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1. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
Gene
The price is NT$2,011
NT$2,011
NT$2,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
2. Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport2.0 star property
Burbank
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,520 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(4,520 reviews)
"Great place to stay if your in the area or flying in clean rooms security onsite and very friendly staff that will help with any needs"
"Great place to stay if your in the area or flying in clean rooms security onsite and very friendly staff that will help with any needs"Brandy
The price is NT$4,107
NT$4,107
NT$4,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
3. Quality Inn Burbank Airport
Quality Inn Burbank Airport3.0 star property
Burbank
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,342 reviews)
7.4/10
Good
(1,342 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, nice staff, and plenty of parking"
"Hotel was clean, nice staff, and plenty of parking"Arlena
The price is NT$3,440
NT$3,440
NT$3,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
4. Motel 6 Hollywood
Motel 6 Hollywood2.0 star property
Hollywood
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,696 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,696 reviews)
"Great location and value"
"Great location and value"Nathan
The price is NT$3,679
NT$3,679
NT$4,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
5. The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios3.0 star property
Hollywood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,964 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,964 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
"Excellent place to stay!"Kristan
The price is NT$4,844
NT$4,844
NT$5,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
6. Dunes Inn Sunset
Dunes Inn Sunset2.5 star property
Hollywood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,001 reviews)
"Always a great stay . Staff is always wonderful"
"Always a great stay . Staff is always wonderful"Joseph
The price is NT$4,603
NT$4,603
NT$5,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
7. Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles
Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles3.5 star property
Valley Village
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,660 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,660 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, nice amenities and great location."
"Clean room, helpful staff, nice amenities and great location."Russell
The price is NT$5,552
NT$5,552
NT$6,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
8. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(221 reviews)
"Very good option for quick trips"
"Very good option for quick trips"Christian
The price is NT$3,167
NT$3,167
NT$3,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
9. Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood2.5 star property
Hollywood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,152 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(2,152 reviews)
"Lovely, clean hotel, in a great location."
"Lovely, clean hotel, in a great location."
Dipa
The price is NT$6,395
NT$6,395
NT$7,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
10. Dunes Inn - Wilshire
Dunes Inn - Wilshire2.0 star property
Mid-Wilshire
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
"It was a great stay - hidden oasis on Wilshire"
"It was a great stay - hidden oasis on Wilshire"Ellen
The price is NT$4,603
NT$4,603
NT$5,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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.
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.
Top Universal City Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles
Hotel Mariposa Los AngelesValley Village
10/10 Excellent
Two times staying here all my stays have been good only thing that they changed was early check in now has a fee other than that everything was perfect
Two times staying here all my stays have been good only thing that they changed was early check in now has a fee other than that everything was perfect
Yesenia
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/HollywoodHollywood
10/10 Excellent
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...
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
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal StudiosHollywood
10/10 Excellent
Solo trip to Hollywood that was close to Sunset Sound Studios and also had a wonderful diner on the first floor.
Solo trip to Hollywood that was close to Sunset Sound Studios and also had a wonderful diner on the first floor.
David
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank AirportBurbank
10/10 Excellent
I love that it was clean
I love that it was clean
Lissette
Dunes Inn Sunset
Dunes Inn SunsetHollywood
10/10 Excellent
The hotel has definitely been updated since the last time I was there about 3 yrs ago. Staff was great. A lot of families stayed there. A lot less homeless people around the area which is good. We walked dow the street to western and sunset to Leo’s tacos. Amazing food. Definitely recommend the hotel. We will for sure be staying there more often.
The hotel has definitely been updated since the last time I was there about 3 yrs ago. Staff was great. A lot of families stayed there. A lot less homeless people around the area which is good. We walked dow the street to western and sunset to Leo’s tacos. Amazing food. Definitely recommend the hotel. We will for sure be staying there more often.
Arturo
Dunes Inn - Wilshire
Dunes Inn - WilshireMid-Wilshire
10/10 Excellent
It was very claen
It was very claen
Celia
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Samesun Hollywood - HostelHollywood
10/10 Excellent
Private room and the bathrooms were very nice and clean. Easy to check in and out and staff were nice. Didn't need AC as the weather was cooler so the ceiling fan was very useful. Had to pay for a parking right behind the property. $40 overnight
Private room and the bathrooms were very nice and clean. Easy to check in and out and staff were nice. Didn't need AC as the weather was cooler so the ceiling fan was very useful. Had to pay for a parking right behind the property. $40 overnight
Oyunomin
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & HostelHollywood
10/10 Excellent
the service was amazing, the staff is very friendly and always helps you. its a central location, and there is a metro station very close. i would stay there again without a doubt. i fell in love with Devin, i hope he doesn't see this ✌
the service was amazing, the staff is very friendly and always helps you. its a central location, and there is a metro station very close. i would stay there again without a doubt. i fell in love with Devin, i hope he doesn't see this ✌
Vander
Motel 6 Hollywood
Motel 6 HollywoodHollywood
10/10 Excellent
This was a great stay for Universal Studios. We really enjoyed everything being so close!
This was a great stay for Universal Studios. We really enjoyed everything being so close!
Serra
Quality Inn Burbank Airport
Quality Inn Burbank AirportBurbank
10/10 Excellent
I really recommend this hotel very clean, friendly customer and you got a Jack in the box next to 24 hrs open. I love the breakfast finally something different from others hotels. My first experience in a quality inn hotel give it 5.
I really recommend this hotel very clean, friendly customer and you got a Jack in the box next to 24 hrs open. I love the breakfast finally something different from others hotels. My first experience in a quality inn hotel give it 5.
Maria
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California PlazaDowntown Los Angeles
10/10 Excellent
10/10 staff !
10/10 staff !
Rosemary
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles DowntownDowntown Los Angeles
10/10 Excellent
Great hotel!!!!
Great hotel!!!!
Manuel
Parkwest Bicycle Casino
Parkwest Bicycle CasinoBell Gardens
10/10 Excellent
Perfect location and handsome staff and I like the free barking valet
Perfect location and handsome staff and I like the free barking valet
Ihab
Sakura Inn
Sakura InnSomerset
10/10 Excellent
initially, I was upset because I was charged then told that my reservation was not in the system. Upon further review, the manager quickly alerted me that I had booked for Sunday and not Saturday as I had originally thought. she was patient and very professional and accommodating me although it was my error. I owe her tremendous gratitude and great customer service followed. The room I had was clean recently remodeled and she took a negative and turned to a positive. Thank you both.
initially, I was upset because I was charged then told that my reservation was not in the system. Upon further review, the manager quickly alerted me that I had booked for Sunday and not Saturday as I had originally thought. she was patient and very professional and accommodating me although it was my error. I owe her tremendous gratitude and great customer service followed. The room I had was clean recently remodeled and she took a negative and turned to a positive. Thank you both.
Darnell
Royal Palace Westwood
Royal Palace WestwoodWestwood
10/10 Excellent
I showed up at the Royal Palace with my back completely thrown out while on a solo roadtrip and was very moved by the staff's kindness. They helped me get into my room early so I could lie down, and when it unexpectedly got much worse they helped me extend my stay and even brought me a fork when my food delivery was missing one! I will absolutely be back and especially recommend the Royal Palace to anyone dealing with medical stuff or disabilities. They were so understanding and nice which made...
I showed up at the Royal Palace with my back completely thrown out while on a solo roadtrip and was very moved by the staff's kindness. They helped me get into my room early so I could lie down, and when it unexpectedly got much worse they helped me extend my stay and even brought me a fork when my food delivery was missing one! I will absolutely be back and especially recommend the Royal Palace to anyone dealing with medical stuff or disabilities. They were so understanding and nice which made...
Kimberly
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Airport by IHGWestchester
10/10 Excellent
Staff were very friendly, breakfast was great. FREE parking was awesome . It was limited but great that it didn’t cost anything
Staff were very friendly, breakfast was great. FREE parking was awesome . It was limited but great that it didn’t cost anything
Fernando
Hotel Burbank
Hotel BurbankDowntown Burbank
10/10 Excellent
Parking should be included with the stay..and cashless at the bar and cafe is not cool. Especially when they have a cash tip box on the counter. So many dinning options in walking distance was nice!
Parking should be included with the stay..and cashless at the bar and cafe is not cool. Especially when they have a cash tip box on the counter. So many dinning options in walking distance was nice!
James
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica HostelDowntown Santa Monica
10/10 Excellent
Clean, quiet, and my bunk mates are courteous and friendly! It’s nice to meet people from different parts of the world. The location is great! Walking distance to many things. My first experience in a hostel! Will do it again!
Clean, quiet, and my bunk mates are courteous and friendly! It’s nice to meet people from different parts of the world. The location is great! Walking distance to many things. My first experience in a hostel! Will do it again!
CD
Pasadena Rose & Crown Hotel
Pasadena Rose & Crown HotelPasadena
10/10 Excellent
The room was very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and kind.
The room was very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and kind.
Maria
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When is the best time for a budget trip to Universal City?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Universal City, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Universal City is 13 inches.
What is there to see and do in Universal City?
Universal City attracts visitors with its fun-filled theme parks and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Universal Studios Hollywood and Dodger Stadium, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, or Runyon Canyon Park.
How can I get to Universal City and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Universal City is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the center in Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Van Nuys, CA (VNY), which is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away. Universal City might not have many public transportation choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.