Hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood are spread along Universal Hollywood Drive, Cahuenga Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, with the Metro B Line's Universal / Studio City station at the bottom of the hill. Four of these five are a 16- to 25-minute walk from the park, and the fifth, on Ventura Boulevard, is about 37 minutes on foot.
The order is walking distance first, then star rating. The mix runs from the Hilton and the Sheraton up the hill to two budget motels on Ventura Boulevard, so families and travelers keeping costs down both have a pick.
How we selected these hotels
Each hotel had to be under a 40-minute walk from the park and bookable through standard travel channels. From there, distance set the order.
- 1. Walking distance to Universal Studios Hollywood at 100 Universal City Plaza, with closer hotels ranking higher.
- 2. Where two hotels are the same walk, higher star ratings move a hotel up.
The list covers at least one mid-range option so travelers at different budget levels have a viable pick.
Hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood at a glance
| Hotel | Distance to park | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood, an AGA Collection Hotel | 0.75 mi | 16 min | 3 stars | 7.7 |
| Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City | 0.91 mi | 20 min | 4 stars | 8.5 |
| Sheraton Universal | 0.96 mi | 21 min | 4 stars | 9 |
| Nite Inn at Universal City - Walking Distance to Universal Studios Hollywood | 1.15 mi | 25 min | 2 stars | 8.2 |
| DAY N NIGHT INN - Near Universal Studios Hollywood | 1.74 mi | 37 min | Unrated | 7.2 |
Getting to Universal Studios Hollywood without a car
- The Metro B Line stops at Universal / Studio City station on Lankershim Boulevard, at the bottom of the hill. Metro's B Line timetable lists a Universal Studios/CityWalk shuttle connection there.
- B Line trains run direct from Union Station downtown and from Hollywood / Highland.
- The Sheraton runs a free shuttle to Universal Studios Hollywood, and the Hilton's hotel shuttle runs on limited hours, so ask at the desk.
- Hilton guests can self-park in the hotel's covered garage, which is paid, and walk to the park in about 20 minutes.
What to expect in the Universal City corridor
Universal City occupies a narrow strip of the Santa Monica Mountains foothills between the San Fernando Valley and the Hollywood Hills. Most hotels near the park are along Universal Hollywood Drive, Cahuenga Boulevard, or Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
Universal CityWalk, the dining and shopping strip that is part of the Universal complex, gives guests within walking distance somewhere to eat without needing a car.
The hotels
Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood, an AGA Collection Hotel
3241 Cahuenga Blvd
7.71,566 reviews
28 min walk to Universal / Studio City (Metro B Line)The closest hotel on this list, a 0.75 mi walk (about 16 min) from Cahuenga Boulevard, with a heated pool and hot tub.
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Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Dr
8.54,596 reviews
11 min walk to Universal / Studio City (Metro B Line)On Universal Hollywood Drive with an outdoor pool, a 0.91 mi walk (about 20 min) to the park.
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Sheraton Universal
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
9.03,324 reviews
9 min walk to Universal / Studio City (Metro B Line)On Universal Hollywood Drive with a free shuttle to the park, or a 0.96 mi walk (about 21 min).
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Nite Inn at Universal City - Walking Distance to Universal Studios Hollywood
10612 Ventura Blvd
8.21,283 reviews
6 min walk to Universal / Studio City (Metro B Line)A budget motel on Ventura Boulevard, a 1.15 mi walk (about 25 min) to the park and the closest hotel here to the B Line.
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DAY N NIGHT INN - Near Universal Studios Hollywood
11122 Ventura Blvd
7.2191 reviews
14 min walk to Universal / Studio City (Metro B Line)On Ventura Boulevard, a 1.74 mi walk (about 37 min) to the park, so this budget pick works best with the Metro or a short rideshare.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Universal Studios Hollywood?＋
The Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood at 3241 Cahuenga Blvd is the closest on foot, a 0.75-mile walk to the park that takes about 16 minutes. The Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City is about 20 minutes away on foot, and the Sheraton Universal about 21.
Can you walk to Universal Studios Hollywood from nearby hotels?＋
Yes. Four of the five hotels on this list are a 16- to 25-minute walk from the park. The DAY N NIGHT INN on Ventura Boulevard is about 37 minutes on foot.
Is there a Metro station near Universal Studios Hollywood?＋
The Universal / Studio City station on the Metro B Line is the closest rail stop, at the bottom of the hill on Lankershim Boulevard. Metro lists a Universal Studios/CityWalk shuttle at the station, and B Line trains run direct from Hollywood / Highland and Union Station downtown.
What is the best mid-range hotel near Universal Studios Hollywood?＋
The Tilt Hotel Universal-Hollywood on Cahuenga Boulevard West is the strongest mid-range pick within walking distance. It carries a 3-star rating, has a heated pool, and is a 0.75-mile walk from the park.
Is parking available at hotels near Universal Studios Hollywood?＋
The Hilton Los Angeles-Universal City has a covered self-park garage and the Tilt Hotel has paid self-parking. Hilton guests can walk to the park and leave the car at the hotel, and Sheraton guests can take the hotel's free shuttle.
Are there budget hotels within walking distance of Universal Studios Hollywood?＋
The Nite Inn at 10612 Ventura Blvd is a budget motel a 1.15-mile walk (about 25 minutes) from the park and 6 minutes from the B Line station. The DAY N NIGHT INN, farther along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, is a 1.74-mile walk, about 37 minutes.
