Riverside, CA

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Where to stay in Riverside

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Downtown Riverside

4/5(383 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

3.5/5(41 area reviews)

Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

Eastside
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La Sierra

3.5/5(120 area reviews)

While visiting La Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler.

La Sierra
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Canyon Crest

While Canyon Crest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

Canyon Crest
View of Highway 74

Magnolia Center

When in Magnolia Center, you can plan a visit to Fox Performing Arts Center and Citrus State Historic Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Magnolia Center
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Arlington Heights

When in Arlington Heights, you can plan a visit to Citrus State Historic Park and Van Buren Drive-In Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Arlington Heights
Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$76 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,451 reviews)
Staff members: front desk Shannon, Housekeeping Anna and Manager Pauline were very respectful and courteous

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hotel Xola
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
$310 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$351 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Riverside. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,152 reviews)
Front desk was great. Generous room upgrade d/t rain. Amazing view of the courtyard. Beautiful clean room. Very comfortable bed. Great coffee - brought my own creamer. Shower took a long while before getting warm. Waiter at the Presidential didn’t seemed to happy to serve and did the bare minimum- ...

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1590 University Ave Riverside CA
Fully refundable
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$92 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,088 reviews)
Older property- needs some renovation- especially showers. Hard to turn water on and shower faucets leak. But otherwise a clean and convenient place to stay.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

3 out of 5
13810 Old 215 Frontage Rd Moreno Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hampton Indoor Tennis Center and Round1 Bowling & ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
I enjoyed our stay, Harry was very welcoming and was very attentive to our needs. The rooms were clean and humble. Loved the decorations of the 1950 and the amenities. He even had a Atari game in the room! Come here and rest your head highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,950 reviews)
Location and amenities

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Lagonita Lodge
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

3.5 out of 5
34567 Cathedral Canyon Drive Cathedral City CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Cathedral City. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,588 reviews)
All of the staff are so friendly, and the facilities are clean and up to date. We had an issue with our washer/dryer but the team got it sorted within an hour. For the price and location, couldn’t recommend this place more!

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Riverside

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
153
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
258
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
125
3 - Okay 22%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I’m from Riverside so I love it. This hotel had nothing to do with my opinion of Riverside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Half an hour a way from the mountains and a half hour away from the beach. But a hard place to grow up in.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are many things to do in Riverside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s an ok city to stop to sleep in if you were traveling. There are a decent amount of bars if your into the bar scene

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We visited Castle park and the kids loved it and the prices were great

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

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