North Las Vegas is a suburban city in the Las Vegas Valley, sitting northeast of Las Vegas itself and within the Mojave Desert. It is a separate city with its own civic centre, its own casino-resorts and a large share of the valley's industrial and warehouse land, so a stay here feels different from a stay on the Strip.
For a visitor, the practical question is how far north you are willing to be. The city spreads across a wide area, and the places to sleep cluster around a few distinct pockets: the northern beltway on the far north side, the older civic centre, and the commercial corridors along the main roads. This guide covers which of those areas to base yourself in, and what each one means for getting to the sights.
Best areas to stay in North Las Vegas
1. Aliante and the northern beltway
This is the northern edge of the Las Vegas valley, along the northern beltway, and it is the most resort-like part of North Las Vegas. You find a casino-resort hotel and spa here, with the full range of on-site dining and entertainment that implies.
It suits visitors who want a self-contained base and do not mind driving. The trade-off is distance: it is about a 30-minute drive from the Strip, though only about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which makes it the obvious choice if your trip revolves around an event there.
2. The civic centre area on Civic Center Drive
Around Civic Center Drive you find a casino and hotel paired with a sports cantina, in a more central and workaday part of the city rather than a resort zone. It is a practical base rather than a scenic one.
This suits travellers who want to be closer to the middle of North Las Vegas and who value being near the city's own services. Expect a straightforward commercial setting, with a car useful for reaching anything beyond the immediate area.
3. Craig Road and the eastern corridors
The Craig Road corridor on the eastern side of the city has its own casino and hotel, serving a residential and commercial part of North Las Vegas. It is the kind of area where you stay for convenience rather than atmosphere.
It suits budget-conscious visitors and anyone with business in the eastern part of the valley. As with the rest of the city, you will want a vehicle, since the sights of the Strip and the valley's attractions are not within walking distance.
4. North Las Vegas Boulevard
Along North Las Vegas Boulevard you find RV park and motel accommodation, with sites that are cramped but cheap. This is the most economical end of the city's lodging.
It suits road-trippers, RV travellers and anyone prioritising a low nightly cost. One practical caution from the sources: the RV park takes your name but does not take reservations when it is nearly full, so you should not count on a space without checking ahead.
5. Rancho Drive
On North Rancho Drive there is a casino and hotel, in a corridor that runs through the western side of the city's lodging map. It is a conventional roadside base with gaming and dining attached.
It suits visitors who want a simple, car-oriented stay with easy access to the wider valley road network. Plan on driving to reach the Strip and other attractions.
Where to stay on a budget, mid-range or splurge
- Budget: RV park and motel accommodation, including sites that are cramped but cheap. Availability can be uncertain at busy times, so confirm before you arrive.
- Mid-range: Standard hotel rooms in the city's commercial corridors, often attached to a casino or sports cantina, with parking and easy road access.
- Splurge: The casino-resort hotel and spa on the northern beltway, with on-site dining and entertainment and the most complete set of facilities in the city.
Best area for a first visit
For a first visit, base yourself in the Aliante and northern beltway area. It is the only part of North Las Vegas with a full casino-resort hotel and spa, so you get the most complete base without needing to leave the area for meals or entertainment. Just go in knowing it is about a 30-minute drive from the Strip, and about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Frequently asked questions
How far is North Las Vegas from the Strip?
From the northern beltway area it is about a 30-minute drive. Other parts of the city sit closer to the valley's centre, but none of the lodging areas here are within walking distance of the Strip.
Do I need a car to stay in North Las Vegas?
Yes. The city is suburban and spread out, and the areas with accommodation are connected to the sights by road rather than on foot.
Is North Las Vegas a good base for the Las Vegas Motor Speedway?
Yes. The northern beltway area is about 15 minutes from the speedway, which makes it the most convenient place to stay for an event there.
Can I stay cheaply in North Las Vegas?
Yes. The North Las Vegas Boulevard area has RV park and motel accommodation with cramped but cheap sites, though the RV park does not take reservations when it is nearly full.
Compare live prices for these areas with the booking tools on this page before you decide.