Accommodation
Hotels in the USA: Where to Stay in Every City
The US accommodation market is enormous — from grand historic hotels in New York and New Orleans to ski lodges in the Rockies, beachfront resorts in Hawaii, and budget motels strung across Route 66. The quality-to-price ratio varies significantly by city, neighbourhood, and season.
Location matters more in the US than almost anywhere else. Staying outside the city centre typically means driving for everything — the US isn't a walkable country outside a handful of dense cities. We cover neighbourhood-level hotel recommendations for every major city, with honest notes on what you actually get for the price.
Hotels by City
Neighbourhood breakdowns, honest hotel picks across budget categories, and what to know before booking.
Albuquerque
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Anchorage
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Asheville
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Atlanta
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Austin
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Baltimore
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Bend
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Big Island
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Boise
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Boston
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Charleston
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Charlotte
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Chicago
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Cincinnati
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Cleveland
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Dallas
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Denver
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Detroit
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Honolulu
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Houston
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Indianapolis
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Jackson Hole
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Juneau
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Kansas City
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Kauai
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Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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Louisville
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Maui
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Memphis
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Miami
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Milwaukee
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Minneapolis
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Moab
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Monterey
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Nashville
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New Orleans
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New York City
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Orlando
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Palm Springs
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Philadelphia
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Phoenix
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Pittsburgh
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Portland
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Salt Lake City
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San Antonio
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San Diego
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San Francisco
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Fe
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Savannah
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Seattle
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Sedona
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St. Louis
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Tampa
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Washington DC
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Types of Accommodation
Downtown Hotels
Major US cities concentrate their best mid-range and luxury hotels in the downtown core — walking distance from main sights, convention centres, and transit. Expect to pay $150–400/night in most cities; more in NYC, San Francisco, and DC. Parking is always extra ($40–80/day in city garages).
Resort Properties
US resorts cluster in Florida (Miami Beach, Orlando), Hawaii, Las Vegas, and ski destinations like Aspen and Vail. Las Vegas mega-resorts offer some of the best value-for-money accommodation in the country — large rooms, extensive amenities, and competitive rates outside peak periods.
Boutique Hotels
Cities like Nashville, New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah have strong boutique hotel scenes — often in converted historic buildings. These typically have 20–80 rooms, distinct character, and more personal service than chain properties. Rates from $120–350/night.
Hostels & Budget Options
The US hostel scene is improving. Best options in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, and New York. Dorm beds run $30–65/night in most cities. Motels remain a practical US budget option — chains like Motel 6, Super 8, and Travelodge offer clean rooms from $60–110/night, particularly useful along road trips.
Plan your stay in the USA