Hotels in California

The most popular cities in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Palm Desert. The average price for a hotel room in Los Angeles is $315/night, while the price for a hotel room in San Francisco is $320/night and the price for a hotel room in Palm Desert is $297/night.

Those looking for a good deal on a hotel room in California should consider looking at hotels in Inglewood, which is generally the cheapest city to stay in. If you are looking to stay elsewhere, a good deal for a hotel in California would be any price less than $301/night.

Of all the hotels in California, the most highly regarded hotel by momondo users is Marriott Desert Springs II Luxury Guest Room, which received a rating of 9.4. Following Marriott Desert Springs II Luxury Guest Room was Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo with a rating of 9.0 and Element Irvine with a rating of 9.0.

While there are many hotels in California to choose from, LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel (8.4 rating from 898 reviews) happens to be the most popular among our momondo users. In the past 12 months, 10% of all our users who looked at hotels in California opted to stay at LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel.

For a double room in California during the month of August, you can expect rates to be around $462 per night on average. The cheapest double room in California in August was $112 per night in the city of Los Angeles.

Santa Monica is the most expensive city in California to book a hotel room in. The nightly rate of $388 is 37% more than the average city in California.

Inglewood currently offers the lowest nightly rates of any city in California at just $134; a price that is 61% lower than the average rate per night in California.

Popular hotels in California that are perfect for families include Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo ($349 per night), Hotel Ziggy on Sunset ($349 per night) and Hilton Los Angeles Airport ($226 per night).

If you’re looking for a couples getaway somewhere in California, then consider booking a room at AC Hotel by Marriott Irvine ($376 per night). Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs, for $260 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in California. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at Hotel Ziggy on Sunset quite often for a couples getaway in California. You can expect prices for Hotel Ziggy on Sunset to be around $349 per night.

As of August 2026, there are 88,098 operators available to choose from for hotels in California.

Prices for hotels in California are refreshed on a daily basis.

If you’re looking for a hotel in California near Universal Studios Hollywood then you are in luck. momondo recommends 2 hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood and on average, hotels in the area cost $325/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood are typically 12% more expensive than the average hotel in California, which is $285.

If you’re looking for a hotel in California near Gaslamp Quarter then you are in luck. momondo recommends 11 hotels near Gaslamp Quarter and on average, hotels in the area cost $301/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Gaslamp Quarter are typically 5% more expensive than the average hotel in California, which is $285.

Those looking for a hotel near Fisherman's Wharf should expect to pay $250/night for area hotels. Below are the 11 best hotel options in the area. Hotels near Fisherman's Wharf are typically 12% less expensive than the average hotel in California, which is $285.