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The 3 best hotels in Auburn, Alabama.

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The 3 best hotels in Auburn, Alabama, United States: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area (budget), The Hotel at Auburn University (best value) and Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area8.3/10 · €98 / nightBest ValueThe Hotel at Auburn University9.5/10 · €206 / nightUpscale alternativeGraduate by Hilton Auburn, AL9.1/10 · €171 / night
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area, Auburn, Alabama
Budget
8.3€98 / night

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area

★★★★135 Spirit Drive

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.3/10 from 471 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
471 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Convenient access to the university, interstate highway, and nearby restaurants.
  • Cleanliness: Often tidy and renovated, though some units have stained linens or dirty bathrooms.
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 471 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €97.80 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €97.80/night versus a sample median of €126.93/night (23% below the median).
  • Location: Auburn, Auburn. Address: 135 Spirit Drive. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Hotel at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Best Value★ Our pick
9.5€206 / night

The Hotel at Auburn University

★★★241 South College Street

Best forMost travellers

  • 9.5/10 from 291 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
291 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, and directly across from the university campus.
  • Rates: High quality standards, though prices are frequently considered expensive.
  • Pets allowed
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.5/10 from 291 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €206.04/night versus a sample median of €126.93/night.
  • Location: Auburn, Auburn. Address: 241 South College Street . Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL, Auburn, Alabama
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
9.1€171 / night

Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL

★★★★202 West Magnolia Avenue

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 9.1/10 from 94 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
94 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the university campus, downtown area, and Toomer’s Corner.
  • Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though carpets and corners sometimes require deeper attention.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 94 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €171.28/night versus a sample median of €126.93/night.
  • Location: Auburn, Auburn. Address: 202 West Magnolia Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Auburn, Alabama

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

135 Spirit Drive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

241 South College Street

The Hotel at Auburn University

Best for: Most travellers

Upscale alternative

202 West Magnolia Avenue

Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL

Best for: Special occasions

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Auburn, Alabama hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area135 Spirit Drive48.3 (471)€98
Best ValueThe Hotel at Auburn University241 South College Street 39.5 (291)€206
Upscale alternativeGraduate by Hilton Auburn, AL202 West Magnolia Avenue49.1 (94)€171

Questions about hotels in Auburn, Alabama

What is the best budget hotel in Auburn, Alabama?
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn - University Area (135 Spirit Drive): 8.3/10 · 471 reviews · €98 / night · Guests say: “Location: Convenient access to the university, interstate highway, and nearby restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Auburn, Alabama?
The Hotel at Auburn University (241 South College Street ): 9.5/10 · 291 reviews · €206 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, and directly across from the university campus.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Auburn, Alabama?
Graduate by Hilton Auburn, AL (202 West Magnolia Avenue): 9.1/10 · 94 reviews · €171 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the university campus, downtown area, and Toomer’s Corner.”
Where should I stay in Auburn, Alabama?
Our three picks are in 135 Spirit Drive, 241 South College Street , 202 West Magnolia Avenue. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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