We researched Universal Studios hotels so you don't have to. Most are in Burbank, Studio City, Universal City, and because city boundaries can be quirky, a couple with Los Angeles and Hollywood addresses. It's hard to find inexpensive, nice hotels in this part of L. A. If you're on a budget, find a hotel near the MTA Red Line train and take it to Universal, saving on gas and parking as well as room rate.
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Best Western Media Center
Located in Burbank's Media Center (thus the name)- Address: 3910 W Riverside Drive - Burbank
- Telephone: 818-842-1900, 818-842-1990 fax
- Rooms: 67 rooms
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Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn
Close to Universal Studios and Hollywood- Address: 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood
- Telephone: 818-980-8000, 800-238-3759, 818-766-0112 fax
- Rooms: 225 rooms
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Coast Anabelle
Convenient to Burbank airport, Hollywood, Beverly Hills- Address: 2011 West Olive Ave., Burbank
- Telephone: 818-845-7800, 800-426-0670, 818-845-0054 fax
- Rooms: 47 rooms
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Graciela
Convenient to Burbank airport, Hollywood, Beverly Hills- Address: 322 North Pass Avenue, Burbank
- Telephone: 818-842-8887, 888-956-1900, 818-260-8999 fax
- Rooms: 101 rooms
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Marriott Burbank Airport
Located right across the street from the Burbank airport- Address: 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank
- Telephone: 818-843-6000, 818-842-9720 fax
- Rooms: 492 rooms
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Hilton Universal City at Universal Studios
Hilltop location gives nice views- Address: 555 Universal Terrace Pkwy, Universal City
- Telephone: 818-506-2500, 818-509-2031 fax
- Rooms: 483 rooms
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Holiday Inn Express
This no-frills hotel is close to Universal Studios and to Hollywood- Address: 3241 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles
- Telephone: 323-845-1600, 888-465-4329, 323-845-0771 fax
- Rooms: 43 rooms
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Marriott Courtyard
This lower end of the Marriott chain offers few fancy frills, but usually provides a comfortable night's sleep.- Address: 2100 Empire Avenue, Burbank
- Telephone: 818-843-5500, 800-321-2211, 818-843-2700 fax
- Rooms: 184 rooms
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Safari Inn
A Burbank landmark- Address: 1911 West Olive Avenue, Burbank
- Telephone: 818-845-8586, 800-782-4373, 818-845-0054 fax
- Rooms: 55 rooms
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Sportsmen's Lodge
Country comfort in the city with 8 acres of grounds- Address: 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
- Telephone: 818-769-4700, 800-821-8511, 818-769-4798 fax
- Rooms: 200 rooms
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