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A bar area with a red cushioned bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A building with a large sign advertising 'LAST CAPPUCINO BEFORE THE 101 PARK HERE'.
A room with a green sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black and white portrait.
An indoor pool area with a blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

1. The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
Hollywood
United States
Lysandra
$195 nightly
$224 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, modern chandeliers, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through a door.
A bar/lounge area with a bar counter, seating, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large wall with a sign reading "BACKDROP LOUNGE EST. 2011".

2. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel

BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Studio City
United States
Stacy
$187 nightly
$217 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a neon sign for Safari Inn.
A stone fireplace with a black firebox, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative dog statue.
A bar area with granite countertops, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A reception desk at Coast Hotels & Resorts with a stone wall backdrop, a reception counter, and a decorative metal design.

3. Safari Inn Burbank/Universal, a Coast Hotel

Safari Inn Burbank/Universal, a Coast Hotel
Burbank
United States
Logan
$161 nightly
$180 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Safari Inn Burbank/Universal, a Coast Hotel
A modern building with multiple windows and a courtyard with potted plants.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass display case with amenities, and a seating area in the background.
The exterior of Hotel Mariposa with a covered outdoor area, a fire feature, and a sign with the hotel name.
A modern indoor dining area with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

4. Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles

Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles
Valley Village
United States
Maria
$179 nightly
$208 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
A multi-story building with a central corridor, railings, and a clear sky view.

5. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA

Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA
Hollywood Hills
United States
Phoebe
$161 nightly
$188 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA
A historic building with a corner location, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A grand entrance with a decorative metal door labeled "EDMCN" and two illuminated windows on either side.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor display, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A grand hallway with a central table, potted plants, and a chandelier.

6. Hollywood Historic Hotel

Hollywood Historic Hotel
Larchmont
Belgium
Yorrick
$160 nightly
$186 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Historic Hotel
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, white orchids, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A courtyard with a red bridge, cacti, and a building with balconies.
A spacious living area with a red patterned carpet, a round glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a large potted orchid plant.
A hotel entrance with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a wall with the hotel name.

7. Mikado Hotel - Universal Studios/Burbank

Mikado Hotel - Universal Studios/Burbank
Valley Village
United States
Vulcano
$102 nightly
$118 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Mikado Hotel - Universal Studios/Burbank
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, a bar, and a seating area with a patterned floor.
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a colorful rug, and a painting on the wall.
A modern coffee station with a Nescafé Milano espresso machine and a beverage dispenser, a cushioned seating area, and a wooden wall backsplash.

8. Lexen Hotel North Hollywood

Lexen Hotel North Hollywood
NoHo Arts District
United States
Megan
$165 nightly
$188 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Lexen Hotel North Hollywood
A dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, large windows with a view of a cityscape and mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with a view of palm trees and buildings.

9. Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Hollywood
United States
Ricardo
$135 nightly
$157 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
A poolside area with seating and tables, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a decorative wrought iron railing.
A round table with various breakfast items including coffee, pastries, and a slice of pie.
An outdoor patio with metal chairs and tables, arranged in a circular pattern.

10. Cara

Cara
Thai Town
United States
Derek
$211 nightly
$245 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Cara
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A person walking a small dog in a modern indoor space with a glass door and a view of the outside.
A living room with two armchairs, a side table with a vase, and a refrigerator.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a round mirror with underglow lighting, a black office chair, and a wooden floor.

11. The Dixie Hollywood

The Dixie Hollywood
Hollywood
United States
Carlos
$154 nightly
$178 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Dixie Hollywood
An outdoor living area with a wooden deck, seating arrangements, and a bar area.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in desk, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'M' logo, outdoor seating, and a parking area.

12. The Moment Hotel

The Moment Hotel
Hollywood
United States
Leonardo
$160 nightly
$183 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Moment Hotel
A modern lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a bar area, and a seating area with a patterned rug.
A modern hotel lobby with a teal sofa, a reception desk, and a wall with framed pictures and a TV.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a beverage vending machine.
An outdoor seating area with cushioned benches, a fire feature, and a stone-tiled floor.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood

Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood
Los Angeles
Canada
Christine
$169 nightly
$197 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood
A Courtyard hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a curved entrance canopy and multiple balconies.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and palm trees.
A reception area with dark wood reception desks, a wall-mounted display with hanging items, and a blue accent wall.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport
Burbank
United States
Erika
$195 nightly
$218 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and various food items on the counter.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a lamp.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and a hot tub.

15. Quality Inn Burbank Airport

Quality Inn Burbank Airport
Burbank
United States
Alton
$118 nightly
$132 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Burbank Airport
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A poolside area with a person serving food to a child.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a painting.
A hotel reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, framed pictures, a potted plant, and an exit sign.

16. Magic Castle Hotel

Magic Castle Hotel
Hollywood Hills
United States
Carrie
$248 nightly
$282 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Magic Castle Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and potted plants.
An aerial view of a modern architectural complex with multiple buildings, green spaces, and winding roads.
A reception area with a blue wall, a clock, a television, and a counter with a coffee machine.

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Burbank-Glendale

Travelodge by Wyndham Burbank-Glendale
Magnolia Park
Japan
JUNYA
$103 nightly
$115 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Burbank-Glendale
An indoor dining area with traditional Japanese-style tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and a decorative hanging lantern.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pagoda-style structure in the background.
A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A view through a window with a geometric pattern, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.

18. Hollywood Hills Hotel

Hollywood Hills Hotel
Hollywood Hills
United States
Sandell
$218 nightly
$248 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Hills Hotel
A bar area with a checkered floor, green walls, and gold accents.
A room with a green wall, a leather chair, a glass table with books, a golden decorative column, and a mirror with a white frame.
A two-story building with a white facade, black-framed windows, and a red door.
A stone fountain with a lion head sculpture surrounded by lush greenery and a white wall.

19. The Prospect Hollywood

The Prospect Hollywood
Hollywood
United States
Rutrh
$219 nightly
$250 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Prospect Hollywood
A balcony with two chairs, a table, and a view of a hillside town.
A living room with a Christmas tree, two armchairs, a television, and a bookshelf.
A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a white door with a glass panel.
A well-maintained garden with a stone fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a banana tree.

20. Bed and Breakfast in Hollywood Hills

Bed and Breakfast in Hollywood Hills
Los Angeles
United States
Casey
Bed and Breakfast in Hollywood Hills
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$267 nightly
$311 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
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$188 nightly
$210 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
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Sheraton Universal Hotel

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$201 nightly
$234 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
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Top Universal City Hotel Reviews

Hollywood Historic Hotel

Hollywood Historic Hotel

8/10 Good
"the rooms needed upgrading in furniture and A/C"
Namir 7-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hollywood Historic Hotel
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed 2 nights after getting off a cruise and everything about the experience was top notch. The staff was very nice as the place had a very cozy boutique feel and the location is absolutely in the middle of everything. The bed was comfortable, and the staff aims to please."
Brian 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Universal City

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Universal City, Los Angeles are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Universal City, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Universal City?
BLVD Hotel & Spa - Walking Distance to Universal Studios Hollywood, around 1 mi west of downtown Universal City, is an Expedia guest favorite. A swimming pool and premium bedding are among its handy amenities. Coast Anabelle Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It offers hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers, and is approximately 4 mi northeast of the center.
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