Downtown Los Angeles Travel Guide

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Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles

Once a hardworking industrial neighbourhood, today’s Downtown LA is a destination reborn with an emphasis on culture and green spaces.

From the magnificent beasts and dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum to Chinatown’s exotic buildings and temples to the Mexican music, traditions and foods of Olvera Street, Downtown LA is rich with artistic, cultural, ethnic and historic experiences.The area spans eight square miles (21 square kilometers) and is split into 16 distinct districts, including the uber-trendy Fashion District, the educational institutions of Figueroa Corridor and the cultural delights of Bunker Hill. Venture into the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown and Little Tokyo for a bounty of rich tastes, sights and sounds. Try some sizzling sliced eel in Chinatown, enjoy taquitos in Olvera Street and sample sushi in Little Tokyo. Downtown LA is instantly recognizable for its collection of head-turning architectural gems, including a skyline of gleaming skyscrapers, Union Square’s fusion of art deco and Spanish Colonial Revival and the striking stainless steel curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.The Frank Gehry-designed building is part of LA’s thriving performing arts scene. Here you can see classical music performed by choirs, orchestras and artistes with global reputations, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.If there are kids in your party, check out the Natural History Museum, where you can see T-Rex roar and prehistoric beasts roam. The California Science Center features interactive exhibits, shows and spectacles that explore how the planet and the universe work.Though it’s often considered an urban jungle, Downtown LA has a surprising number of parks and green spaces. Kick back for a few lazy hours on the hillside haven of Angels Knoll, by the fountains of Maguire Gardens or on the rooftop of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, where you’ll find a public garden.


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Top hotels in Downtown Los Angeles

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £120 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£120
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,454 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £114 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£114
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,642 reviews)
"Good for quick getaway. This is my second time to this hotel. Lots of new restaurant in the area. Easy access going to Hollywood blvd."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles

Biltmore Los Angeles

4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £134 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£134
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,000 reviews)
"Property was fine city itself not so clean"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Biltmore Los Angeles
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £136 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£136
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,384 reviews)
Great location near LA Live
"If you are doing anything near LA Live then this hotel is perfectly located and a nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £132 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£132
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,560 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa

STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa

4 out of 5
929 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £100 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£100
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Enjoyed our time in LA. Wish Downtown was nicer.
"Great stay. Sleazy area. My daughter was harassed by street people....still too many prostitutes with pimps running the streets."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Los Angeles

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Silver Lake

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Mattachine Steps while you're exploring the area.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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Florence-Graham

When in Florence-Graham and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Watts Towers Arts Center or Watts Towers and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Florence Station or Firestone Station.

Florence-Graham
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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Pohono Bridge.

Los Feliz
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Hollywood

4/5(208 area reviews)

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Palladium.

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Mid City

5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

Mid City


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