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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in California on Hotels.com. These California Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 12, 2026.

Top Cheap Hotels in San Diego

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Downtown San Diego

Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

Elite Studio Suite | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, paper towels

The Neon Elm Hotel

Bankers Hill

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Point Loma

Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Mission Valley

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach

Broadway

Downtown San Diego

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

Superior Double Room Single Use, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Room amenity

Ash&9th

Downtown San Diego

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Harbor Island

2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Downtown San Diego

The Rambler Hotel

Chula Vista

Heritage Inn San Diego

Point Loma

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Top Cheap Hotels in Los Angeles

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Westchester

4 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Westchester

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Westchester

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Westchester

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Westchester

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Westchester

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Westchester

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Westchester

The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Westchester

STILE Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

Downtown Los Angeles

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers

Los Angeles Airport Marriott

Westchester

Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd

Westchester

DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles - Commerce

Commerce

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

Downtown Los Angeles

Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Westchester

The Commerce Casino & Hotel

Commerce

Metro Plaza Hotel

Downtown Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles

Regency Inn Los Angeles

Eagle Rock

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Top Cheap Hotels in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Union Square

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Union Square

The Pickwick Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

San Remo Hotel

North Beach

Grant Plaza Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Downtown San Francisco

FOUND Hotel, San Francisco

Union Square

The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse

Union Square

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Union Square

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Downtown San Francisco

The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection

Union Square

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Top Cheap Hotels in Anaheim

Courtyard Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

Anaheim Resort

Ayres Hotel Anaheim

Southeast Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

Anaheim Resort

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort

Anaheim Resort

Hyatt Regency Orange County

Anaheim Resort

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Anaheim Resort

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Rsrt - Conv Cntr

Anaheim Resort

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Anaheim Hills Orange County

Anaheim Hills

Ayres Hotel Orange

Anaheim Resort

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Anaheim Resort

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Alamo Inn & Suites

Anaheim Resort

Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim by IHG

Fullerton

Anaheim Marriott Hotel

Anaheim Resort

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Anaheim Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham Anaheim Near the Park

Southwest Anaheim

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Anaheim Resort

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North

Northeast Anaheim

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim Resort

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

Anaheim Resort

Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area

Anaheim Resort

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Top cities in California

A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, palm trees, and buildings along the coastline.

San Diego

San Diego is known for its waterfront and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center.

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A cityscape with palm trees in the foreground and a skyline of tall buildings in the background.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its theaters and concert halls, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Crypto.com Arena and Dodger Stadium.

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San Francisco

The scenic city of San Francisco is full of attractions, such as Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center, and is loved for its museums and theaters.

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A statue of a man and a mouse in front of a castle with turrets and a sign that reads "Partners".

Anaheim

Anaheim is known for its amusement parks and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure® Park.

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A golf course with a lake, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Palm Springs

Palm Springs is known for its festivals and clubs, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre.

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A clear turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and distant mountains.

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is loved for its skiing and hiking trails, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Heavenly Ski Resort and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

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Top landmarks in California

A water park area with a water slide, pool, and lounge chairs.

Disneyland® Resort

9.4/10 (34,950 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Disneyland® Resort, one of the most popular family attractions located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Anaheim. If you have fun at Disneyland® Resort, you'll love Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland Railroad, both a short walk away.

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A castle with multiple spires and a roller coaster in front.

Universal Studios Hollywood

9.0/10 (12,653 reviews)

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Hollywood, one of the top theme parks in central Universal City. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. If you have fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, you'll love The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, just a short walk away.

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to LEGOLAND® California, one of the most popular family attractions located 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from central Carlsbad. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at LEGOLAND® California, you'll love SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and GIA Museum, both a short walk away.

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A water park with a large Ferris wheel and a roller coaster.

Disney California Adventure® Park

9.4/10 (25,786 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Disney California Adventure® Park, one of the most popular family attractions located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Anaheim. If you have fun at Disney California Adventure® Park, you'll love Disneyland® Resort and Anaheim Convention Center, both a short walk away.

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A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.

San Diego Zoo

9.2/10 (15,439 reviews)

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you can't resist those cuddly critters you might want to pay a trip to San Diego Zoo, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central San Diego. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at San Diego Zoo, you'll love Fleet Science Center and Balboa Park Carousel, both a short walk away.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a Wells Fargo building, and a large billboard advertising an event.

Crypto.com Arena

8.6/10 (10,492 reviews)

Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Crypto.com Arena, a major stadium in Downtown Los Angeles. If you think Crypto.com Arena is cool, you also might like Dodger Stadium and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, both located nearby.

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A beach with people walking and playing in the water, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Santa Monica Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Original Muscle Beach located nearby.

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Check out the California hotels guests love right now

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

Palm Desert

10/10 Exceptional

Janet

KING SIGNATURE FIREPLACE | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

KING COTTAGE | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Elm House Inn

Central Napa

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Elm House. The staff was pleasant, the room was nice, the property was all we needed. We didn’t need to be downtown in Napa or Sonoma because we traveled all over the areas for a week. We went from the coast to the redwoods, small towns, canyon roads, to wineries all over. The breakfast at the Inn was nice too. The atmosphere at the Inn was calming and soothing. We didn’t spend a lot of our time at the Inn, but it was always nice to come back to the...

damien

Parkwest Bicycle Casino

Bell Gardens

10/10 Exceptional

Ihab

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Knott's Hotel

Buena Park

10/10 Exceptional

Epifania

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

10/10 Exceptional

Robert

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Milpitas

10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia Lynn

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Living room | 32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Ingold - Milldale

10/10 Exceptional

Vyviene Agatha

Bi-Level Loft | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, in-room safe

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Anaheim Resort

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved staying here and would recommend it/would stay again! Pros: large room options for our large party size. Wonderful, friendly staff. Quick service when we requested a baby gate, towels, trash taken out etc. great hot breakfast. Super clean, nice grounds that are well taken care of. Walkable to Disney/can catch the ART bus easily. Quiet and safe place to stay. Felt like home away from home. Cons: I’d have preferred it to be slightly closer, but it was still walkable. I also...

Theresa

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Exceptional

JAMES DANIELS,

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood

Hollywood

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for a week during our spring break. First time visiting LA. Beds were comfortable. Free breakfast buffet was great and they never ran out of food. The ladies that worked breakfast kept everything stocked until right at 10 am when breakfast was over. The pool is quite small and we didn't use it, although we did sit by the pool most mornings before our outings for some fresh air. Tons of walkable restaurants around the hotel. Also easy pick up for Uber/Lyft. In general the hotel/our...

Kelly

Maple Tree Inn

Sunnyvale

10/10 Exceptional

Anlli

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Stanford Court San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

10/10 Exceptional

Nancy

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

10/10 Exceptional

Marty

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Hotel Angeleno

Brentwood

10/10 Exceptional

Brandon

Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport

Burbank

10/10 Exceptional

Lissette

Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square

10/10 Exceptional

shane

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Anaheim Resort

10/10 Exceptional

Samuel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Westchester

10/10 Exceptional

Leonardo

Sandpiper Lodge

North State

10/10 Exceptional

Kim

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in California?

For a cheap hotel in California with glowing reviews, consider Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, which features free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a free theme park shuttle. You can also look at California Suites Hotel or Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate.

Are there any cheap motels in California?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in California, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate where you'll find free WiFi and air conditioning. Or think about Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX or Motel 6 Carson, CA for a comfy base without the hefty price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in California?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to California hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers free breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Stay Classy Hostel has free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Boutique HomeStay is another low-cost option.