Downtown Riverside Travel Guide

Riverside

Aerial view of the historic skyline of downtown Riverside, California, USA.
Aerial view of the historic skyline of downtown Riverside, California, USA.
Aerial sunset view of the downtown area of Riverside, California.
Twilight view of the historic section of downtown Riverside, California.
One of my favorite places at the Mission Inn is a bit hard to find. It's near the back of the property where there's a several story open atrium with a gorgeous spiral staircase that seems to float in mid-air. It's absolutely stunning to see in person.

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Top hotels in Downtown Riverside

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
The price is ฿5,520 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿5,520
฿7,480 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Riverside. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,251 reviews)
Everything is beautifully

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
3400 Market Street Riverside CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,319 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
฿4,319
฿4,889 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown

3 out of 5
3505 Market Street Riverside CA
The price is ฿4,464 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿4,464
฿5,053 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Had a horrible experience the people above made so much noise hard to sleep after having a long day. Woken up at 1130 pm again at 230 am then again at 5 am. Called the front desk 3xs. It was nice and clean just difficult to get rest.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown

Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown

3 out of 5
3500 Market St Riverside CA
The price is ฿4,475 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,475
฿5,065 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Yes, every one their super nice . Thank you

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside Downtown

3 out of 5
3870 5th Street Riverside CA
The price is ฿4,728 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,728
฿5,352 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fox Entertainment Plaza and Fox ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
Well, one we get to the property and it’s $29 a car to park which was never stated so we had to park two blocks and carry our bags all the way to the hotel. Once we arrived and got to the room, there is multiple kids upstairs running around stomping sounded like they’re playing on a jungle gym all ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino

4 out of 5
285 E Hospitality Lane San Bernardino CA
The price is ฿2,892 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,892
฿3,186 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bernardino. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,697 reviews)
Excellent desk staff in my checking ✔️ in. Answered my questions with kindness and efficiency. Clean room. Wonderful buffet 😋

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Riverside

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Wood Streets

Wood Streets might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and CBU Events Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wood Streets
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

Eastside might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Eastside
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Northside

While Northside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

Northside
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Victoria

If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Victoria
Daytime aerial view of historic downtown Riverside, California, USA.

Magnolia Center

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Magnolia Center and surrounding area, you can visit Fox Performing Arts Center and Galleria at Tyler.

Magnolia Center
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Rubidoux

Travellers enjoy Rubidoux for its restaurants and riverfront. Consider checking out Rubidoux Drive-In while you're in the area.

Rubidoux


Downtown Riverside Travel Guide