Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
LA’s sprawling central district has reinvented itself as a cultural and leisure destination with a real heart.

Once known principally for its traffic fumes and soulless high-rises, Los Angeles’ central district was unloved and largely avoided by visitors. But thanks to an imaginative rebranding, this 21-square-kilometre urban sprawl has redefined itself as the downtown LA district and rekindled pride in its rich heritage. Look beyond the skyscrapers and the smog and you’ll find a cultural melting pot that’s putting the heart back into the city.The downtown LA district takes in sixteen separate districts, each with its own style and ambience. Chinatown is one of the most atmospheric spend time exploring the exotic shop displays and food markets of this oriental oasis, or head for Little Tokyo to feast on mouth-watering sushi and rice wine. If Mexican cuisine is more to your taste, the cantinas on Olvera Street will serve you crisp tacos and spicy burritos washed down with a refreshing beer straight from the bottle. Splash the cash in the stylish Fashion District or let your inner culture vulture loose in Bunker Hill, perhaps dropping into the historic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for some spiritual refreshment.Seen at close quarters, the ubiquitous skyscrapers of the LA skyline reveal a surprising variety of architectural styles, from the Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco glories of Union Square to Frank Gehry’s masterpiece, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, famous for its curving stainless steel façade. The home of the celebrated Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra is the city’s cultural pride and joy, with a world-class programme of classical concerts and celebrity recitals, as well as a rooftop garden where you can escape the urban jungle amid a riot of landscaped greenery. Don’t miss Gehry’s graceful rose fountain covered in a mosaic of Delft porcelain.The Natural History Museum is a popular family destination with lifelike dinosaurs to keep the kids happy for hours, while the California Science Center offers an interactive view of the universe that breaks down scientific barriers and turns education into entertainment.


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Top hotels in Downtown Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €136 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
€136
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,357 reviews)
"Location & Ambience!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Freehand Los Angeles
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 €180 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€180
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,039 reviews)
"Nice modern design. Fully equipped showers! (Rainhead and hand-held spray)"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
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 €184 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€184
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,933 reviews)
"Very clean and modern place! Safe area with easy parking. Very nice and friendly staff. Pool with warm weather."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €136 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€136
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,679 reviews)
"nice bed and shower"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
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 €193 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
€193
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,852 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €241 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€241
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)
"High skyview hotel is awesome."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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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Silver Lake

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Naya's Garden 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.

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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 Griffith Park.

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Commerce

Commerce is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Outlets or Commerce Casino.

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Hollywood

4/5(208 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 Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard.

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Mid City

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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