West Hollywood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West Hollywood showing signage
West Hollywood showing signage
West Hollywood showing signage
West Hollywood featuring signage and night scenes
West Hollywood

Recognised as a creative and artistic hub, this historic Californian city has many famous areas, including the Sunset Strip.

Visit West Hollywood for art galleries and iconic nightspots. Admire public artworks as you shop in a large outdoor mall. This area is also known for its famous bars and music venues, including The Viper Room and the House of Blues, which closed after 21 years on the Strip.

Attend a range of festivals and events throughout the year, including One City One Pride in May. Visit the hangouts of Hollywood celebrities, such as Formosa Café.

Admire the bright colourful billboards on the Sunset Strip. This iconic 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometre) section of Sunset Boulevard stretches between West Hollywood’s east and west borders. People-watch in famous bars and restaurants and wander along the strip and enjoy the atmosphere.

Enjoy alfresco dining at the Sunset Plaza. This area on the Sunset Strip is known for its retail stores, beauty salons and cafés. Shop for fine jewellery and high-end clothing in a boutique fashion store. Treat yourself to a massage or manicure in a salon.

See the Schindler House, a building designed by the famous architect Rudolph Schindler. This house was built as an experiment in communal living and completed in the early 20th century. The building is considered a masterpiece of early modern architecture and now houses the MAK Centre for Art and Architecture.

Discover ambitious and thought-provoking artwork in numerous art galleries including De Re Gallery, Gallery Go and 101/exhibit.

Explore the West Hollywood Design District for some of the best shopping in the city. Admire work from international fashion designers in beautiful shopfronts. This tree-lined district is known for its concentration of more than 300 high-end stores and its influence on international design.

Find West Hollywood about 12 miles (19 kilometres) from Los Angeles International airport. The city features a wide range of luxurious boutique hotels and less expensive inns.

If travelling in late October, be sure to attend West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, one of the largest Halloween street parties in the United States.

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The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

5 out of 5
1020 N San Vicente Blvd West Hollywood CA
The price is NZ$752 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$752
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Large rooms

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
8585 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood CA
The price is NZ$360 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$360
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,198 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites
Mondrian Los Angeles

Mondrian Los Angeles

4.5 out of 5
8440 W Sunset Blvd West Hollywood CA
The price is NZ$593 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$593
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
Superb stay

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Mondrian Los Angeles
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.
Serene Glass Studio with Iconic LA skyline view

Serene Glass Studio with Iconic LA skyline view

2 out of 5
Los Angeles CA
Stay at this holiday home in West Hollywood. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Walk of Fame are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
I recently had the pleasure of staying at a stunning property hosted by Felix, and I can't recommend it enough! The place was absolutely beautiful and exceeded all my expectations—and the views are stunning.Felix was an incredible host—super nice, helpful, and always responsive. Whatever we needed, ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Serene Glass Studio with Iconic LA skyline view
Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.

Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.

Los Angeles CA
Stay at this holiday home in West Hollywood. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Universal Studios Hollywood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
House was great! The host was very receptive to inquiries and was available to assist throughout the stay.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.
Hollywood Hills jetliner views among the stars

Hollywood Hills jetliner views among the stars

Los Angeles CA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in West Hollywood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
My wife, myself and another couple just spent the most magical 8 days in this wonderful home. The magnificence of the view cannot be overstated. The view of LA and the ocean was near inconceivable. We actually could see Catalina with the naked eye. I nearly filled my phone with photos and video of ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hollywood Hills jetliner views among the stars
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.

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Reviews of West Hollywood

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
22
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
16
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Our review is unusual as the whole area was shut down due to the coronavirus. As a rule, we love LA. Especially love the Design District.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Everywhere you look it's like being on the set of a movie. West Hollywood is everything you expect it to be - surreal, OTT, fun. Nothing feels quite real and if you embrace that then you'll love it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the shopping & restaurants

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love it.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

On the sunset strip was good, when you get around walk of fame area was very smelly and unfortunately lots of homeless people and people trying to sell you stuff.

5/5 - Excellent

Olivia

West Hollywood is the best place to stay in LA. There is always something happening and a lot of restaurants and bars.

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