Truckee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Truckee showing a river or creek, a small town or village and snow
Truckee showing a river or creek, a small town or village and snow
Truckee showing signage and snow
Truckee showing a river or creek, a small town or village and snow
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Where to stay in Truckee

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Northstar

If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar California Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Northstar
The Donner lake under the snow in winter, in California, panorama, with tunnels in the mountain for the train

Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Village Ice Skating Rink.

Northstar Village
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Pla-Vada Woodlands

While there might not be top attractions in Pla-Vada Woodlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Soda Springs.

Pla-Vada Woodlands
Beautiful pink flowers frame the historic gold rush era architecture of downtown Truckee, California, USA.

Downtown Truckee

If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Truckee
The Donner lake under the snow in winter, in California, panorama, with tunnels in the mountain for the train

Ponderosa Palisades

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course.

Ponderosa Palisades
Lake Tahoe in famous California mountains National Park Sierra Nevada

Gateway

While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Donner Lake.

Gateway
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Small rooms but nice and clean place.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Inn at Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
The price is ฿4,520 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,520
฿5,119 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
A dated, but very clean property. Close to Mountain Brew, new town Truckee and easy to get in and out of from highway. Staff were very pleasant and professional.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Truckee Donner Lodge
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

2.5 out of 5
10640 EAST JIBBOOM STREET Truckee CA
The price is ฿5,373 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿5,373
฿6,096 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (894 reviews)
The TV signal was awful. The signal was out most of the time.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Village Camp Truckee

Village Camp Truckee

3 out of 5
10100 Pioneer Trail Truckee CA
Stay at this cabin in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Donner Lake are located ...
Village Camp Truckee
The Cottages at Old Greenwood

The Cottages at Old Greenwood

4.5 out of 5
12585 Legacy Ct Truckee CA
Stay at this luxury cottage in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Old Greenwood ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Truly enjoyed our stay at The Cottages. We had a great time and are planning on going back again soon. Would highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

The Cottages at Old Greenwood
East West Hospitality Tahoe

East West Hospitality Tahoe

5 out of 5
4001 Northstar Dr. Truckee CA
Stay at this luxury condo in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Highlands Gondola ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
Right next to gondola, excellent access

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

East West Hospitality Tahoe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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We’re not there long enough to fully explore but it looked like there were many options if you enjoy the outdoors.

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