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 ฿5,355 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿5,355
฿7,315 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,229 reviews)
Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 ฿5,097 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿5,097
฿5,769 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean

Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 ฿4,547 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿4,547
฿5,147 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
A wonderful establishment

Reviewed on 25 Jan 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 ฿4,558 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿4,558
฿5,160 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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)
Clean room and hotel, conveniently located. Only downside was that the AC unit was very loud. Would still recommend

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,297 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿3,297
฿3,633 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (2,637 reviews)
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Room was clean and spacious

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport

4 out of 5
222 N Vineyard Ave Ontario CA
The price is ฿3,998 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,998
฿4,595 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ontario. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was very clean, easy check in and beds were very comfortable

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport
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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 Riverside Metropolitan Museum 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 Riverside Metropolitan Museum 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 Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

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 Citrus State Historic Park.

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