The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Davis

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Davis

Visiting Davis, California for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Davis, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Davis based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Davis for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Davis before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Davis for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Davis for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Best Western Plus Palm Court Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 234 D Street, Best Western Plus Palm Court Hotel has great rooms from $192 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love bicycle rental, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop at this relaxing hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hyatt Place UC Davis

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Davis

A great place to stay is Hyatt Place UC Davis which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 173 Old Davis Road Extension. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


University Park Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found University Park Inn & Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $174. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1111 Richards Boulevard. You'll also find laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $194, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area, at 1640 Research Park Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Aggie Inn An Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Davis
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Aggie Inn An Ascend Hotel Collection Member has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, laundry services, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $203 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 245 First Street. Furthermore, it also offers a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Vine Inn Davis

Motel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of The Vine Inn Davis is 8.60 out of 10. This place has a free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $175, and it's located at 221 D St. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco, Napa, Sacramento, Sonoma, and Oakland.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Davis, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Davis, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Davis, or Best Hotels for One Week in Davis.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Davis?

Davis Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$190

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Davis, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Davis, California based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $190. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Davis.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $193
  • 2-star hotels: $175


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