The Best Hotels Closest to Cal Expo in Sacramento for 2026

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a pergola.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a bar, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a golf putting area.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott".

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

North Sacramento, 2.1 km from Cal Expo

Jessica

￥25,125

￥29,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, string lights, and a buffet table with various food items.

A modern lobby with a central wooden floor, two white sofas with patterned cushions, a large potted plant, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, dark walls, wooden furniture, and decorative items.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Point West, 1.4 km from Cal Expo

Aylin

￥18,488

￥21,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a large window.

3. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Point West, 1.5 km from Cal Expo

Rebecca

￥17,698

￥20,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the sunset.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, matching ottoman, and a floor lamp. A framed artwork is on the wall, and a flat-screen TV is mounted above a kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A child sliding down a water slide with arms raised, water splashing around.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Point West, 1.4 km from Cal Expo

Lynda Lee

￥17,382

￥20,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a small pool, and string lights.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter with bottles, and large windows.

A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and cushioned chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento

Point West, 1 km from Cal Expo

Talia

￥18,011

￥20,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A stone facade with a sign for Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel, a lantern, and a flower bed.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and decorative items.

An outdoor patio area with a stone wall, a wooden pergola with string lights, a grill, and metal chairs and tables.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a warm exterior lighting.

6. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sacramento

Central Sacramento, 2.1 km from Cal Expo

Izaiah

￥14,277

￥16,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a dining table.

7. Hilton Sacramento Arden West

North Sacramento, 1.6 km from Cal Expo

Jermaine

￥18,754

￥21,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a paved walkway leading to a building with a blue and white facade.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door leading outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sacramento Cal Expo

2.4 km from Cal Expo

Robert

￥10,524

￥12,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a staircase leading to a building, and a garden with plants and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a large umbrella.

9. The Greens Hotel - Del Paso Blvd

2.8 km from Cal Expo

Anonymous traveler

￥9,982

￥11,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a shower, a green accent wall, a framed picture, and a door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, towel rack, and a door.

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a television screen.

10. Studio 6 Extended Stay Sacramento Arden Way CA

North Sacramento, 1.6 km from Cal Expo

SUNDAY

￥11,550

￥13,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

11. Motel 6 Suites Sacramento Arden Way CA

North Sacramento, 1.6 km from Cal Expo

MARSHALL

￥12,204

￥14,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a hat, a towel, and a bag.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table with apples, and a painting on the wall.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sacramento At Csus

East Sacramento, 4.5 km from Cal Expo

Josephine

￥20,013

￥22,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A river with a boat named "Hornblower" and benches along the riverbank.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A riverfront dock with a white boat named "Delta King Hotel" and another boat named "Empress Bridge." There are buildings and trees in the background.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

Central Sacramento, 6.8 km from Cal Expo

Sara Geanna

￥28,322

￥33,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and string lights.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a green vertical garden, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bicycle, and a bar/lounge with a TV.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, and a seating area with a sofa.

14. Element by Marriott Sacramento Airport

North Sacramento, 7.5 km from Cal Expo

Joseph

￥22,700

￥26,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small seating area.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a painting on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items including fruits, yogurt, and cereal.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento at Csus

East Sacramento, 4.6 km from Cal Expo

Koren

￥18,670

￥21,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Dark Roast,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Hot Water.'

A modern hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "Hampton Inn & Suites" and a "Welcome" sign above the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Cal Expo

Arden-Arcade, 3.9 km from Cal Expo

hal

￥16,715

￥19,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and wicker chairs.

A spacious cafe with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, hanging pendant lights, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and decorative elements.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining table.

17. The Fort Sutter Sacramento, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Midtown Sacramento, 4.3 km from Cal Expo

Mirco

￥30,384

￥35,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a parking lot, a building with a flat roof, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a small cabinet, a microwave, and a lamp.

18. Wyndham Sacramento

10.2 km from Cal Expo

Angela

￥13,779

￥15,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a bar area with stools.

A spacious lobby with a kitchen area, two white armchairs, and a bar area with a counter.

A modern living room with two brown armchairs, a small round table, and a sofa. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and a coffee maker visible.

A patio with wicker furniture and a square fire pit.

19. Lions Gate Hotel

8.9 km from Cal Expo

Michelle

￥13,092

￥14,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and cushioned chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a decorative vase of flowers.

A rooftop patio with a beige sectional sofa, a round table with a fire pit, and a small round table with decorative items.

20. Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Downtown Sacramento, 5.5 km from Cal Expo

Nathan

￥25,599

￥30,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Cal Expo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo	9.4 Exceptional 281 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo	8.8 Excellent 1,375 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo	8.6 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo	8.2 Very good 625 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento	8.0 Very good 1,363 reviews	View

Top Cal Expo Hotel Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Great service! great breakfast! Amazing hotel!"

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sacramento

10/10 Excellent

"This is my goto hotel when I stay in Sacramento every time. The rooms are clean, the staff is great. Always a pleasant stay."

Studio 6 Extended Stay Sacramento Arden Way CA

10/10 Excellent

"The room was so nice and clean. I don’t mind coming around for a good comfort"

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

10/10 Excellent

"This property is well maintained. It looks like a recent renovation. The room is very spacious and clean. We stayed on 1st floor. Even the window faces the parking, they put decorative film on the glass to create a view. It’s smart to keep the light but protect the privacy. Great. The breakfast selection is good enough to start a good day!! Love this place!!"

Sac River Retreat, Garage, Yard, Wi-Fi, 5 Star

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, cute home with a very comfortable bed. We enjoyed our stay."

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location near Cal Expo! The staff was outstanding, very friendly, and welcoming. Our room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, and we really enjoyed our stay. Everything was great from start to finish. We absolutely loved it and will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!"

CalExpo/Arden/HotTub/Pool/Firepit/BBQ/No Pet Fee

10/10 Excellent

"This spot was excellent. This was our first time ever booking something other than a hotel and it was very user friendly experience getting it all going. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would love to come back some time."

Motel 6 Suites Sacramento Arden Way CA

8/10 Good

"A few things could get better. A few things can improve like having more tissue paper more toilet paper and more actual Towels. I didn't now how to use the stove eighter. And for that price you should give breakfast."

🏡 Spacious 4BR Home Near Cal Expo | Family + Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We stay at this perfect home almost every year for the CA State Fair & these accommodations are perfect for our group… yes it is a “home” away from home! Thanks a million Hope to book it again next year in September!"

Other attractions near Cal Expo

A display of colorful ice cream balls in yellow, purple, and white.

Arden Fair Mall

8.2/10 (1,854 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Arden Fair Mall during your trip to Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A museum exhibit with baskets and pottery.

State Indian Museum

Learn about the tools, the traditions and the ways of life of the tribes that inhabited California before Europeans arrived.

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Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

Learn about the Donner Party and the California Gold Rush through reenactments and a restored fort in this open-air museum.

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American River Bicycle Trail

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit American River Bicycle Trail during your travels to Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Medical History Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Medical History Museum during your travels in Sacramento.

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Hornets Nest

Catch an event at Hornets Nest during your trip to Sacramento.

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McKinley Park

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

McKinley Park is just one of the places to see in Sacramento, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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B Street Theatre

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at B Street Theatre, a storied theater in Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cal Expo?

Cal Expo is located in a welcoming area of Sacramento known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Cal Expo?

DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cal Expo. Other good options close by include Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cal Expo?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cal Expo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cal Expo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Cal Expo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cal Expo?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Cal Expo, click here.

What can I see and do near Cal Expo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at California State Capitol Museum, California State Railroad Museum, or Crocker Art Museum. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, Old Sacramento Waterfront, and Tower Bridge are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Cal Expo. You can catch a show at Memorial Auditorium, B Street Theatre, and California Musical Theatre.

How can I get to Cal Expo?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Marconi-Arcade Station, Swanston Station, and Royal Oaks Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Cal Expo hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

2. Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

3. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento

6. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sacramento

7. Hilton Sacramento Arden West

8. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sacramento Cal Expo

9. The Greens Hotel - Del Paso Blvd

10. Studio 6 Extended Stay Sacramento Arden Way CA

11. Motel 6 Suites Sacramento Arden Way CA

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sacramento At Csus

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

14. Element by Marriott Sacramento Airport

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento at Csus

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Cal Expo

17. The Fort Sutter Sacramento, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Wyndham Sacramento

19. Lions Gate Hotel

20. Hyatt Regency Sacramento

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Top Cal Expo Hotel Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sacramento

Studio 6 Extended Stay Sacramento Arden Way CA

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Sac River Retreat, Garage, Yard, Wi-Fi, 5 Star

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

CalExpo/Arden/HotTub/Pool/Firepit/BBQ/No Pet Fee

Motel 6 Suites Sacramento Arden Way CA

🏡 Spacious 4BR Home Near Cal Expo | Family + Pet Friendly

Other attractions near Cal Expo

Arden Fair Mall

State Indian Museum

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

American River Bicycle Trail

Medical History Museum

Hornets Nest

McKinley Park

B Street Theatre

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