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 Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Downtown Riverside
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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
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 Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Eastside
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Victoria

If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Victoria
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Ramona

If you're spending some time in Ramona, CBU Events Center and Heritage House are top sights worth seeing.

Ramona
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
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
$204 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$231 total
Jan 26 - Jan 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! (2,216 reviews)
Historic hotel beautiful in every way.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$74 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (1,539 reviews)
Room was very clean and everything you need very comfortable and quiet and safe

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Hotel Xola
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
3400 Market Street Riverside CA
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$162 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room and amazing staff !

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
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! (4,011 reviews)
Clean, spacious, close to downtown shops & restaurants.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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! (2,623 reviews)
Excellent staff. Kind and helpful. Great for families.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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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