Truckee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Truckee showing signage and snow
Truckee showing a river or creek, a small town or village and snow
Truckee featuring snow and a house
Truckee featuring snow

Where to stay in Truckee

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Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.

Northstar Village
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Donner Lake Woods

While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Donner Lake and West End Beach.

Donner Lake Woods
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Downtown Truckee

If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Truckee
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Gateway

While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

Gateway
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Prosser Lake Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.

Prosser Lake Heights
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Olympic Heights

When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Olympic Heights
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
The price is 9.649.005 ₫ per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
9.649.005 ₫
12.109.117 ₫ total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,063 reviews)
"Very spacious. My daughter also left her AirPods in the room after we checked out and the housekeeping director, Dani, was extremely helpful in finding it for us and was with us until we did"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA
The price is 3.379.542 ₫ per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
3.379.542 ₫
4.035.016 ₫ total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Parking spaces were limited so we ended up parking on the street. "Continental breakfast" means microwave breakfast sandwiches and other pre-packaged items. The 24 hours coffee was nice. Had to run the AC fan all night to block out noise from the freeway."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Inn at Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA
The price is 4.385.545 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
4.385.545 ₫
4.966.629 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient location, friendly staff, easy to park. The continental breakfast exceeded my expectations with hot scrambled eggs or egg/cheese omelettes, bacon or sausage patties, bagels, yogurt, cereal, pancakes, English muffins, coffee, etc. The pool was comfortable and the hot tub warm. The ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Truckee Donner Lodge
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Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,063 reviews)
"Very spacious. My daughter also left her AirPods in the room after we checked out and the housekeeping director, Dani, was extremely helpful in finding it for us and was with us until we did"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
9001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4-star ski villa in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"They roll out the red carpet and treat you like you’re the only person here. It’s refreshing to receive 5 star treatment and to feel valued as a guest on their beautiful property."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Village Camp Truckee

Village Camp Truckee

3 out of 5
10100 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Northstar California Resort are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Really nice"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Village Camp Truckee
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

Hit the slopes at Northstar California Resort, a top ski area in Truckee. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Northstar California Resort
Donner Lake

Donner Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Donner Lake
Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture

Sugar Bowl Resort

Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sugar Bowl Resort
Donner Memorial State Park

Donner Memorial State Park

Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Donner Memorial State Park
Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture

Sugar Bowl

Enjoy a trip to Sugar Bowl and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Sugar Bowl
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Commercial Row

You can find out about the history of Truckee with a stop at Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Commercial Row

Cities near Truckee

Squaw Valley Resort showing snow, a sunset and a gondola

Olympic Valley

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Kings Beach

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