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Las Vegas hotels under $500 a night, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 27, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Wednesday to Friday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 21 of the 47 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Center Strip: stay here for the classic Vegas trip with the fewest logistical compromises. South Strip: choose the south for sports, family attractions and a more focused Strip stay. Downtown Las Vegas: stay downtown for compact nightlife and Vegas history, not a quieter Strip alternative. North Strip: choose a resort-led trip here, and accept the gaps between destinations.

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Las Vegas hotels under $500 a night, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 27, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Las Vegas under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-11-27, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Center Strip; South Strip; Downtown Las Vegas; North Strip. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (21 of 47 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Center Strip: Stay here for the classic Vegas trip with the fewest logistical compromises. Typical $234 a night. Subway: Walk between major attractions.
  • South Strip: Choose the south for sports, family attractions and a more focused Strip stay. Typical $209 a night. Subway: Walk to nearby attractions and T-Mobile Arena.
  • Downtown Las Vegas: Stay downtown for compact nightlife and Vegas history, not a quieter Strip alternative. Typical $118 a night. Subway: Walk Fremont and nearby museums.
  • North Strip: Choose a resort-led trip here, and accept the gaps between destinations. Typical $242 a night. Subway: The Deuce follows Las Vegas Boulevard.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden — 3-star, Wyndham

2. Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination — 4-star, independent

3. Alexis Park Resort, independent

4. The LINQ Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination — 4-star, independent

5. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino — 3-star, independent

6. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino — 4-star, Westgate Resorts

More hotels in the area (41)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 27, 2026
  1. Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden, Convention Center & Paradise Road
    #1 of 6 · Convention Center & Paradise Road

    Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden

    3-star · Wyndham

    $55a night · Nov 25 to 27

    Budget driver and airport-stopover perks, including free parking and a scheduled complimentary shuttle. You accept smoke odors and recurring cleaning and maintenance complaints. 20 minutes' walk to Sphere, 25 minutes' walk to High Roller.

    $11/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $181 vs $203 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $111 all in for 2 nights, of which $92 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination, Center Strip
    #2 of 6 · Center Strip

    Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination

    4-star · Independent

    $61a night · Nov 25 to 27

    A cheaper center-Strip base near the Promenade and Monorail for shows and casino weekends. You accept basic rooms, uneven housekeeping and refrigerators only on request. Six minutes' walk to High Roller, 15 minutes' walk to Fountains of Bellagio.

    $164/night less than Expedia (63%)

    Axel $194 vs $521 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $121 all in for 2 nights, of which $113 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Alexis Park Resort, Convention Center & Paradise Road
    #3 of 6 · Convention Center & Paradise Road

    Alexis Park Resort

    Independent

    $61a night · Nov 25 to 27

    Generous non-casino suites with microwaves, refrigerators and free parking. You accept dated interiors, aircraft noise and no elevators. 25 minutes' walk to High Roller, 25 minutes' walk to Sphere.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $123 all in for 2 nights, of which $75 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The LINQ Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination, Center Strip
    #4 of 6 · Center Strip

    The LINQ Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

    4-star · Independent

    $61a night · Nov 25 to 27

    A cheaper central base beside the Promenade for car-free exploring and nightlife. You accept basic rooms, casino smoke and location-dependent nighttime noise. Seven minutes' walk to High Roller, nine minutes' walk to Fountains of Bellagio.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $121 all in for 2 nights, of which $113 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Center Strip
    #5 of 6 · Center Strip

    Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

    3-star · Independent

    $61a night · Nov 25 to 27

    A cheaper central-Strip base for lively pools and nightlife. You accept uneven housekeeping, variable room upkeep and nighttime noise. Seven minutes' walk to High Roller, eight minutes' walk to Fountains of Bellagio.

    $41/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $550 vs $633 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $121 all in for 2 nights, of which $113 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Convention Center & Paradise Road
    #6 of 6 · Convention Center & Paradise Road

    Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

    4-star · Westgate Resorts

    $62a night · Nov 25 to 27

    A cheaper convention-and-sportsbook base with an on-site Monorail station. You accept room condition varies substantially; resort fee and parking charges. Eight minutes' walk to Las Vegas Convention Center.

    $85/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $431 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 27, two adults: $123 all in for 2 nights, of which $90 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

21 of 47 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination · Center Strip · 4-star$164/night less than Expedia (63%)

    Axel $194 vs $521 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  2. 2. The Orleans Hotel & Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $216 vs $406 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  3. 3. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$87/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $276 vs $450 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  4. 4. W Las Vegas · South Strip · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $370 vs $553 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  5. 5. Downtown Grand Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $296 vs $432 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  6. 6. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino · Convention Center · 4-star$85/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $431 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  7. 7. California Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$51/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $278 vs $381 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

  8. 8. El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $250 vs $337 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 27

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

41 more
  1. 1. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower · North Strip · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (25%)$63Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  2. 2. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park · North Strip · 3-star$1/night less than Expedia (2%)$64Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  3. 3. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$87/night less than Expedia (39%)$69Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  4. 4. Sahara Las Vegas · North Strip · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (16%)$70Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  5. 5. Four Queens Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$70Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  6. 6. El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (26%)$71Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  7. 7. Studio 6 Suites Las Vegas, NV – Tropicana · South Strip · 2-star$73Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  8. 8. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino · Center Strip · 4-star$74Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  9. 9. The Orleans Hotel & Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (47%)$76Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  10. 10. Downtown Grand Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (31%)$76Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  11. 11. Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas Airport Near the Strip · South Strip · 2-star$76Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  12. 12. Golden Gate Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 2-star$76Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  13. 13. Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino · Center Strip · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)$78Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  14. 14. Fremont Hotel & Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (23%)$78Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  15. 15. the D Casino Hotel Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$78Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  16. 16. Palace Station Hotel and Casino · North Strip · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (22%)$79Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  17. 17. Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton · Convention Center · 4-star$84Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  18. 18. Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino · Center Strip · 4-star$93Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  19. 19. Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 4-star$97Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  20. 20. Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World · North Strip · 4-star$108Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  21. 21. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Las Vegas Stadium Area · South Strip · 3-star$114Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  22. 22. Palms Casino Resort · Off-Strip West (Rio · 4-star$59/night less than Expedia (17%)$122Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  23. 23. California Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$51/night less than Expedia (27%)$136Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  24. 24. Hampton Inn Tropicana · South Strip · 2-star$143Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  25. 25. Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas · Convention Center · 4-star$143Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  26. 26. Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Stadium District · South Strip · 3-star$147Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  27. 27. W Las Vegas · South Strip · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (33%)$147Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  28. 28. Caesars Palace Las Vegas · Center Strip · 4-star$148Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  29. 29. Staybridge Suites: Las Vegas - Stadium District by IHG · South Strip · 3-star$154Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  30. 30. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel · Convention Center · 4-star$23/night less than Booking.com (10%)$159Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  31. 31. Las Vegas Marriott · Convention Center · 3-star$163Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  32. 32. Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip · North Strip · 4-star$168Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  33. 33. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Las Vegas · Convention Center · 3-star$39/night less than Expedia (17%)$170Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  34. 34. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel · North Strip · 5-star$184Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  35. 35. Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only · Downtown Las Vegas · 4-star$189Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  36. 36. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas · Center Strip · 5-star$204Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  37. 37. Wynn Las Vegas · North Strip · 5-star$284Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  38. 38. The Reserve at Park MGM · South Strip · 5-star$113/night less than Expedia (12%)$288Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  39. 39. Encore Beach Club · North Strip$298Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  40. 40. Stay Together Suites | Cozy Strip Condo · Center Strip · 3-star$315Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
  41. 41. Four Seasons Las Vegas Hotel · South Strip · 5-star$50/night less than Expedia (5%)$338Rooms for Nov 25 to 27
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