When you stay at Outside Inn in Nevada City, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 and Off Broadstreet Theatre. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nevada Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Miners Foundry Cultural Center.
What's nearby
Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Off Broadstreet Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Nevada Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Colfax Station - 29 min drive
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
National Hotel - 9 min walk
Dakan - 8 min walk
Northridge Restaurant - 19 min walk
Stonehouse Restaurant - 12 min walk
Heartwood - 8 min walk
About this property
Outside Inn
Outside Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 33-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Built in 1940
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
33-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Mobile key entry
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Property is also known as
Outside Inn Hotel
Outside Inn Nevada City
Outside Inn Hotel Nevada City
Outside Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 210 reviews
10 - Excellent
166
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 210 reviews
8 - Good
33
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 210 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Renee
Jan 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, nice grounds, good ameneties inside the room, cute decor.
Great location. If you don’t have any walking limitations the Outside Inn is in walkable distance to the charming Historical Downtown area with cute shops and restaurants.
We stayed in the Rock Climbing Suite, which felt like a cozy little cabin and very clean. It also had a rock climbing wall in the room, which I wasn’t expecting. The heater in the room may be a little louder than some people are used to but we had no issues with it.
The front desk person was very nice when I spoke to her on the phone and in person. She also recommended we visit the Empire Mine Historic Park while we were there. It was definitely a must see and we’re glad we took her up on the recommendation. She also gave us a map of the locations that the Hallmark movie The Christmas Card was filmed at in Nevada City. That was fun since that’s what brought us to Nevada City in the first place.
The Outside Inn was a great place to stay for the value and we would definitely stay there again if we’re ever in Nevada City again.
The pillow were too hard....softer pillows would be better.
Thank you.
Kimberle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
Dec 17, 2025
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David, Benicia
Dec 17, 2025
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
BETH
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and so cozy! We loved the location. A short walk through an adorable residential neighborhood to the city center. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
BETH
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Larry
Traveled with partner
Dec 8, 2025
Room not clean; mattresses need replacement
Larry
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the Cabin. It was extremely comfortable and quiet, and the owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating. I will absolutely stay there again.
Important to know: it’s a cabin, not a hotel room, so set your expectations appropriately. That said, it has an amazing memory foam mattress and pillows that far exceed the average hotel room.
The room is heated by a small gas fireplace stove, which made it extremely cozy when I visited at the end of November.