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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$287 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$287
30 July - 31 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! (3,478 reviews)
"The staff here was extra friendly and courteous. Angel and the young black bartender at night exceeded my expectations! I would definitely come back here and stay again. Thank you for the great hospitality!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
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! (2,403 reviews)
"Our room was huge and spacious"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
Biltmore Los Angeles

Biltmore Los Angeles

4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$298 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$298
29 July - 30 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! (3,027 reviews)
"Love the atmosphere of the old hotel. Nice gym equipment. Staff was very polite."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Biltmore Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$241 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$241
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (2,663 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly accommodating, the beds cozy, bathrooms so clean ... The view from the rooftop was amazing and the pool was pleasant. The valet service was super fast. I was even surprised by the gym on site. It was super affordable, which made all the amenities impressive. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
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$294 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$294
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (2,568 reviews)
"What I did not like was the bathroom shower head - very little water had to use the wand"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, 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
The price is NZ$380 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$380
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (2,301 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. I wasn't expecting the $65 per night valet parking but that didn't ruin our experience. I am definitely booking again."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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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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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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(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.

Hollywood


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