Nite Inn at Universal City

If you’ve come to LA with one goal—to hit every thrill ride, set tour and themed restaurant inside Universal Studios—but want your lodging to be away from all the action, this neon-lit roadside inn is your join. The location can’t be beat, you’ll save plenty of money, and the rooms aren’t too shabby either. Unadorned and functional, there are 27 of them in total; each one promises a TV with HBO, a minifridge and a microwave. The free continental breakfast is extremely basic, but who cares when the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is across the street?