What to Do for Short Stays

There are many reasons why you may need to arrange temporary housing for the first few days of your stay in Davis. Please see information about the Hyatt Place located on campus, and other hotels or bed-and-breakfast establishments in the area.

Early Arrival

All students and J-1 scholars coming to the U.S. to study on an I-20 or DS-2019 can enter the United States up to 30 days before their start date for their program listed on these documents. We strongly recommend that students use this early arrival option not only to have enough time to overcome jet lag, but also to finalize housing arrangements. 

Where to Stay

Below are some short-term and limited-stay hotel options in Davis and Sacramento: 

• Davis
  • Davis Wiki: Local Hotels
  • On-campus hotel: Hyatt Place 
  • Yelp: Davis Hotels
  • TripAdvisor: Davis Hotels
  • Visit Yolo County: Local Hotels
• Sacramento
  • Sacramento Wiki: Local Hotels
  • Yelp: Sacramento Hotels
  • Trip Advisor: Sacramento Hotels
  • Visit Sacramento: Local Hotels 

Short-Term and Temporary Housing Options

Rental housing in Davis includes apartments, duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, rooms-for-rent and houses. The arrival of UC Davis students each September nearly doubles the city's population and makes year-long leases standard and short-term rentals harder to find. You will need to initiate your search well before your expected visit. 

These are some resources to assist you in your search for a temporary or short-term lease:

• Sabbatical Houses for Rent: University Farm Circle lists sabbatical houses for rent. This might be a good option for visiting scholars.
• Facebook Group: Join the Sublease and Short-Term Housing group on Facebook, where the community posts short-term housing options.
  • Please note that SISS does not endorse Facebook Groups