The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Folsom

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Folsom

Visiting Folsom, 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 Folsom, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Folsom 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 Folsom 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 Folsom before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Folsom for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Folsom 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.)

Lake Natoma Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 702 Gold Lake Drive, Lake Natoma Inn has great rooms from $129 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Folsom
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom which has nice rooms starting at $156. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2575 Iron Point Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and a beauty salon which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Staybridge Suites Sacramento-Folsom

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Staybridge Suites Sacramento-Folsom to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $212. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1745 Cavitt Drive. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Folsom

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $167, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Folsom, at 1755 Cavitt Drive provides a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, horse riding, and car rentals. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Sacramento Folsom

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Folsom
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Residence Inn Sacramento Folsom has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a casino, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $201 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2555 Iron Point Road. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $148, and it's located at 155 Placerville Road. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.1 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sacramento, Roseville, Davis, and Rancho Cordova.

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


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

Folsom Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$169

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Folsom, 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 Folsom, California based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $169. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Folsom.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $169
  • 2-star hotels: $167


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