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Our top choices for College Area hotels

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1. Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
2.0 star property
College Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good hotel for a quick stay"
United States
Hau
The price is CA $98
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
A spacious lobby with modern chandeliers, seating areas, and a reception desk.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
4.0 star property
Downtown Modesto, 1.5 km from College Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,434 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great staff."
United States
LaDonna
The price is CA $169
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
A reception area with a curved counter, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto
3.0 star property
2.3 km from College Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nicest hotel in the area we stayed in, clean rooms and nice staff."
United States
Tashina
The price is CA $215
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto
A modern interior with a marble wall, a long dining table, and multiple seating areas.

4. Best Western Palm Court Inn

Best Western Palm Court Inn
2.5 star property
2.5 km from College Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and very clean"
United States
Dulce
The price is CA $141
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Palm Court Inn
A modern kitchen with a long counter, various food items, and a green accent wall.

5. Spark by Hilton Modesto

Spark by Hilton Modesto
3.0 star property
1.4 km from College Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (743 reviews)
"Very good place to stay when in Modesto very quite and clean"
United States
Daymon
The price is CA $103
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Spark by Hilton Modesto
A modern interior with large windows, a geometric patterned floor, and two armchairs and a small table.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area

Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
2.0 star property
1.5 km from College Area
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (751 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Diana
The price is CA $109
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings and large windows, allowing natural light to fill the space.

7. Aurora Inn

Aurora Inn
2.5 star property
2.6 km from College Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (350 reviews)
"Location was great 👍"
United States
Ron C
The price is CA $107
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Aurora Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

8. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Modesto by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Modesto by IHG
2.5 star property
8.3 km from College Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, would book again."
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Modesto by IHG
A spacious lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a large rug.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Modesto-Salida

Hampton Inn & Suites Modesto-Salida
2.5 star property
9 km from College Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Maria A
The price is CA $130
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn & Suites Modesto-Salida
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
2.5 star property
8.2 km from College Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Staff were excellent and the property was well cared for."
United States
Lucy
The price is CA $141
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and landscaping.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Ceres

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Ceres
2.0 star property
6.5 km from College Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is really nice. The service is really good, and people treat you with respect. I would definitely recommend this hotel, and I will definitely stay there again."
United States
Romay
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Ceres
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
3.0 star property
9 km from College Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Linda
The price is CA $141
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
A modern hotel with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT" at 2955 GREWAL PARKWAY.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Modesto North

Courtyard by Marriott Modesto North
3.0 star property
7 km from College Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
"Second time staying here and just as great as the first time"
United States
Mark
The price is CA $191
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Courtyard by Marriott Modesto North
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and a patterned carpet.

14. Best Western Town House Lodge

Best Western Town House Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Modesto, 1.4 km from College Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, and the room was very clean"
United States
Dulce
The price is CA $145
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Best Western Town House Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a window, and two bedside lamps.

15. Sisk Hotel

Sisk Hotel
3.0 star property
3.4 km from College Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (99 reviews)
"Very clean everything brand new due to remodel Wish the pool wad buil but being remodeled"
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $94
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sisk Hotel
A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

16. Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto

Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto
2.5 star property
10.1 km from College Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (432 reviews)
"Staff was both very understanding and helpful. Amenities were accessible and overall a very pleasant stay."
United States
Jan Pearce
The price is CA $122
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto
A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a view through large windows.

17. Motel 6 Modesto CA

Motel 6 Modesto CA
2.0 star property
2.3 km from College Area
6.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Never again !"
United States
Jorge
The price is CA $100
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Motel 6 Modesto CA
A modern lobby with a glass door entrance, a seating area with orange and green upholstered sofas, and a patterned rug.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Modesto Salida

Baymont by Wyndham Modesto Salida
2.5 star property
7.6 km from College Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Luis
The price is CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Baymont by Wyndham Modesto Salida
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres
2.0 star property
6.1 km from College Area
7.0 out of 10, Good, (597 reviews)
"Was very clean staff was respectful"
United States
Susana
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres
A landscaped garden with mature trees and white flowering plants.

20. Hotel Bayit Modesto Salida

Hotel Bayit Modesto Salida
2.0 star property
8.9 km from College Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (155 reviews)
"Clean, modern, friendly staff that acclimated my stay. Will def stay again!"
United States
Derek
The price is CA $159
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Bayit Modesto Salida
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Where to stay in College Area

Find the best College Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about College Area
Learn more about College Area
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Downtown Modesto

If you're spending some time in Downtown Modesto, Gallo Center for the Arts and McHenry Museum and Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
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La Loma

La Loma might not have many top sights, but E and J Gallo Winery and Gallo Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Woodland West

While Woodland West isn't home to many top sights, Gallo Center for the Arts and Vintage Faire Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Rio

While Del Rio isn't home to many top sights, Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top College Area Hotel Reviews

Aurora Inn

Aurora Inn

10/10 Excellent
"For the age of the property and the area this property was surprisingly safe and clean and every employee from the front desk, the manager, to the cleaning workers were treat, polite and very helpful. Everything is walking distance. And I was pretty impressed with the price considering California is so expensive."
Danny 5-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Aurora Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in College Area?
Travelers to the College Area neighborhood in Modesto will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Graceada Park as part of your College Area travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in College Area?
For your stay in College Area, Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown is one of the top choices based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include The enchanted place of Azul Dorado and 2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the College Area area?
When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Modesto, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in College Area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in College Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in College Area.
What is there to do around this Modesto neighborhood?
Graceada Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in College Area. State Theatre of Modesto and McHenry Museum and Mansion are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Modesto.