Where to Stay Near Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Hollywood Drive puts you at CityWalk's entrance in under 10 minutes on foot. The Hilton Universal City and Sheraton Universal sit right on this street. Lankershim Boulevard runs south to the Metro Red Line station, connecting you to downtown in 25 minutes. Restaurants on Lankershim include Daichan and local spots before CityWalk tourist pricing starts. Parking at the park runs $35 to $50 daily, so walking saves real money across a multi-day trip. Convenient, walkable, pricey. If your trip centers entirely on Universal, pay the premium here. Book direct with the hotel for the best rates.

Best for

Families with young kidsvisitors without a carmulti-day park trips

Walk times

Park entrance 10 min
CityWalk restaurants 5 min
Metro Red Line station on Lankershim 8 min

Skip if: You want to explore beyond the park or are watching your budget closely

Local tip: The Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Highland takes 8 minutes and costs $1.75. Cheaper and faster than Uber for park-to-Hollywood trips.

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Hollywood

Sightseeing base with direct Metro access

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Hotels cluster along Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, putting TCL Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame at your door. Two Metro stops on the Red Line reach Universal City station in 8 minutes. Cahuenga Boulevard has affordable eats that undercut CityWalk pricing by half. The Loews Hollywood sits inside the Hollywood and Highland mall, a useful landmark. Budget hotels on Cahuenga dip under $130. Hollywood is louder and grittier at night than most tourists expect. Stay north of Hollywood Boulevard for quieter blocks. Best for visitors splitting time between Universal Studios and classic Hollywood sightseeing.

Best for

Couplessolo travelersanyone pairing Universal with Hollywood Boulevard sightseeing

Walk times

Universal Studios via Metro Red Line 8 min
TCL Chinese Theatre 5 min
Hollywood/Highland Metro station 3 min

Skip if: You have young children who struggle on transit, or plan very early park entry

Local tip: Metro day passes cost $5 and cover all your Universal and Hollywood transit. Buy at the station machine before boarding.

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Studio City

Local neighborhood feel, short drive to the park

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Ventura Boulevard is Studio City's spine, lined with independent restaurants and coffee shops rather than tourist traps. The drive to Universal over Cahuenga Pass via Cahuenga Boulevard or the 101 takes 12 minutes in light traffic. Tujunga Village, centered around Tujunga Avenue and Moorpark Street, is a genuinely pleasant walkable strip. Hotels here run small boutique properties or mid-range chains. No direct transit to Universal, so you need a car or Uber at $12 to $15 each way. Far quieter at night. Better for couples or adults who want a real LA neighborhood experience alongside a park day.

Best for

Adults who want local LA dining and a quieter stayrepeat LA visitors

Walk times

Universal Studios by car 12 min
Ventura Blvd restaurants 5 min
Hollywood by car 15 min

Skip if: You don't have a car or are visiting only for the park with small children

Local tip: Eat on Ventura Boulevard before heading to the park. Prices are roughly half of CityWalk for the same food quality.

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Burbank

Budget anchor with a real downtown and airport access

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Downtown Burbank centers on San Fernando Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard, a genuine walkable downtown that is rare in the LA area. The Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, and budget chains cluster near the 5 and 134 interchange, about 18 minutes from Universal Studios. Bob Hope Airport is 7 minutes away, making this the best pick if you fly into BUR. Warner Bros. Studio is here too for an optional half-day. Hotels run $30 to $60 cheaper per night than Universal City equivalents. No direct transit to Universal, so a car or rideshare is essential. Safe, walkable within Burbank itself.

Best for

Budget-conscious familiestravelers flying into BURWarner Bros. visitors pairing with Universal

Walk times

Universal Studios by car 18 min
Downtown Burbank restaurants on San Fernando 5 min
Burbank Airport (BUR) 7 min

Skip if: You want to be walkable to the park or plan late nights at CityWalk

Local tip: Uber from downtown Burbank to Universal runs $15 to $20 each way. Factor that into your savings math before committing to this area.

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