Don’’t have $35,000 to spend on a night at the Sky Villa at the Palms? That’s okay, there are plenty of affordable places to stay with families in Las Vegas, so you can spend your money on exciting things to do and world-class cuisine. You’ll barely be in the room anyway!
The most affordable options are located a little off the beaten path, but there are affordable rooms on the strip as well. Looking for other ways to save a few books? Consider visiting during the week rather than for a long weekend, when rates are lower. Check the calendar first to avoid any conventions that will make prices spike in the city, and avoid holiday weekends like Memorial Day and Fourth of July. If you need a convenient time when everyone is on vacation, weekends following Thanksgiving and Christmas see low prices in Las Vegas. Whenever your stay, these picks satisfy all the needs for a Vegas vacation while offering a stay in Sin City on a tight budget.
Circus Circus Hotel & Resort
This surprisingly affordable option is a no-brainer when it comes to visiting Vegas with families. The hotel has lots of dining and shopping, daily circus acts, and the sprawling indoor Adventuredome theme park. If you’re really on a budget, the Circus Cirucs RV park is a great way to stay.
Luxor Las Vegas
If you want the full-on Vegas experience, the Luxor is a great option on the strip that is more affordable than its neighbors. Why? It hasn’t been updated as recently as other options, but it is still clean and complete with all the kitschy opulence your kids will love. The black pyramid is home to an array of restaurants and the Blue Man Group show. Plus, with its connection to Mandalay Bay, this location offers a two-for experience.
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
This surprisingly affordable option is located in company with the Wynn and the Mirage, and it offers a price tag you’d expect off of the strip. There are no Michelin-star eateries, but there are plenty of options for kiddos to eat and the Mystere: Cirque Du Soleil show.
The LINQ Hotel & Casino
This newly renovated resort on the trip is perfect for families, since it offers rooms with two queen beds and an extra bunk for a steal. The trendy design was created with younger visitors in mind, and the location on the LINQ promenade is second-to-none for restaurants and shopping.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
This downtown hotel offers all the charm of old las vegas, including an ornate casino, expansive pool, lots of eateries, and resident live entertainment. Your kids will be obsessed with the shark tank and its three-story waterslide.
Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa
Situated just five minutes from the airport and a 10-minute shuttle to the Las Vegas Strip, Green Valley is a great option just a stone’s throw away in Henderson. For kids, there’s an arcade, pool, shopping mall, and on-site movie theaters.
Flamingo
One of the most affordable options of all the Caesars-owned establishments, the Flamingo is the oldest standing hotel and casino on the strip. Since opening in 1946, the Flamingo continues to offer a great stay, live entertainment, several pools, and great restaurants, all accessible to other Caesars franchises via a free shuttle.
Excalibur Hotel
What kid wouldn’t want to stay in a real-life palace? This family-friendly locale is surprisingly affordable, and there are lots of things to do for kids. Families love swimming at one of the hotel’s four pools, enjoying 4D Magic Motion Rides, and a Fun Dungeon arcade. And of course, an evening at the Tournament of Kings dinner show is a must, with all the thrills of Medieval jousting and permission to eat with your hands.
The Westin Lake Las Vegas
If you’re open to being a little outside of the hype of things, the Westin is a non-casino options just a half hour from the airport. It is situated on Lake Las Vegas and features terra cotta tones and an indoor/outdoor aesthetic that will make you feel as if you are staying in the Caribbean. There is an 18-hole golf course on site, as well as water activities like stand up paddleboarding offered on the lake. This is a great option if you’re bringing a car, since you can take the quick ride to the strip and park for free in most of the casino garages.
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
Save a ton on your stay and take the complimentary shuttle to the strip at the Hilton. Decked out interiors are accompanied by a chic pool and perfectly manicured garden, and there are plenty of shopping and restaurants on site, as well as two golf courses.
Rio Hotel and Casino
This carnival paradise is situated a few blocks off of the strip, but there’s a free shuttle downtown and plenty to do on site, including a mini golf course, zipline, and renowned seafood buffet.
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino
This multilingual hotel is situated a few steps off of Las Vegas Boulevard. It aims to create an authentic Asian Experience, and the food is focused on modern Chinese cuisine and Chinese Street food, and there’s an indoor/outdoor tea lounge. The decor is modern and ornate, just like the 23-foot glass dragon chandelier anchoring the casino floor.
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
Another old Las Vegas gem, the former Lady Luck Casino is now the Downtown Grand resort, complete with an expansive pool and rooms starting at a staggering $30 per night. Kids will love the famous pies at Pizza Rock restaurant, and dads will have to stop in the dedicated esports lounge.