free Wi-Fi
Bay Bridge Inn
6.7 Okay
SoMa$327+
$327+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Urban
8 Very Good
Union Square Area$215+
$215+
Free Wi-Fi
Coventry Motor Inn
8 Very Good
Cow Hollow$319+
$319+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Nob Hill Motor Inn
6.7 Okay
Nob Hill$289+
$289+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pacific Heights Inn
7.6 Good
Cow Hollow$374+
$374+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Beck's Motor Lodge
8.3 Very Good
The Castro$513+
$513+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Surf Motel
6.6 Okay
Cow Hollow$195+
$195+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
La Luna Inn
7.2 Good
Cow Hollow$321+
$321+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Beresford Arms Hotel
7.8 Good
Tenderloin$324+
$324+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hotel Abri
7.8 Good
Union Square Area$370+
$370+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Stanyan Park Hotel
8.4 Very Good
Haight-Ashbury$528+
$528+
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Boheme
8.6 Very Good
North Beach$389+
$389+
Free Wi-Fi
Columbus Motor Inn
8.7 Very Good
Russian Hill$408+
$408+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
1 Hotel San Francisco
9 Wonderful
Financial District$862+
$862+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Spa
Harbor Court Hotel
8.6 Very Good
Financial District$587+
$587+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
8.6 Very Good
Financial District$576+
$576+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hotel Griffon
8.3 Very Good
Financial District$442+
$442+
Le Méridien San Francisco
8.6 Very Good
Financial District$610+
$610+
Pet friendly
Hotel Epik
4.5 Mediocre
Tenderloin$356+
$356+
Free Wi-Fi
Embassy Hotel
6.2 Okay
Tenderloin$203+
$203+
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Ikon
6.8 Okay
Union Square Area$235+
$235+
Free Wi-Fi
The Grove Inn
8.7 Very Good
Western Addition$389+
$389+
Free Wi-Fi
Hayes Valley Inn
7.2 Good
Western Addition$205+
$205+
Free Wi-Fi
San Francisco Proper Hotel
8.1 Very Good
Civic Center$653+
$653+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Sea Blue Hotel
7.1 Good
Downtown$693+
$693+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Bayside Hotel
7.9 Good
Ocean Park$643+
$643+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Ocean Park Inn
6.9 Okay
Ocean Park$329+
$329+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Cal Mar Hotel Suites
7.6 Good
Wilshire Montana$678+
$678+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Carmel
7.1 Good
Downtown$499+
$499+
Free Wi-Fi
The Pierside Santa Monica
7.5 Good
Downtown$794+
$794+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Ocean View Hotel
8 Very Good
Downtown$708+
$708+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Georgian Hotel
6.7 Okay
Downtown$1,130+
$1,130+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Shore Hotel
8.4 Very Good
Downtown$999+
$999+
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Viceroy Santa Monica
8.3 Very Good
Downtown$929+
$929+
Pool
Pet friendly
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
7.3 Good
Downtown$1,310+
$1,310+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Jolly Roger Hotel
7.4 Good
Venice$336+
$336+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Beverly Laurel Hotel
7.9 Good
Central Los Angeles$443+
$443+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Short Stories Hotel
8.7 Very Good
Central Los Angeles$726+
$726+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Park Plaza Lodge Hotel
8.6 Very Good
Central Los Angeles$425+
$425+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Beverly Inn
6.1 Okay
Central Los Angeles$202+
$202+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Bevonshire Lodge Motel
7 Good
Central Los Angeles$215+
$215+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Wilshire Crest Hotel
7.6 Good
Central Los Angeles$337+
$337+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Palihouse West Hollywood
8.6 Very Good
Central Los Angeles$739+
$739+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
7.8 Good
Westchester$362+
$362+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Mr C Beverly Hills
7.2 Good
Westside$757+
$757+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Relax Inn
6.9 Okay
Central Los Angeles$208+
$208+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Aventura Hotel
8.4 Very Good
Central Los Angeles$289+
$289+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hollywood La Brea Inn
6.3 Okay
Central Los Angeles$218+
$218+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
The Dixie Hollywood
7.1 Good
Central Los Angeles$324+
$324+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Titta Inn
Northeast Los Angeles$108+
$108+
Free Wi-Fi
Hollywood Downtowner Inn
7.2 Good
Central Los Angeles$337+
$337+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
USC Hotel
8.5 Very Good
South Los Angeles$374+
$374+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Vagabond Inn Los Angeles At Usc
South Los Angeles$172+
$172+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Tuscan Garden Inn
7.4 Good
Central Los Angeles$240+
$240+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
7.8 Good
Central Los Angeles$468+
$468+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Spa
Marina Beach Motel
9 Wonderful
$668+
$668+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Pacifica Suites
7.3 Good
$466+
$466+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Montecito Inn
7.9 Good
$800+
$800+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa

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