Downtown Riverside Travel Guide

Riverside

A cityscape with historic buildings, palm trees, and a mountain range in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent church, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A plaza with a fountain, benches, and a historic building with a clock tower.
A circular architectural structure with a central mosaic, surrounding columns, and a staircase.
A park with a gazebo, flower beds, and a fence.

Stay near popular Downtown Riverside attractions

Riverside Convention Center

8.0/10 (311 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest

Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest

Rp178.610
per adult
Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside

Rp219.869
per adult
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside
A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside

A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside

Rp219.869
per adult
A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside
Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Rp2.464.818
per adult
Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Rp2.232.625
per traveller
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Palm Springs Windmill Tours

Palm Springs Windmill Tours

Rp1.083.719
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
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Top hotels in Downtown Riverside

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
Fully refundable
The price is Rp4.332.079 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp4.332.079
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riverside. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,387 reviews)
"Room 203 had a view of Main st looking directly at Mrs Tiggy Winkles. Crosswalk beeps and party people could be heard. Didn’t matter because the comfy bed and robe had me in a deep sleep. Cute room. Stayed one night. Will be back!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
3400 Market Street Riverside CA
The price is Rp2.518.373 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.518.373
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown

Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown

3 out of 5
3500 Market St Riverside CA
The price is Rp2.447.929 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.447.929
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown Convention Center

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown Convention Center

3 out of 5
3505 Market Street Riverside CA
The price is Rp2.440.532 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.440.532
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Horrible front desk staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown Convention Center
Home2 Suites by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center

3 out of 5
3870 5th Street Riverside CA
The price is Rp2.584.943 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.584.943
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
"Expedia promoted free parking- I was charged $30 per night! Parking wasn’t convenient and confusing… nice hotel but check in process wasn’t great"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd Corona CA
The price is Rp1.392.150 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.392.150
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,331 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful. It was like 109 degrees outside. Thats like 40 in kilometers or something. And they let me check in early and the pool was clean and empty. It was overall a really nice stay. I had a different room where the tv was right in front of the bed. That was perfect instead of ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Riverside

Find the best Downtown Riverside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street sign with 'Riverside-Downtown' and a 'No Parking' sign.
Photo by Carlos De La Torre
Open Photo by Carlos De La Torre

Eastside

Eastside might not have many top sights, but Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Fox Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A field of orange poppies and purple flowers with rolling hills and mountains in the background.

La Sierra

If you're spending some time in La Sierra, Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a campus with multiple buildings, green spaces, and a large parking area.

University

If you're spending some time in University, University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park are top sights worth seeing.

A sign for Cacitrus State Park, surrounded by palm trees and a dirt path.

Canyon Crest

While Canyon Crest isn't home to many top sights, Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Fox Performing Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Victoria

If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Riverside Travel Guide