How to Find Cheap Hotels in Napa Valley California

Home to premier vineyards that rival centuries-old wineries in France and Italy, Napa Valley, California, is a wine lover's paradise. With some of the most expensive property in the entire United States, it's also not known for offering cheap accommodations--but fortunately, there are still a few good options for budget-minded travelers. Even if California wine isn't exactly your thing, you'll still enjoy Napa Valley's extraordinarily beautiful scenery, characterized by rolling green hills reminiscent of Tuscany.

Things You'll Need

• A computer with Internet access

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head north from San Francisco, California, to get to Napa Valley. The drive itself can be lovely, meandering through picturesque Marin County.

2. Read up on the area's vineyards. The major ones have tasting rooms open to the public where you can sample the newest vintages and learn about the winemaking process from master vintners. Many California vineyards are worth visiting just to get a peek at the sprawling estate.

3. Stroll through the streets of Napa's downtown, which is full of boutiques and cafes. Even though some of them are on the pricey side, it's still a pleasant place to browse and have a drink or a cup of coffee.

Organize Transportation for Napa Valley, California

1. Take your car. While there are buses that serve the Napa Valley area, it's hard to actually get to the vineyards on your own if you don't have a set of wheels.

2. Consider signing up for a winery tour if you don't want to drive or you arrived via public transportation. Napa's limousine vineyard tours are a popular choice. While not necessarily a cheap option, you might come out even if you've decided not to rent a car.

Choose Your Napa Valley, California Accommodations

1. Stick with nationally known names. Your best bets for economical accommodations in Napa Valley are the major mid-priced chains. Most of the big names are represented here.

2. Do some digging around on the Internet to see if you can find a small bed and breakfast offering cheap rates. Some of the more low-key places are apt to offer accommodations at far lower prices than the chic variety that get written up in glossy travel publications.

3. Steer clear of Napa's ritzy and luxurious hotels if you're looking for cheap accommodations. However, it might be worth checking these hotels' Web sites to see if they happen to be offering special discounts.

4. To book accommodations in Napa Valley, California, call Napa Valley at 707-253-0337 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Taking a limousine tour ensures that everyone in your party can sample the wine without having to worry about driving later.