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Tahoe City Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Tahoe City, Tahoe City, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Tahoe City hotels

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1. Mother Nature's Inn

Mother Nature's Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Walking distance to everything. "
United States
Megan
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Mother Nature's Inn
Exterior detail

2. evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City
4.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
claudio
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Lobby lounge

3. Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (932 reviews)
"This place was great. Super location, great staff, very nice room. We loved it and will def go back!"
United States
Marc
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Basecamp Tahoe City
View from property

4. Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, great location, manager is awesome human!"
United States
Chad
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Pepper Tree Inn
Romantic Room

5. The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
6.8 out of 10, (639 reviews)
"Great location, was able to check in at 12pm (cause the room was ready) which is rare for hotels. Easy parking"
United States
John
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Inn at Boatworks
Exterior detail

6. Border House at Crystal Bay Casino

Border House at Crystal Bay Casino
3.0 star property
13.3 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (360 reviews)
"The room was really wonderful, spacious and with lots of character. My only gripe is that you have to check in at the Crystal Bay Club Casino next door which isn’t convenient and detracts from the historic ambiance of the Border House itself…"
United States
Peter
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Border House at Crystal Bay Casino
Private beach, beach volleyball, fishing

7. Zephyr Cove Resort

Zephyr Cove Resort
2.5 star property
24.9 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"My husband and I loved our stay, we already booked our next trip."
United States
Sara
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Zephyr Cove Resort
Front of property

8. West River House

West River House
2.0 star property
17.6 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (237 reviews)
"Great location and budget friendly option. Rooms are cozy but have all the essentials and are very clean "
United States
Dana
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
West River House
View from room

9. North Lake Lodges & Villas

North Lake Lodges & Villas
3.5 star property
19 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (123 reviews)
"The room was specious but I found the bed and the room condition was so so. "
United States
Sakib
The price is €241
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
North Lake Lodges & Villas
Mountain view

10. Stevenson's Inn

Stevenson's Inn
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Downtown Tahoe City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Manager was very kind and attentive."
United States
Ernesto
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stevenson's Inn
Rooftop pool

11. Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Downtown Tahoe City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (43 reviews)
"I was very happy with the cleanliness of the property and the room was modern and spacious. The staff was very helpful and pleasant."
United States
Edward
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

12. The Incline Lodge

The Incline Lodge
3.0 star property
19.3 km from Downtown Tahoe City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Very clean, super friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is €307
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Incline Lodge
Lobby sitting area

13. Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge
2.5 star property
18.3 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay!!"
United States
Nancy
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Truckee Donner Lodge
Front of property – evening/night

14. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Tahoe North Shore Lodge
2.0 star property
7.8 km from Downtown Tahoe City
6.8 out of 10, (534 reviews)
"Great value and location."
United States
Mark
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Lobby sitting area

15. The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Tahoe City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great service from employees and very well maintained for a smaller hotel. Will stay again"
United States
Ryan
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Inn at Truckee
King Room | Living area

16. A&A Lake Tahoe Inn

A&A Lake Tahoe Inn
2.5 star property
29.5 km from Downtown Tahoe City
5.4 out of 10, (662 reviews)
"Great price for the locality."
United States
Ayden
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
A&A Lake Tahoe Inn
Front of property

17. Firelite Lodge

Firelite Lodge
3.0 star property
11 km from Downtown Tahoe City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (612 reviews)
"It was amazing hotel. Room was clean and the price were reasonable."
United States
Jihyun
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Firelite Lodge
Front of property

18. Donner Lake Inn

Donner Lake Inn
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Downtown Tahoe City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"The hotel was cute clean and friendly and has access to fun activities near by "
United States
Thomas
The price is €249
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Donner Lake Inn
Lobby

19. Hotel Azure

Hotel Azure
3.0 star property
29.2 km from Downtown Tahoe City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,176 reviews)
"Excellent location and room was exactly what we were looking for."
United States
Cynthia
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Azure
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

20. Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Downtown Tahoe City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5,006 reviews)
"Perfect for a short affordable stay."
United States
Janine Cassandra
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Tahoe City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby lounge
Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
932 reviews
View
Exterior detail
evo Hotel Tahoe City
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
389 reviews
View
View from property
Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,003 reviews
View
Exterior
Mother Nature's Inn
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
2 reviews
View
Romantic Room
The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
6.8
639 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Tahoe City

Find the best Downtown Tahoe City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake with two paddleboarders, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forest.

Dollar Point

While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe City Field Station.

A clear lake with visible rocks and mountains in the background.

Lake Forest

While visiting Lake Forest, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe City Field Station and Burton Creek Nature Preserve.

A snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a lake in the background.

Tahoe Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tahoe Park and surrounding area, you can visit Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

A wooden bridge over a stream in a forested area with a clear sky.
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Pineland

Though Pineland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

A forested landscape with a lake and mountains in the distance.

Tahoe Tavern Heights

Though Tahoe Tavern Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.

Top Downtown Tahoe City Hotel Reviews

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

8/10 Good
"Front desk staff were nice. Rooms were not stocked. There were only 3 towels, and no soap!"
Rachel 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Tahoe City?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Tahoe City's Downtown Tahoe City neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Tahoe City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Truckee River and Watson Cabin Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Tahoe City?
Based on our traveller data, evo Hotel Tahoe City is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Tahoe City. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Pepper Tree Inn and Mother Nature's Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Tahoe City area?
Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Tahoe City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tahoe City area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Tahoe City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Tahoe City.
What can I see and do in this Tahoe City neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Commons Beach Park, Truckee River and Stateline Lookout. Watson Cabin Museum and Tahoe City Marina are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Tahoe City Farmers' Market and Tahoe City Golf Course are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Tahoe City. Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe State Recreation Area are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Tahoe City.