Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles

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Downtown Los Angeles showing night scenes and a city
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Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring night scenes, signage and modern architecture
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Once a hardworking industrial neighbourhood, today’s Downtown LA is a destination reborn with an emphasis on culture and green spaces.

From the magnificent beasts and dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum to Chinatown’s exotic buildings and temples to the Mexican music, traditions and foods of Olvera Street, Downtown LA is rich with artistic, cultural, ethnic and historic experiences.

The area spans eight square miles (21 square kilometers) and is split into 16 distinct districts, including the uber-trendy Fashion District, the educational institutions of Figueroa Corridor and the cultural delights of Bunker Hill.

Venture into the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown and Little Tokyo for a bounty of rich tastes, sights and sounds. Try some sizzling sliced eel in Chinatown, enjoy taquitos in Olvera Street and sample sushi in Little Tokyo.

Downtown LA is instantly recognizable for its collection of head-turning architectural gems, including a skyline of gleaming skyscrapers, Union Square’s fusion of art deco and Spanish Colonial Revival and the striking stainless steel curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The Frank Gehry-designed building is part of LA’s thriving performing arts scene. Here you can see classical music performed by choirs, orchestras and artistes with global reputations, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

If there are kids in your party, check out the Natural History Museum, where you can see T-Rex roar and prehistoric beasts roam. The California Science Center features interactive exhibits, shows and spectacles that explore how the planet and the universe work.

Though it’s often considered an urban jungle, Downtown LA has a surprising number of parks and green spaces. Kick back for a few lazy hours on the hillside haven of Angels Knoll, by the fountains of Maguire Gardens or on the rooftop of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, where you’ll find a public garden.


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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 ¥17,038 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
¥17,038
¥19,797 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (3,277 reviews)
"Room was very clean and comfortable, but small. Very efficient use of space, like Japanese hotels. You can only get into bed from one side because of the way the large bed is shoehorned into the room (see photo), which wasn't a problem for just me but could have been if my partner was along. A guide ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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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 ¥21,959 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥21,959
¥25,517 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (2,577 reviews)
"I loved my stay here! The hotel is gorgeous and the lobby bar and cafe were so convent to have. Room was very spacious and clean."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 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 ¥13,813 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
¥13,813
¥20,717 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (2,549 reviews)
"Great room, staff at check-in gave us an upgrade for free!"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Biltmore Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥24,385 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥24,385
¥28,334 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (2,936 reviews)
"Rooms where clean and there was no issues with our stay at Biltmore ♥️ loved the indoor pool and Hotel it self was so beautiful"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Biltmore 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥17,060 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
¥17,060
¥24,850 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (2,368 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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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 ¥24,715 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
¥24,715
¥34,536 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,266 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay to attend meeting nearby and then to visit the Broad across the road. I will definitely stay again because the location is absolutely great for visiting great art in LA. Charles was a gracious and welcoming face and makes guests feel so at home and welcome. Everyone we met, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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