Downtown Los Angeles

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Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown 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 Centre 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

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 €161 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€161
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,643 reviews)
"Accessible room was nice and spacious. Bathroom was clean an accessible. Definitely would recommend"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

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 €124 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€124
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €125 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€125
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,755 reviews)
"Convenient and very nice."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa

STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa

4 out of 5
929 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €105 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
€105
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,068 reviews)
"Liked the hotel."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
Biltmore Los Angeles

Biltmore Los Angeles

4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is €156 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
€156
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (3,093 reviews)
Charming stay
"Wonderful stay at the Biltmore. The service was fantastic and the room was very comfortable. It could use a little updating but it fits the old world charm theme. I would book again if I was in the area."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 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
The price is €194 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
€194
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (2,336 reviews)
"The staff were friendly"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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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 Virgil Avenue 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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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.

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Bell

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bell. You might consider stopping by Los Angeles River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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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 Boulevard and Hollywood Palladium.

Hollywood


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