Best Hotels in Walking Distance to Disneyland

  So you’re headed to Disneyland with the family, & you want to maximize your time at the park, right?  Which means, when you get up in the morning, it would be nice to throw on a comfy outfit & walk right across the street to Disney’s entrance.  Who wants to deal with their massive parking garage?!  Here, I’ve searched to find the very best hotels in walking distance to Disneyland ~ & I’ve got something for ALL budgets! 

From under $100/night (at retro King’s Inn) to over $600/night (at the Grand Californian): there’s an option for everybody.  

Let’s find the best hotels in walking distance to Disneyland ~ to maximize our adventure time!!

Author’s Note: Article updated as of April 2024.

Map of Hotels by Disneyland

Closest Hotels to Disney~ & Most Expensive!

First up, we’ve got the hotels that are closest to Disneyland ~ & of course, they’re all owned by Disney!  Which means, they’re PRICEY!!

These are:  1) Disneyland Hotel ($500+/night), & 2) Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel ($400+/night), & 3) Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ($700+/night).  The first two are a 15-minute walk from the park, while the Grand Californian has direct access to California Adventure.  The perks of staying at these hotels: you can get into one park an hour early. 

For true Disney fanatics, this may be worth the hefty price tag. 

Make sure to visit Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, at Disneyland Hotel.

Close to Disney ~ & Less Expensive!

1) Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance ($250+/night)= 9-Minute Walk to Disney Entrance!  If you’ve got kids, & want a less expensive but stylish option: stay at the Courtyard.  My brother & his family go to Disneyland about 5X per year, & this is one of their favorites.  Five of us stayed in a room last time, & it was plenty big with all the amenities.  And the walk to Disney was SO close!!  It’s even a closer walk than two of the Disney hotels, so….you can save some money here. 

Bonus: You can watch the nightly Disney fireworks from the Courtyard by Marriott ~ without the crowds!  And, there are major water slides here…perfect for kids.

2) Eden Roc Inn & Suites ($100+/night) = One-Block from Disney Entrance!  One block ~ & around $100/night??!  But what do the rooms look like?  Take a look at the photo below…they are SO cute!  This is basically an updated motel, so it’s more basic than the Courtyard; there’s a pool, but no fancy water slides.  But it’s the perfect hotel for a family that will be at Disney all day ~ yet still wants cozy comfort at the end of the day.

The Eden Roc’s rooms are WAY more stylish than you’d expect for the price! And it’s ONE block from the Disney entrance.

Best Hotels in Walking Distance to Disneyland

6) Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn ($220+/night) = 10-Minute Walk to Disney Entrance!  This hotel is a little more relaxed, & not as kid-friendly (no slides at the pool).  So I’m giving it my vote for the most “Relaxing Adults Getaway” by Disneyland.  The price is about half what you’ll pay at Disney hotels, & you’re just steps from the entrance.  The hotel has a great breakfast, to keep you fueled for your long day.

Bonus: Sore muscles after walking around Disney all day?  No problem.  Step into the Best Western’s outdoor hot tub, & enjoy Orange County’s warm nights year-round.

With serene rooms, the Best Western Anaheim Plus is my choice for a relaxing adult’s getaway to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”

7) Fairfield Inn by Marriott Anaheim ($150+/night)= 7-Minute Walk to Disney Entrance!  This is a great, stylish option right across the street from Disney, with bright rooms themed after the park.  Kid-friendly with a game room, outdoor pool, & hot tub ~ this hotel works for kids & adults, & is extremely close to the park entrance.

And some rooms have a view of the Matterhorn…so you might want to request that!

The Cheapest Hotel Close to Disneyland

8) King’s Inn Anaheim at the Park ($85+/night) = 15-Minute Walk to Disney Entrance!  It was my mission to find a hotel for less than $100/night where you could still walk to Disneyland.  And you can at the King’s Inn!  It’s got a retro, motel-vibe, but the rooms have been renovated inside with hardwood floors, & there’s a nice pool & hot tub outside. 

It’s not luxurious ~ but if budget is a concern, then King’s Inn is a great option!

The cheapest hotel within a 15-minute walk of Disneyland is King’s Inn Anaheim.

Best Hotels in Walking Distance to Disneyland

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