The best accommodations California

Budget & Tips

In addition to the nature of the establishments, accommodation prices vary according to the period: they will be higher in high season and during Spring Break - the student vacation that generally runs from late February to mid-April. As a general rule, beware of taxes when booking online.

For those on a budget, we recommend friendly youth hostels - better known as"hostels". You can stay in a dormitory - for around US$35 to US$55 a night - or in a room with private bathroom. However, while this is an interesting option when traveling alone, the price of double rooms is generally comparable to that of Airbnbs a little further out. For example, for between US$70 and US$100, it's possible to find top-quality accommodation just a 10-minute drive from the city center. In the same range are motels, whose typical appearance is much appreciated.

Next come hotels, with rates easily rising to US$300 per night. Here again, we recommend that you compare with Airbnb, as the value for money is often unbeatable on the peer-to-peer platform.

To be booked

Rates change considerably depending on the season, with some rooms varying by as much as double. Therefore, book as early as possible. To do this, systematically compare prices on the establishments' websites and on Booking; you may be surprised.

What's very local

Almost all state and national parks have camping areas. We recommend that you experience at least one night, if only to see the impressive equipment of American tourists, who have been immersed in this culture since time immemorial.

For food lovers

Some accommodations offer an included breakfast, often in the form of a mini buffet. If this is a good alternative for small pockets or in case of early departure, we advise you not to subscribe to this option when it is proposed in supplement, the formulas being often expensive for the quality of the service.