Title: Visit Merced: Best of Merced Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Merced](https://expedia.ca/Merced-Hotels.d2231.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Merced](https://expedia.ca/Merced-Vacation-Rentals.d2231.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Merced](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Merced.d2231.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Merced Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Merced.d2231.Car-Rental-Guide)[Merced Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Merced.d2231.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Merced ## Travel Guide ![Merced](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0ca2461c7284769e42333b439578d5eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Merced](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/85154c52e446a351d785cffbe59ef30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Sina Pram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f5b3e5222e5555f51e9cce48a820002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sina Pram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f5b3e5222e5555f51e9cce48a820002.jpg) ![Photo by Robby Delaware](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bfad7a68378ee8fd50dfe006b31ea1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Robby Delaware](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bfad7a68378ee8fd50dfe006b31ea1b1.jpg) ![Photo by Dawn Madden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d44b12f773b656a8ab0dbb32db4af1c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Dawn Madden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d44b12f773b656a8ab0dbb32db4af1c4.jpg) ## Visit Merced Things to do Reviews - Merced Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Merced ![El Capitan Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55300000/55295100/55295009/d547d5ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Capitan Hotel 609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA CA $149 CA $167 total Nov 26 - Nov 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,534 reviews) Clean room, comfortable bed. Very helpful staff, from the front door to the cleaning crews, always greeting you with friendly smile & cheerful hello. Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F11%2F2025&endDate=27%2F11%2F2025&selected=55295009&PinnedHotelID=55295009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=2231) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/893000/892984/8d558ba1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area 1215 R St., Merced, CA CA $94 CA $106 total Dec 1 - Dec 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 6.8/10 (1,020 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=892984&PinnedHotelID=892984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=2231) ![Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2360000/2350300/2350206/11fce484_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG 151 S Parsons Ave, Merced, CA CA $133 CA $150 total Dec 6 - Dec 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Fantastic breakfast, clean rooms. 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There was a cute chonky orange cat that hung around the backyard that sunbathed during our stay. The bathroom was nice and tidy and they provided a good selection of tea & coffee. A very nice house that was small and homey Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Merced-Hotels-Cozy-Downtown-Cottage.h93228552.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious Merced Vacation Rental!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93203700/93203639/4747fc7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Merced Vacation Rental! Merced Stay at this 3-star cottage in Merced. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Merced ... We loved the house and definitely will be requesting again when we go back out to Merced. Everything was close by. The beds were comfortable, loved that we had a washer and dryer to use, and we cooked breakfast everyday. Due to the circumstances of being in Merced, it allowed the whole family to ... Reviewed on Dec 9, 2023 [](https://expedia.ca/Merced-Hotels-Spacious-Merced-Vacation-Rental.h93203639.Hotel-Information) ![1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-friendly Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107870000/107860200/107860138/2b929653_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-friendly Home Merced Stay at this 3-star cottage in Merced. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Applegate Park Zoo and Stephen Grey ... [](https://expedia.ca/Merced-Hotels-Merced-Home-W-Fire-Pit-Near-Applegate-Park-Zoo.h107860138.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Merced](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=2231&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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