Downtown Los Angeles Travel Guide

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

Once synonymous with smog and traffic, today, Downtown LA is a destination known for its culture and green spaces.

With the Natural History Museum’s magnificent beasts and dinosaurs, Chinatown’s exotic buildings and temples and the Mexican music, traditions and foods of Olvera Street, Downtown LA is a heady mix of artistic, cultural, ethnic and historic experiences.The area spans 21 kilometres over 16 distinct districts. Fashionistas will love the hugely trendy Fashion District and culture vultures can visit the attractions around the Figueroa Corridor area or sample the delights on offer at Bunker Hill. Venture into the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown for some authentic Chinese cuisine, or Little Tokyo, a focal point for Los Angeles' Japanese American population for a bounty of rich tastes and culture. Downtown LA’s skyline is an eclectic mix of towering skyscrapers, Union Square’s art deco and Spanish Colonial Revival and the prominent stainless steel curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.The Frank Gehry-designed building is part of LA’s thriving performing arts scene. For classical music buffs, it’s here that you can hear a choir sing or enjoy a performance by internationally renowned orchestras and other performers, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.If you’re travelling with children, they’ll love the Natural History Museum, where prehistoric beasts roam and you can hear the mighty roar of a T-Rex. They’ll also enjoy the California Science Center with its interactive exhibits and shows that explore how the planet and the universe work.In spite of its reputation as a bit of a concrete jungle, Downtown LA has a surprising number of parks and green spaces. Laze away a few hours on the hillside haven of Angels Knoll, by the fountains of Maguire Gardens or in the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s rooftop garden.


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Our pick of the best 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 NZ$248 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$248
8 July - 9 July
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! (3,361 reviews)
"Rooms are small but cozy, clean and satisfactory."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
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 NZ$292 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$292
20 July - 21 July
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! (2,580 reviews)
"Great property with an amazing view."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$234 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$234
9 July - 10 July
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! (2,580 reviews)
All was great...
"Minus the wifi, signal waa weak this time around and caused problems with syncing audio to video with my firestick. Movies eventually were off sync and made movies, Youtube unwatchable"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$286
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,955 reviews)
"We really liked the room and the area around the facility. It wasn't noisy and there were things going on. We were very comfortable there and would stay again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Biltmore Los Angeles
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$377 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$377
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,282 reviews)
LA getaway
"Excellent location for theater and museums. One block to the Broad and adjacent to MOCA. A couple of blocks to the Music Center and Disney Hall. Angels Flight adjacent which takes to yo Grand Central Market. Lots of food options I. Grsnd Plaxa which connects to the hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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 NZ$587 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$587
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,371 reviews)
"Very nice room and staff, very close from everything."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Los Angeles

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

Silver Lake
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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.

Koreatown
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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(294 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

4/5(1 area review)

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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