Stagecoach Motel

Set on a residential street, this modest motel surrounded by trees is a 9-minute walk from the edge of the Empire Mine State Historic Park and 5 miles from the Nevada City Downtown Historic District. Accessed via external corridors, the straightforward rooms feature cable TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, minifridges and microwaves; some offer wood-paneled walls and/or extra beds. There's coffee in the lobby, and parking is free. Pets are welcome (fees may apply).