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The 3 best hotels in Bakersfield.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 10 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Bakersfield, United States: Best Western Plus Hill House (budget), Home2 Suites Bakersfield (best value) and Padre Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetBest Western Plus Hill House8.2/10 · €99 / nightBest ValueHome2 Suites Bakersfield9.0/10 · €150 / nightUpscale alternativePadre Hotel8.8/10 · €141 / night
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Best Western Plus Hill House, Bakersfield
Budget
8.2€99 / night

Best Western Plus Hill House

★★★700 Truxtun Avenue

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.2/10 from 464 guest reviews
  • 3.6 km to Benton Park, California
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
464 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Across the street from the Amtrak station and walking distance to the arena.
  • Staff: Mostly friendly and helpful team, though some guests reported unwelcoming interactions.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 464 guest reviews; joint review-score position 9 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €98.88 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €98.88/night versus a sample median of €114.76/night (14% below the median).
  • Location: Bakersfield, Bakersfield. Address: 700 Truxtun Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Home2 Suites Bakersfield, Bakersfield
Best Value★ Our pick
9.0€150 / night

Home2 Suites Bakersfield

★★★8227 Brimhall Road

Best forMost travellers

  • 9.0/10 from 400 guest reviews
  • 6.3 km to Benton Park, California
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
400 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayBreakfast: Offers a good variety of warm options and a clean dining area.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable rates for some, though others find the cost high.
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 400 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 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: €149.56/night versus a sample median of €114.76/night.
  • Location: Bakersfield, Bakersfield. Address: 8227 Brimhall Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Padre Hotel, Bakersfield
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.8€141 / night

Padre Hotel

★★★★1702 18th Street

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 8.8/10 from 436 guest reviews
  • 3.3 km to Benton Park, California
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
436 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Centrally situated in downtown Bakersfield near the Fox Theater and local restaurants.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though guests dislike extra charges for water and valet parking.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 436 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 10 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: €140.62/night versus a sample median of €114.76/night.
  • Location: Bakersfield, Bakersfield. Address: 1702 18th Street. 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 · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Bakersfield

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

Budget

700 Truxtun Avenue

Best Western Plus Hill House · 3.6 km to Benton Park, California

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

8227 Brimhall Road

Home2 Suites Bakersfield · 6.3 km to Benton Park, California

Best for: Most travellers

Upscale alternative

1702 18th Street

Padre Hotel · 3.3 km to Benton Park, California

Best for: Special occasions

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Bakersfield hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetBest Western Plus Hill House700 Truxtun Avenue38.2 (464)€99
Best ValueHome2 Suites Bakersfield8227 Brimhall Road39.0 (400)€150
Upscale alternativePadre Hotel1702 18th Street48.8 (436)€141

Questions about hotels in Bakersfield

What is the best budget hotel in Bakersfield?
Best Western Plus Hill House (700 Truxtun Avenue): 8.2/10 · 464 reviews · €99 / night · Guests say: “Location: Across the street from the Amtrak station and walking distance to the arena.”
What is the best value hotel in Bakersfield?
Home2 Suites Bakersfield (8227 Brimhall Road): 9/10 · 400 reviews · €150 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Offers a good variety of warm options and a clean dining area.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Bakersfield?
Padre Hotel (1702 18th Street): 8.8/10 · 436 reviews · €141 / night · Guests say: “Location: Centrally situated in downtown Bakersfield near the Fox Theater and local restaurants.”
Where should I stay in Bakersfield?
Our three picks are in 700 Truxtun Avenue, 8227 Brimhall Road, 1702 18th Street. 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 20, 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 · 20 Sep 2026.

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