6 Disneyland-Area Hotels With Free Parking (and Yes, They’re Actually Good)
Planning a trip to sunny Southern California for a little Disney magic? Whether you’re headed to see Mickey, finally trying that churro everyone raves about, or just soaking up the nostalgia, Anaheim is calling your name.
But let’s be real: Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but it’s not the cheapest. Between tickets, food, and merch you absolutely don’t need but can’t resist, hotel costs can feel like the boss level in a video game.
One of the best ways to save some cash? Book a hotel close enough to walk to the parks so you can skip Disney’s parking lots entirely. And you know what’s even better? Finding a hotel that doesn’t charge you $20–$30 a night just to let your car sleep there. And what’s even better than that? Using a Travel Planner that actually knows what hotels in the Disneyland Resort area charge for parking, and which ones don’t!
Yes, friends, free parking near Disneyland still exists, and I’ve done the homework to find the hotels that aren’t just “technically free” but are actually worth staying in. Some even come with free breakfast. That’s money saved for churros and Dole Whips (you’re welcome).
Below are my top picks for Disneyland hotels with free parking, all within walking distance or a short shuttle/bus ride to the parks.
1. Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Free parking (1 or 2 cars per room)
Breakfast included
ART shuttle available
15-minute walk to Disneyland
The Clementine Hotel & Suites feels more like a home base than a hotel. Spacious suites with kitchenettes? Check. Free grocery shopping service and BBQ area? Double check. If you don’t feel like walking the 0.8 miles to Disneyland, just hop on the ART shuttle right outside. It’s family-friendly, comfy, and gives you plenty of room to stash those park souvenirs. Stay in a Studio or One Bedroom Suite, you can park one car for free (Daily $15 + tax for any additional vehicles). If you stay in a bigger suite (Bi-level Loft or Two Bedroom Suite), you can park 2 cars for free (Daily $15 + tax for any additional vehicles).
2. Hotel Indigo Anaheim, an IHG Hotel
Free parking (1 car per room)
Breakfast available for purchase
12-minute walk to Disneyland
Hotel Indigo is fresh, modern, and just steps from Disneyland. They don’t have their own shuttle, but the Disney ART bus is nearby, or you can Uber if you’re carrying way too many Mickey balloons. Parking is free for one car in their secured onsite parking on the main level adjacent to pool area & in a gated, underground garage. Bonus: heated pool and whirlpool for soaking tired park legs.
3. Wyndham Anaheim
Free parking (1 car per room)
No free breakfast
ART shuttle available
13-minute walk to Disneyland
Clean, modern, and friendly staff? Yes. Gated underground parking? Even better. The Wyndham Anaheim is perfect if you’re fine skipping hotel breakfast to grab a park chimichanga instead (no judgment). It’s a quick walk or an easy shuttle ride to Disneyland.
4. Quality Inn & Suites Anaheim at the Park
Free parking (1 car per room)
Free breakfast
ART shuttle available
22-minute walk to Disneyland
Families love this spot for its complimentary breakfast and thoughtful room amenities. Think microwaves, fridges, and even sofa beds. If you’re rolling deep with kids, saving on both breakfast and parking is a big win.
5. Alpine Inn
Free parking (1 car per room)
No breakfast
No shuttle option
13-minute walk to Disneyland
Retro motel vibes but with totally refreshed rooms. Alpine Inn is simple, clean, and in a prime location. No frills, but no parking fee either, so that’s a trade I’ll take any day (this is where I’m staying for Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend next month)!
6. DAys Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim At Disneyland Park
Free parking (1 car per room)
Free breakfast
Free hotel shuttle to Disneyland
15–17-minute walk to Disneyland
This one’s a triple win: free parking, free breakfast, AND a free shuttle to the parks. If you’re all about convenience without blowing your budget, Days Inn & Suites delivers. Rooms have the basics, plus a pool and hot tub for post-park recovery.
What do other Disneyland hotels charge for parking?
Short answer: too much.
Disney-owned hotels (Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa) are currently running $40 + tax, per night for self parking, $45 + tax, per night for oversized vehicle parking, and $70 + tax, per night for valet. Off-site hotels aren’t much better as many charge $10–$35 per night. Stay three nights? You could blow an extra $90 just on parking. That’s a whole lot of churros.
How much is parking at Disneyland lots?
Standard parking (car or motorcycle): $35 per day
Preferred parking (closer): $55 per day
Oversized vehicles, motor home or tractor (without trailer): $40 per day – Toy Story Parking Area only
Bus or tractor (with extended trailer): $45 per day– at the Toy Story Parking Area only
Rates can change, especially during peak seasons, so check Disneyland’s website before your trip.
Takeaway
Skip the parking fees whenever you can, they add up faster than you’d think. Pick a hotel with free parking (and maybe even free breakfast), and put that extra cash toward something way more fun, like Dole Whips, Minnie ears, or even your next Disney adventure!