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Recommended hotels in San Luis Obispo

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,192 reviews)
"Nice location, very well maintained, liked the breakfast"
United States
Teologis
The price is CA $172
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

2. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,661 reviews)
"Wonderful staying"
United States
Tiberiu
The price is CA $148
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,425 reviews)
"The breakfast was great and the location was excellent."
United States
Robin
The price is CA $161
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

4. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,675 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, cute rooms and the restaurant had great food."
United States
Eli
The price is CA $139
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Apple Farm
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

5. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,634 reviews)
"Great hotel, fun and great restaurants and food"
United States
Marie
The price is CA $196
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Madonna Inn
A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

6. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,389 reviews)
"Great location, good value."
United States
Phillip
The price is CA $104
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

7. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to school and down town"
United States
Caroline
The price is CA $138
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Claudia
The price is CA $149
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

9. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Cole
The price is CA $151
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Lots of parking. Clean room."
United States
Amy
The price is CA $167
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

11. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly & helpful staffing"
United States
Patti
The price is CA $167
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

12. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,376 reviews)
"nice clean room and quite hotel. I just stayed overnight on my road-trip but this was a good place to sleep."
United States
Diana
The price is CA $80
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

13. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,511 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Steven
The price is CA $161
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and green chairs.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
3.0 star property
Atascadero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great one of my best stays away from home"
United States
Armando
The price is CA $120
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
3.0 star property
Atascadero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Martha
The price is CA $142
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a blue carpet.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
3.0 star property
Atascadero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Would stay again!"
United States
Christine
The price is CA $129
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

17. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,157 reviews)
"I was very surprised of how good it looked to be a motel 6, I was impressed..it was clean, friendly staff and great location …I will definitely stay there again"
United States
Gabriela
The price is CA $108
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
A white pergola with columns, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of a body of water with a pier in the distance.

18. Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach

Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach
3.5 star property
Avila Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was very clean, the staff were all very friendly."
United States
Trisha
The price is CA $135
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

19. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,275 reviews)
"Cute motel, clean, easy check in/out"
United States
Chelby
The price is CA $85
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

20. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,747 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here!"
United States
banafsheh
The price is CA $266
CA $305 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Inn at the Cove
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San Luis Obispo and related destinations

Nestled between coastal mountains and wine country, this college town offers stunning hikes at Bishop Peak and Montana de Oro. Stroll the historic downtown for Thursday night farmers' markets, quirky Bubblegum Alley, and the serene Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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A rocky cliff by the sea with the sun shining on the sand.

Top reviews in San Luis Obispo

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees.
River Lodge Paso - 21 & Over Pool

River Lodge Paso - 21 & Over Pool

River Lodge Paso - 21 & Over Pool
Templeton Gap District

10/10 Excellent

​A charming, original, and super clean hotel! The room was very comfortable, the staff was genuinely welcoming, and the pool was a huge plus for relaxing after a day of driving or wine tasting. Excellent value for money—we would definitely stay here again!
Canada
Jean-Francois
Reviewed July 29, 2026
River Lodge Paso - 21 & Over Pool

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hostels in San Luis Obispo?

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these San Luis Obispo accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Madonna Inn - Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Apple Farm - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking at this motel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown - Located within a 20-minute walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this motel. Hotel Calle Joaquin - Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Luis Obispo?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Luis Obispo is 17 inches.

What is there to see and do in San Luis Obispo?

Depending on your interests, you might like to check out these things around San Luis Obispo. Get out into nature with places like Irish Hills Natural Reserve, El Chorro Regional Park, and Avila Hot Springs. Cultural attractions include Fremont Theater, Morro Bay State Park, and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Visit landmarks like Ah Louis Store.

What's the best way to get to and around San Luis Obispo while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Luis Obispo on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), located 3 mi (4.9 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), located 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, head over to San Luis Obispo Station to catch a train.

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