Top Cheap Central California Hotels

Budget Inn Barstow

1111 East Main Street, Barstow, CA

4 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Stay at this motel in Barstow. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

"The property is nice and well taken care of. After booking on Expedia at the front desk at 7pm I was told I would have to wait 20 minutes to check in. I charged my car and came back and checked in close to 8pm. The room was nice but about 95 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the bathroom switches is cracked ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Silver Surf Motel

9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA

5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)

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Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

University Square Hotel

4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA

3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

4.8/10 (1,003 reviews)

"Staff was friendly and informative It was at night and we noticed that there were homeless individuals in the surrounding area where the hotel is located The Queen beds were clean and comfy The room had a coffee pot with complimentary coffee and cups, along with a microwave; however, the refrigerator ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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