Van Nuys, CA

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Van Nuys
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Where to stay in Van Nuys

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Valley Glen

4/5(1 area review)

Home to Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen boasts the picturesque Community Park with a baseball diamond and picnic tables, as well as the half-mile-long Great Wall of Los Angeles mural, a historic landmark.

Valley Glen
The shark-faced nose of a P-40 aircraft of the Flying Tigers on display at the airport. The Van Nuys Airport was Amelia Earhart's last stop before she vanished in the Pacific.

Lake Balboa

3.5/5(103 area reviews)

Discover a variety of activities at Lake Balboa Park, including pedal boats, fishing, and barbecue pits. Explore nearby attractions like The Japanese Garden, Woodley Park, and the Orange Line Bikeway.

Lake Balboa
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is $152 per night from May 11 to May 12
$152
includes taxes & fees
$131 per night
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,763 reviews)
"To close to the airport"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is $216 per night from May 4 to May 5
$216
includes taxes & fees
$186 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,661 reviews)
"Clean and quite"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is $142 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$142
includes taxes & fees
$122 per night
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,147 reviews)
"Would be amazing with a coffee maker in the room"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
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.
Luxurious Townhome
Luxurious Townhome
5 out of 5
14539 Weddington St, Van Nuys, CA
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Van Nuys. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"The property was really clean and everything Was perfectly managed."

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025

Luxurious Townhome
Beautiful 5 bedroom sleeps16 pool near Universal
Beautiful 5 bedroom sleeps16 pool near Universal
Los Angeles
Stay at this vacation home in Van Nuys. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are ...
Beautiful 5 bedroom sleeps16 pool near Universal
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"Our go to place when we go to Dodger games, big spacious rooms and plenty of things to do in the area!!!"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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.

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Reviews of Van Nuys

3.5
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
33
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
60
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
73
3 - Okay 39%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 5%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Traffic was unbearable.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Old. You have to keep an extra eye out when driving since this area is considered a hot spot for auto accidents in Los Angeles. I believe Van Nuys has 6 of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This city is for living not vacation, but it’s nice to visit friends here.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I was scammed and this is bullshit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Traffic

4/5 - Good

Hervé

Nice area.

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