Relax & recharge
Pool & downtime
A place to cool off and reset between park days.
HOTELS · LOS ANGELES (UNIVERSAL CITY)
Nite Inn at Universal City
0.7 miles to Universal Studios Hollywood · 19-minute walk
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Walk to Main Gate
19 min
Price Tier
$
Best For
Park-adjacent stay
Theme Park Network hotel notes
The Nite Inn at Universal City is a no-frills motel three minutes from Universal free park shuttle stop, with free parking that is genuinely rare this close to Universal Studios Hollywood. There is no pool or restaurant, just clean basic rooms at budget rates.
Theme Park Network hotel notes
The Nite Inn at Universal City is a no-frills motel three minutes from Universal free park shuttle stop, with free parking that is genuinely rare this close to Universal Studios Hollywood. There is no pool or restaurant, just clean basic rooms at budget rates.
Pros
- Free parking, rare for the immediate area
- 3-minute walk to Universal free shuttle stop
- Budget motel-style rooms
- In-room microwave and mini-fridge
Worth it if…
You would rather walk 19 minutes to the gates than spend the morning in a parking garage — even at a $ rate.
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What This Stay Is Actually Like
The four things that decide whether the hotel helps the park day — or fights it.
Fuel up
Breakfast & dining
Eat close to the room so rope drop is still on the table.
Rest easy
Budget motel-style rooms
Budget motel-style rooms — the part that actually decides tomorrow's park day.
Walkable location
3-minute walk to Universal free shuttle stop
3-minute walk to Universal free shuttle stop. 19 min to Main Gate.
Location + Booking
Hotel → Main Gate
No direct shuttle — 3-minute walk to Universal free Metro-area shuttle stop
19-min walk19-min walk from the lobby to Universal Main Gate.
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