Downtown Los Angeles

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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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Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Deals

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is CA $183 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
CA $183
CA $213 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,395 reviews)
"area around is shabby but the Hotel was great. Rooms kind of small."

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2025

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Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
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The price is CA $141 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $141
CA $209 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,607 reviews)
"I was impressed with the lobby/bar options provided. It was pleasant and will be back again."

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025

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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 CA $171 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
CA $171
CA $247 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,362 reviews)
"It was one of the best hotel o have ever stsued in, o would tell everyone i no about this hotel So friendly, they even up graded my room.loved staying there."

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025

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Biltmore Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is CA $212 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $212
CA $246 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,965 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful and clean, close to the LA Convention Center, I didn't like the parking situation, 50 a night is crazy especially if you're a guest at the hotel, couldn't give me a break"

Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2025

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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 CA $209 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $209
CA $243 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,563 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2025

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Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
4.5 out of 5
251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is CA $223 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
CA $223
CA $314 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Los Angeles

Echo Park showing a park and a fountain as well as a couple

Echo Park

If you're spending some time in Echo Park, Dodger Stadium and Echo Park Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Echo Park
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Silver Lake

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

Silver Lake
Koreatown

Koreatown

Vibrant nightlife abounds in this commercially driven area, featuring Korean BBQ restaurants, karaoke bars, and a high concentration of nightclubs. Explore the Korean American National Museum, Korean Cultural Center, and enjoy convenient transport via B and D Line subways.

Koreatown
Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

3.5/5(388 area reviews)

Discover the heart of the U.S. film industry with nearby studios, stroll along the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood sign. Shop at the Hollywood & Highland Center mall and easily navigate via the Metro Rail B Line.

Hollywood
If you were going to compile a roster of Koreatown's greatest hits, it would be unthinkable to leave out the Dong Chi Mi Gook Su at the Corner Place.
- Jonathan Gold, LA WEEKLY
There you go. Just try their signature cold noodle with high quality  meat serving since 1982.

Mid City

1.5/5(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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Beverly Grove

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Beverly Grove, Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Beverly Grove


Downtown Los Angeles

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