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 ฿5,627 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿5,627
฿7,624 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,252 reviews)
Beautiful property.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown

3 out of 5
3505 Market Street Riverside CA
The price is ฿4,550 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,550
฿5,150 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,015 reviews)
The staff were really friendly. Our room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed our breakfast. We will be back again if we are on the area again.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 ฿4,561 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿4,561
฿5,163 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,011 reviews)
Excellent stay while visiting daughter. Clean hotel and well maintained. Downtown location with parking on site for a fee. Staff are welcoming and friendly, great breakfast selection that comes with hotel stay. Quiet at night, minus the door closing sounds. Air conditioner works perfectly and water ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 ฿4,415 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿4,415
฿4,998 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (132 reviews)
Upon arrival check in was ok. The parking lot had 3 levels. The disappointing part was when the elevator was out of order and I had to carry all my luggage up and down the stairs to get into the hotel ( as a senior citizen that’s very taxing) The room was very nice and clean ,but the room had two ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside Downtown
Extended Studio Hotel Ontario

Extended Studio Hotel Ontario

2.5 out of 5
1818 E Holt Blvd Ontario CA
The price is ฿2,751 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,751
฿3,163 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ontario. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,035 reviews)
Nice room. Restaurants nearby

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Extended Studio Hotel Ontario
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 ฿2,902 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,902
฿3,198 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (2,724 reviews)
The only reason I give this a 3 star is because the shower soaps weren't full or nearly full so the morning when I was getting ready for work at 4am. I did run out of shampoo and body wash. Maybe 4 pumps of each.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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